another boating noob

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

hey all, my name is mike and i just got my first boat a few days ago so i have a lot of learning to do. i'm sure y'all get tired of the same old questions all the time so i will use the search as much as i can (if i know what i'm looking for) that is and doing tons of reading. i can't tell you the make of the boat, but i can describe it a little to you. i do know it's a 1982 17' bowrider. it has a Volvo Penta I/O i think a 125hp. it runs and floats i think (it runs) at least that's what the friend that traded me for it said, so i'm that far ahead of the game!! that's about all i know right now. the title doesn't list a manufacturer, but it does have two placards on the sides with the name i think in the shape of anchors. i work offshore in the Gulf of Mexico so i can't go out there and look right now, but i will try to find out more when i get home. i guess the reason i'm posting my first thread in this section is because the boat needs some cosmetic work and plan to do the work myself. i would like to put it in the water at least once before the season is up just to get the feel of owning and operating a boat before i tear into it, if that makes any since. thanks for putting up with another noob! in advance....

 

[tallcanadian]

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Welcome aboard Mikey. You will learn a lot here about boats and the rebuilding and repairing process. If you can, post some pics and don't be afraid to ask. I wouldn't have done my boat without the expertise of these fine people here. Good luck.

 

[Les Robb]

Re: another boating noob

Welcome and don't be afraid to post (no such thing as a dumb question) Now some answers are borderline but anyway welcome and show us a pic of your new vessel

PS Make sure your pumping water before any maiden voyage.

Luck ya'll

 

[TojosMojo]

Re: another boating noob

The only reason I even attempted to buy and restore an older boat was because of the information and tips given in this forum. You will learn a lot here and "welcome to the wonderful world of boating"...

 

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

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thanks for the welcome guys! i'm trying to upload a pic to photobucket, but it's stuck in standby mode. won't load the uploader for some reason. i will get pics up as soon as i can.

 

[TojosMojo]

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Yeah Photobucket has been acting up for me lately also.

 

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

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ok, i thought it was just me using a work computer. you never know what they will ban me from next.

 

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

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ok, photobucket decided to work for me now. this is the only pic i have of her right now. i will get more when i get home on Thursday.

i can't seem to find out who made this boat. i think the orange at the bottom might be the original color of the boat? the title doesn't list a manufacturer either. this is driving me crazy. i'm stuck out here and trying to do some research but not having much luck. anyway, she seems to be a good boat. can't wait to get her wet!

 

[tallcanadian]

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Good looking boat. The orange paint is bottom paint. Not sure if it's original. Any boat that sits in the water will likely be painted a different colour than the rest of the boat. I guess they only make a few choices of colour for bottom paint. Usually black, red, blue, and a few more. There maybe a HIN number on the outide of the transom. Usually top right side. Not sure if this will help your quest.

 

[tinkeringwackyone]

Re: another boating noob

welcome to the site, I myself am working on a boat and find myself in ruts at times. These guys are great for motivation and help. This is my first post on the site. I need to get pics up as well. Good luck with your project.

 

[notsunkyet]

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hey there Mikey welcom and cool boat!!!!! from the pictures is it a 60's- 70's boat? also the only dumb question is one never asked... i read this forum for months before i started canabalizing my bayliner and now im almost done restoring her!!!! keep at it, dont get discouraged and when in doubt hit up oops the resin/fiberglass/peanut butter guru!!! He loves the attention (though he'll never tell ya that lol)

 

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

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hey there Mikey welcom and cool boat!!!!! from the pictures is it a 60's- 70's boat? also the only dumb question is one never asked... i read this forum for months before i started canabalizing my bayliner and now im almost done restoring her!!!! keep at it, dont get discouraged and when in doubt hit up oops the resin/fiberglass/peanut butter guru!!! He loves the attention (though he'll never tell ya that lol)

thanks!

i believe it's a 1982.

there are some numbers on the back, can i find something out by these?

does everyone here do their own interior work? looking for some ideas.

 

[mddubya]

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Hey Mike, welcome to the forum and boat ownership. Nice looking boat you have there.

There should be a metal plate on the transom that would list the make, model, and year of the boat.


Here is a thread on redoing your interior. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=347724

 

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

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nice! thanks mddubya, that was exactly what i was looking for.

 

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

Re: another boating noob

Hey Mike, welcome to the forum and boat ownership. Nice looking boat you have there.

There should be a metal plate on the transom that would list the make, model, and year of the boat.


Here is a thread on redoing your interior. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=347724

i don't know if it was removed or what, but all i can see in the back is a long stamped number. HIN i suppose? i don't know, it's weird. it has placards on the rear sides of the dealership i think, and a Volvo Penta placard on the rear just above the out drive, but no name for the boat. is it possible the name was a sticker and removed / painted over? if so, can i find out from the HIN # ? who would have that info? maybe i shouldn't worry about it so much. like i said before, it seems to be a good boat. the glass is really thick in a lot of places, seems to be pretty solid from what i can see and has good running gear. i should just be happy with that right?

 

[tallcanadian]

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but it does have two placards on the sides with the name i think in the shape of anchors.)

Any chance of seeing the pics of these. On the HIN number the last two numbers usually represent the year.

 

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

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Any chance of seeing the pics of these. On the HIN number the last two numbers usually represent the year.

i can post some pics when i get home tomorrow. i don't know if i will be able to take her out this weekend or not. been raining a lot down here. i've been staring at the same picture of the boat on my computer all week! killing me! man i can't wait to get home.

 

[tallcanadian]

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i can post some pics when i get home tomorrow. i don't know if i will be able to take her out this weekend or not. been raining a lot down here. i've been staring at the same picture of the boat on my computer all week! killing me! man i can't wait to get home.

LOL. I know the feeling. I have a picture of mine on the background on my cell phone.

 

[MIKEYLIKESIT]

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WOW! i just clicked on your photobucket link. very nice! do you have a build thread? very interested in how you did that!

 

[mddubya]

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WOW! i just clicked on your photobucket link. very nice! do you have a build thread? very interested in how you did that!

Indeed TallCanadian, very nice job. You done well, looks and sounds great.