@todhunter Thanks for the support! Understanding your timeline helps me keep my expectations realistic.
I'll have a better idea once I open it up and start digging in. Unfortunately, we have the next 2 weekends booked, and a handful of weekends throughout the summer.
I think the first step will...
Well everyone, thank you for your input. I've discussed this with my wife and we've decided that this is a project worth taking on. I need to put together a timeline. My major focus will be completing items that need above freezing temperatures before the end of the fall.
Valid Point. Do you think the boat has value to someone who would be interested in restoring it? I realize that's not something any one person can answer. If selling it is exteremely unlikely, then I won't waste more time. Ultimately, I'd rather not waste a summer trying to sell the unsellable...
@tpenfield Good point! Comparing this to what I've been reading, the stringers are only fiberglassed from their bases to about 1/2 or 3/4 the way up. The deck does not have any glassing underneath from what I can tell.
I think the hardest part is biting the bullet and tearing into it. Knowing...
Thanks everyone!
@racerone I'm having trouble imagining how to add support to the roller trailer. I will search around the forum for some solutions, but the fact that the boat can stay on the trailer is a huge bonus.
@kcon Good to know the rub rail isn't too big of a deal. I'm hoping to not...
Area under the ski locker. You can see where someone had tried to brace the floor
In the first image, you can kind of see where the floor dimples. It's on the left side by the seam in the floor. (lower left of photo).
Stringers are firm in this area.
Engine, bilge, and transom area
The area of the transom, immediately to the left of the gimbal housing, this is the worst of the rot, that I can see. the plywood is like paper.
You can also see where it looks as though the floor under the battery wore down to the foam. The transom area behind...
Images of the stern exterior
The stern looks fine. There are no cracks in the fiberglass, outside of the area just below the bilge drain. I'm not sure if this is something to be very concerned about or not.
The previous owner did not put any caulk around the gimbal housing, telling me that...
I appreciate everyone's quick responses. This is some of the most support I've received on a forum in a long time. You may be putting the JEEP forum to shame! hahaha.
A lot of comments were made to start, so I want to address each. Hopefully, this isn't too chaotic.
@tpenfield Thank you for...
Hello All, first post here. I have been reading around quite a bit, and I understand my story is all too similar to that of others'.
My wife and I moved to Minnesota in 2019, and after watching everyone enjoy their time on the water, we wanted to get in on the fun. Never even driven a boat...
