How hard would this be to fix? Lund Pro V damage

[fishingfrenzy]

How hard would this be to repair?

I never hit anything. This boat has a single side console and I most often am fishing by myself. If there is any sort of chop on the water, this boat POUNDS, especially with a full livewell up front. There are 10-15 rivits loose right below the driver's console (right under the damage in the photos) and the side splash trip is, well, it is what it is seen in the pictures. My questions:

1) Is it worth repairing or should I trade in? I would probably want to upgrade the motor on this anyway (1997 115 Evinrude Intruder)

2) If I were to repair, how hard would it be to convert this into a tiller?

3) Is this boat too old to put a new motor on (1997 lund Pro V)

If it is deemed repairable, how hard would it be? The rivits on the underside wouldn't be too hard to tighten, granted the floor would have to be removed. But what sort of work is required for the side trim shown in the pictures? Tools required?

Thanks for any help!

 

[ChriswithOsprey]

Re: How hard would this be to fix? Lund Pro V damage

Too old for a new motor? Two years ago I put a brand new Honda 50 on a restored 1987 pontoon boat, and in the spring, after I renew my 1952 (according to the title) Texas Maid Osprey I plan on putting a brand new Honda 30 on it. That is the only motor I can find that size that still comes with a 15" shaft and remote controls. So, if you asked me, I would say put the motor on after you fix it, and you can fix it. Someone here knows better than I do.

 

[fishingfrenzy]

Re: How hard would this be to fix? Lund Pro V damage

Thanks for the reply! I should have phrased that better. If I were to try repair this, would it be worth putting more $$ into it in the shape of a new motor knowing that my repairs may not hold? I have no idea where I would need to start on this project, a few more pictures of the boat below to know what I am working with. Thanks for ANY and all help!!!!

 

[bigskiohio]

Re: How hard would this be to fix? Lund Pro V damage

if your boat bounces adjust your trim to push nose down.

 

[ChriswithOsprey]

Re: How hard would this be to fix? Lund Pro V damage

You just need to buck the loose rivets, is what I would do. Folks on thi forum rave about a sealer called gluvit, something I haven't tried, but between those things, you should be set. Read some other posts, ask a few more questions, and your repair will be stronger than the rest of the boat. None of this "What if my repair doesn't hold" stuff is allowed. You are in charge of your repair, and you can do anything.

 

[reelfishin]

Re: How hard would this be to fix? Lund Pro V damage

By the look of those pics, he needs to close up the gap and replace those loose rivets.
A few loose rivets isn't a reason to dump a hull. I would make sure that it's just loose rivets, look close for tears or more serious damage.

The hardest part may be just getting to the inside of the hull to buck the rivets. It may mean removing the interior or at the very least the floor.

If the hull is straight, not bent or cracked I'd fix it and put the money into a good reliable motor. Just don't cut no corners when it comes to the repair.

If the bow is slapping the water, like mentioned above, you can adjust your trim angle to eliminate this.

 

[fishingfrenzy]

Re: How hard would this be to fix? Lund Pro V damage

Thanks again for the replies, your help is VERY much appreciated. The hull isn't cracked, but the side where the damage is there is a definite "bend" where the bow starts to blend in with the rest of the boat, if that makes sense. It's only really noticable when you run your hand on it and compare it to the other side.

Where the blue circle is is the beginning of the 10-15 rivits below the waterline that need to be bucked. I realize the floor will have to come up for this, but if I plan on converting to a tiller, the console would have to come off anyway. What worries me the most, you can see that the blue circle rivit has paint flaked off of it. The area of damage, only these rivits have that. This boat was sent back to lund in '03 because it leaked, my guess this was where it leaked. What does that tell you if this has happened twice?

My other edits on that picture:

How do I repair that gap where the orange circle is, and do I need to put bolts through where the red X's are to tighten that back up?

Thanks again for any and all help!!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: How hard would this be to fix? Lund Pro V damage

I would not add bolts but I would consider adding rivets. Take a look at some of the completed projects and aluminum restorations ........these will give you an idea of what you might be facing.

Very nice boat.

After you have added rivets I would use gluvit on the rivets and seams..... I have used it. It is an epoxy made to seal rivets and seams..... fairly thin when first applied and it tends to flow into seams. It retains a flexible but strong as heck seal and your leaking problem will be solved. Gluvit can also be applied on the exterior as a barrier coat. The only thing about gluvit is that it does NOT have uv protection and if used where it will be subjected to direct sunlight....it should be painted over.

 

[thiker15]

Re: How hard would this be to fix? Lund Pro V damage

contact this company he has helped me out as i am restoring my pro v, http://www.alsboats.com. if you are going to switch to a tiller i might be interested in your console