14' Crestliner runabout sitting for 25 years: worth it?

[massimofinance]

I have the opportunity to take this boat, sitting, upside down, for 20 or so years, in someone's back yard. was in the water for two seasons, 20 years ago. Should I? Is it a good boat? <br /><br />Needs a motor, what is a good power set-up? <br /><br />Also, what should I look for when taking a look at the hull?<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />MAX

 

[DJ]

Re: 14' Crestliner runabout sitting for 25 years: worth it?

Need more info.<br /><br />Is it aluminum? If so, I wouldn't worry about it. Aluminum boats are easy to restore.

 

[massimofinance]

Re: 14' Crestliner runabout sitting for 25 years: worth it?

Sorry, Fiberglass.

 

[SeaKaye12]

Re: 14' Crestliner runabout sitting for 25 years: worth it?

Well, post some pics...lets have a look at that beauty...<br /><br />Stored upside-down...it might be just fine. Fiberglass restores very very well with not a lot of effort...as long as the wood underneath is OK...<br /><br />Crestliners are neat...their design is sort of old fashioned IMHO...even the new Crestline Boats look like designs from many years back...and I happen to like their looks <br /><br />For example...look at this 2005 model...it's straight lines look "dated" to me...but cool none-the-less. Of course; being owned by Brunswick...you always see Mercury engines on thier promo shots...<br /><br />

<br /><br />Good luck with your restoration...looking forward to your pictures...<br /><br />Chuck

 

[massimofinance]

Re: 14' Crestliner runabout sitting for 25 years: worth it?

thanks, once I get it, I will take some pics.

 

[massimofinance]

Re: 14' Crestliner runabout sitting for 25 years: worth it?

Thanks again, question: are parts easy to find? What do I need to look at in terms of the boat being sea worthy? what is the largest outboard I can go with?

 

[SeaMasterZ@aol.com]

Re: 14' Crestliner runabout sitting for 25 years: worth it?

Crestliners have rounded bottoms and give a fairly soft ride, some wobble at rest but hey, its a vee ... <br /><br />my 18 footer is 40 years old and its looks are timeless<br /><br />40 horse would run it efficiently, I dont see why 75 Hp would be a problem *crestliners have thick keels and thin gunnels, so they is HEAVY, but strong*