I just bought a project boat. It was listed on Craigslist as "needs tlc" so I knew what I was getting when I went to look at it. As I was looking at it, I started dreaming about all the changes I could make to it, so I talked the owner down $500, gave him some cash and pulled it home. I realized the floor was shot so I knew this would be a big project....total rebuild. Also, the boat has an 85hp mercury outboard, but the lake where this baby is gonna live is trolling motor only. So I plan to sell the motor and get back some of my investment.
I didn't waste any time diving in to the project. I took out all the furniture which I am not going to reuse, the console which im not keeping either, all the carpet and the rotten deck. It didn't take long to have it stripped down to nothing. I will post pics of my progress so far, once I figure out how on this forum.
I am going to keep this existing lights so I plan to rewire those today as well as run some wiring for other equipment, like radio, live well and depth finder.
I could use some advice on the design of the furniture since this is my first project. I have a large family, four kids, and it will be used as fishing, swimming, party vessel. I'd like to keep the front deck open for sunning on either benches or just lounge lawn chairs. I want a grill on board and a place to store rods, tackle, etc. The rails have gates on each side and the front, but not one out the back. Trolling motor mounted on front deck and Bimini cover towards middle/rear.
I didn't waste any time diving in to the project. I took out all the furniture which I am not going to reuse, the console which im not keeping either, all the carpet and the rotten deck. It didn't take long to have it stripped down to nothing. I will post pics of my progress so far, once I figure out how on this forum.
I am going to keep this existing lights so I plan to rewire those today as well as run some wiring for other equipment, like radio, live well and depth finder.
I could use some advice on the design of the furniture since this is my first project. I have a large family, four kids, and it will be used as fishing, swimming, party vessel. I'd like to keep the front deck open for sunning on either benches or just lounge lawn chairs. I want a grill on board and a place to store rods, tackle, etc. The rails have gates on each side and the front, but not one out the back. Trolling motor mounted on front deck and Bimini cover towards middle/rear.
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