My "Free Boat" project

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Recently I got a free boat. Here's a quick story. I saw an add in the paper for a trailer for $200.00 and Free boat. Went to check out the trailer ( Was going to use it for a john boat), but thought about possibly re-doing the boat, but not sure if it's even worth it. So far I've removed the deck, and all the trees (hahha).  I've been trying to figure out what model it is. The title says 1971 wellcraft, 17 ft. that it. Was looking for some help.

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Fireguy, welcome to the site. Good luck with the project. We are a bunch of picture junkies, so keep the pictures coming. ;D
 
Fireguy...congrats on the boat...it does have a wellcraft look to it, but I just haven't seen it...


Looks like OSB board there...if you're just using for walk-board, great, but recommend you don't install as floor in a boat...

Good luck w/ the project and keep us posted on how it goes... :D ...likin' those pics... ;) ..
 
If the Stringers and transom are fine. Go for it. A perfect boat to learn your skills on if you never did boat repairs before. ;D ;D
 
Reel,
Yea, the wood in there only for walking. Sitll haven't figured out what kind of wood I'm gonna use. A friend of mine was saying 1/2" and put fiberglass over the edges, then seal it. If yall have any inputs let me know. I'm thinking on placing the drivers chair and one other next to it, and putting 2 more seats in the rear of the boat. I'll primarily be using it for fishing. But first I have to float test it to make sure it even floats. I just need new leaf springs and tires. I'll keep yall posted.
 
I think it will be a great do it yourselfer.

You get to make it the way you want it.

Good luck.




Wheres Skools at, havent heard from him lately. :(
 
yea he must be MIA now. is he one of the members that fell overboard.
 
I like the idea of 1/2" plywood as long as it is salt treated. Then wrap the edges like you discussed and glass the whole floor.

Might want to consider some pipe under the floor for pulling wires through.
 
one question..does the engine run? if not....its not worth it...to the scrap it goes!..but if the engine runs and the transom is solid ..heck throw another floor in there and go fishing!
 
A friend of mine has that same boat. His has a floor though ;D
Exact same boat. I will ask him what model it is. Its a decent inshore ride. His has a newer 60 Johnson on it and it pushes it fine.
 
Fireguy, 1/2'' ply isn't thick enough...it should be 3/4''...you'll need that thickness to have a solid/rigid floor to mount those seats...1/2'' isn't enough...


Turbo suggested goin' w treated stock...there's actually a "marine-grade'' you might wanna consider, but whatever you use, make sure it's DRY...some of the guys have used the spray-in bed-liner for PU trucks for boat floors...keep the pics comin' on the progress...


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3/4 marine ply is the way to go!

But if all you can get or afford is regular 3/4 then after you cut it all out and have it dry fitted,

take it out, put a good coat of resin minus the hardener and let soak in over night, then add another coat of resin with hardener, this will insure that the resin soaked in and then when you coat with resin & hardener it will seal it all up for ya!

Make sure you do both sides and edges!! Glass in the floor to the edges and all seems you will be good to go for a top coat of choice
 
macojoe said:
3/4 marine ply is the way to go!

But if all you can get or afford is regular 3/4 then after you cut it all out and have it dry fitted,

take it out, put a good coat of resin minus the hardener and let soak in over night, then add another coat of resin with hardener, this will insure that the resin soaked in and then when you coat with resin & hardener it will seal it all up for ya!

Make sure you do both sides and edges!! Glass in the floor to the edges and all seems you will be good to go for a top coat of choice
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BRILLIANT!! ;D ;D ...
 
Yea, about the motor, it's a Chrystler 105, I think she'll run. It's not siezed, and looks like just some minor cleaning. Going to float test first, then try to start the motor. If both are good, then I'm going to start the project.
 
I used regular plywood in a '64 Starcraft. I gave them 3 coats of epoxy and 6 coats on the edges. You dont want the edges sucking up any water. Good luck with the project.
 
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