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  1. Caravandaddy

    Bad news for the boat

    Bad news.:( I just had to buy a new van. Boat project now on hold. I'll continue following everyone and learning more and more.
  2. Caravandaddy

    V-hull or Tri-hull

    OK, so, I'm looking through Craigslist and eBay for a starter/project boat. Here is my criteria: 1 - 17' - 19' 2 - seating for 7-8 (half adults/teenagers, half little kids) (so probably a bowrider?) 3 - enough power to pull a tube (or skis if someone learns) 4 - under $400 to start (pref MUCH...
  3. Caravandaddy

    Disappointment...

    I'm disappointed:(. The deal on my project boat may be a no go. The previous (current owner) is having license problems. It may cost him more to transfer boat into his name to sell that I'm buying it for. I'm not sure why he didn't do this before offering it on eBay:confused:. However, since it...
  4. Caravandaddy

    Picking up boat on old trailer.

    I am going to be picking up my eBay bargain boat next weekend. I am wondering about what I problems i might have with the trailer. The owner says the tires are in good shape. What kind of things should I anticipate?What should I take with me as far as tools and other things? Any ideas are...
  5. Caravandaddy

    How much fiberglass and poly do I need.

    Hi everybody. I'm trying to make plans in advance of picking up my project boat. It is a 1969 Sea Star 17.5'. As near as I can tell it has been sitting outside with no cover:(. I bought it for $150 including the trailer; so I'm planning for the worst. I figure it will need a new deck, transom...
  6. Caravandaddy

    Help! Information on boat.

    I'm sure I'm not the first guy to go off the deep end and get a boat he knows nothing about. However, for $150.00, including the trailer, I couldn't pass it up. According to the owner it's a 17'6" 1969 Sea Star. Anybody know anything about this boat? Here are some pics. I haven't picked it up...
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