Re: 15' tri-hull fishing boat rebuild, questions/updates
When I realized the stringers were bad, I started thinking long and hard about this boat project. I have decided to do something that I do not like to do, and do not typically do, and that is give up on a project. Here are the reasons.
First, cost. Thanks to past posts by the folks here, I have realized how expensive it will be for me to replace the stringers, floor and transom on the boat. What I spend on it, not counting my time, just money, will far surpass the value of the boat. I know that cost and value isn't anything, but it does mean something in this case. For the money I will have to invest in this project, I could have a large percentage of what it will cost for me to buy a real bass boat, albeit a small one, which is what I want eventually.
Second, this is the 2nd year I've had this boat, and that's time I haven't been able to get out and go fishing. I think if this were a second boat and money wasn't so tight, I might be willing to continue. Boat restoration is fun, even though all I've done is the tear-down part. I know I'll come back to it, under different circumstances.
I have built mandolins, rifles, all kinds of things, and I don't like to quit a project. It is more upsetting than it probably should be. But I'm doing the right thing for me at this time. The good news is, I listed the boat for free (just the hull, no trailer, motor, etc) and have had a lot of interest, so it won't just get junked. Sorry for rambling. Thank you all for your help on the board. I'll be back.
