Bayliner Floor Project

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MikeSchinlaub

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If you decide to continue with the rebuild, just put everything back the way it was. It lasted this long, and there must have been a reason they designed it that way. The bunched up glass won't matter because you'll cut it out anyway. Just lay yours out better.
 
aspeck

aspeck

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And if you decide to ditch the project, pull the engine and leg and find a newer, solid boat with a blown engine ...
 
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Pmt133

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Up to you. If you love the boat, proceed. But if you're not married to it I agree... you may be better off finding a good hull in need of an engine vs putting all the time into it....
 
Baylinerchuck

Baylinerchuck

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I’m sure you’re disappointed, but honestly all of us that have already rebuilt boats knew what was lurking under the deck. Any wood at this point was bound to be mulch. It’s clear if you are going to keep this boat it will be a complete gut job. It is curious that there was no foam. A lot of these production boats use foam for additional structure in lieu of more labor intensive encapsulated wood structures. Good luck on your decision.
 
redneck joe

redneck joe

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my monty python gif not withstanding i would say a couple things.

if this is your first boat, yes run away.

if you are young and have not built up a family, friends, lifestyle then run away. I'm pushing 60 and my 20 plus boats have fill a need/desire at the time so think to yourself if this is 'the one'

otherwise yes pull all that is good off of it and scrap the boat, sell the trailer. There is a forum called bayliners owners club dot org that has a section for used parts. And they are a rabid bunch....


If this is in fact the one, do it, enjoy it, and do it correctly.
 
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