Restoration off a Fletcher Arrowbeau (pics)

[bigboy]

Hey,<br /><br />Here's a link off my project! Enjoy the pics. The reason that I don't post the pics here is because it takes more time than this and the chance that they **** me off like on "scream and fly"(other boat forum) exists. The folowing pics near the project i'll post ont this forum! I promess My fletcher!

 

[TenE307]

Re: Restoration off a Fletcher Arrowbeau (pics)

looks like the work will be worth it! this is a great forum (i dont know about others, because i dont go to any others). what i did was look for the newest worst taken care of boat that fit the requirements i wanted. i put almost two years of heart and soul in my project to get it on the water. many people thought i was crazy. but i did as good as a job as i could, and now even my sceptics are impressed. keep up the good work and dont let others get you down. keep the pics coming!

 

[G DANE]

Re: Restoration off a Fletcher Arrowbeau (pics)

I followed your thread on S&F. I think the lack of replies is caused by the fact that the Fletchers are unknown in USA. I've skied a lot behind a Fletcher with a Volvo 170 I/O - they are great boats with a soft handling in chop. Wish I had one now, instead of the one I am restoring. Are the prices fair down in Belgium ??

 

[AMD Rules]

Re: Restoration off a Fletcher Arrowbeau (pics)

That a nice looking boat, and so far you have done a great job!! If you're looking for a good spot to post a project log, check out the link in my signature. Quite a few iboats members have projects on that site. Check out Tengal's Cruise Craft restoration while you're there...that should motivate you.<br /><br />Have fun. Happy boating.

 

[bigboy]

Re: Restoration off a Fletcher Arrowbeau (pics)

Originally posted by G DANE:<br /> I followed your thread on S&F. I think the lack of replies is caused by the fact that the Fletchers are unknown in USA. I've skied a lot behind a Fletcher with a Volvo 170 I/O - they are great boats with a soft handling in chop. Wish I had one now, instead of the one I am restoring. Are the prices fair down in Belgium ??

Cool, you've folowed my project along there. What do you mean with the price? Or it's cheap or what? They ripped me off whit this boat. I didn't knew is was rot and it's and molded inner so you couldnt see it... But i'm happy with the model off this boat. A good lenght and with.

 

[G DANE]

Re: Restoration off a Fletcher Arrowbeau (pics)

What I ment, was how much should I pay for a good used Fletcher in Belgium, if I wend down there for it. they are rather expensive here.

 

[bigboy]

Re: Restoration off a Fletcher Arrowbeau (pics)

There are a pair of fletchers for sale! I'll give you the link! than you can see what you can get for which price!<br />They are not very expensive but the chance that they are rot as hell exists. The polyesterwork off the fabric is nothing worth....<br /> http://boten.2dehands.be/markt/boot...t-7-meter.html?q=fletcher&ses=mrKGGX4WgiR2aGb <br /> http://boten.2dehands.be/markt/boot...t-7-meter.html?q=fletcher&ses=mrKGGX4WgiR2aGb

 

[SiggiJo]

Re: Restoration off a Fletcher Arrowbeau (pics)

Good looking boat - like the lines. I started a project this spring - 14' speed/ski boat w/ 70 HP Rude and almost done - but fortunately my floor and transom needed very little work - but look at it this way: When you are done, you know it´s been done right and it will last a long time, so keep at it.<br /><br />I live in England but work in Brussels. Where in Belgium do you hang out?

 

[G DANE]

Re: Restoration off a Fletcher Arrowbeau (pics)

Thanks Bigboy - looks a lot cheaper that here - I mailed one of the guys !

 

[bigboy]

Re: Restoration off a Fletcher Arrowbeau (pics)

Originally posted by SiggiJo:<br /> Good looking boat - like the lines. I started a project this spring - 14' speed/ski boat w/ 70 HP Rude and almost done - but fortunately my floor and transom needed very little work - but look at it this way: When you are done, you know it´s been done right and it will last a long time, so keep at it.<br /><br />I live in England but work in Brussels. Where in Belgium do you hang out?

Hey, I live in Hamme near Dendermonde. I live 8km from Dendermonde and 10 from St-Niklaas.

 

[JasonJ]

Re: Restoration off a Fletcher Arrowbeau (pics)

That looks to be a nice boat when complete. Don't worry about Scream & Fly, for them it isn't a boat unless it peels the eyelids off at 80 miles per hour....

 

[CalicoKid]

Re: Restoration off a Fletcher Arrowbeau (pics)

The dolly you made for the hull is great. You obviously understand the need to support the hull while it's cut apart from the top and floor. Also your method of lifting the top off looks good too. How do you keep the garage so tidy??<br /><br />Oh, the boat is sharp looking too! Looks light and quick, what kind of motor?

 

[bigboy]

Re: Restoration off a Fletcher Arrowbeau (pics)

Originally posted by CalicoKid:<br /> The dolly you made for the hull is great. You obviously understand the need to support the hull while it's cut apart from the top and floor. Also your method of lifting the top off looks good too. How do you keep the garage so tidy??<br /><br />Oh, the boat is sharp looking too! Looks light and quick, what kind of motor?

Hmm tidy...? At the pics it was not tidy, now it's tidy! It's important to keep it all clean for a good work method. I hate it when its a mess and all the dust so... I'm going to put a 140 suzuki on his back!