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    Aluminum Hulls

    In my quest for a restoration boat, I am leaning towards finding an aluminum hull for variousl reasons. My question is whether it is possible to convert a 14-18' fishing boat with bench seats and no floor to a runabout with a floor, dash board etc.? Has anyone done or seen this or is it not...
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    Insurance

    Okay, what do I need to know about insurance and boat restoration. I know this depends on what type of boat, but I'm looking to restore a 15-20' runabout. Since I have zero boating experience, what is an annual cost for insurance?
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    Transom Question

    As I am educating myself about boat restoration, it seems that the transom is a place that requires repairs quite often and that it is not a very easy fix. I'm not 100% sure why this is, but I would imagine that it is because it is where the motor sits and thus takes a lot of pressure from the...
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    Ideal Boat for Restoration?

    Howdy, new guy here. Perhaps this question has been asked before, and I'm sure there is not one answer, I'm just hoping for some general direction here. I am interested in finding a project boat (for relatively cheap, and or free). Before I jump on something (i.e. craigslist etc.) I want to...
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