How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

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HookMaster

HookMaster

Petty Officer 2nd Class
Joined
Jul 9, 2006
Messages
145
Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

Turned 65 in June '09

"How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are" ?

The little lady just doesn't understand !

Quote .. "I never knew what it was like to sleep alone until I got married" LOL
 
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reelfishin

Captain
Joined
Mar 19, 2007
Messages
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Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

I'm 43, but have been at this for years now, got my first boat back when I was 16. Today, I own eight.
 
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reelmess

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
Aug 13, 2009
Messages
48
Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

44 here, but sometimes I feel more like 60 with all the old injuries catching up with me. Of course I don't see myself being mobile enough to do this when I'm 60 if I get that far. And of course, another one here with a bad case of MBS, I'm at 4 now but looking at #5.
 
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swampboy

Seaman
Joined
Jul 5, 2009
Messages
64
Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

Alto I may be the oldest (age wise) I have to say.. I've been bitten by the boat bug big time...A few months ago I bought a 1966 Gulf Stream from a person I've known for about 4 years. Got it for $300.00. The boat hadn't been run for about 8 years. I didn't check it out like I should have. It looked great sitting on the trailer. I got her home and then it happened..The previous owner didn't know about the extensive water damage. Rusted out cylinder #4, in the engine,rusted out carb.,rotted out floor, rotted out transom, etc. But you know what?? I like the old boat. It has class. And I feel that I'm up for the challange and I will get it done. Thanks for this great Forum and for your help, I'm up for the challange. I'm 74 years young and life is great. This comming Dec 4th, will be our 50th year of marrage. Wow just think I will have been married for longer than most of you have been alive. Thanks.. from your old boating NUT.. Ray
 
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CaptainPointless

Petty Officer 3rd Class
Joined
Sep 10, 2009
Messages
75
Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

23 here, first restore, big plans for the '89 VIP Vision 1700 I bought from my friend for $450. Looking to repower with an Alpha 1 sterndrive driven by a 383 stroker. Plan to build custom interior, sundeck, custom speaker setup, wakeboard tower. I'm sure this build is going to cost me close to an arm and a leg.

:eek:
 
BigDnuts

BigDnuts

Cadet
Joined
Nov 20, 2009
Messages
9
Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

just turned 28 and starting out restoring my first bass boat...im sure I will learn alot from this one! lol....
 
backlashed

backlashed

Seaman
Joined
Feb 10, 2010
Messages
61
Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

Old enough to know better......young enough to do it anyway.:rolleyes:
 
sprintst

sprintst

Commander
Joined
Apr 18, 2009
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Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

45 and should know better by now.
 
Sean-Nos

Sean-Nos

Petty Officer 1st Class
Joined
Jan 3, 2010
Messages
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Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

Born in 1968 but on the 29th of feb so birthday every 4 years that makes me 10 and a bit and thats how I feel and how I act. No birthday this year but will have a few drinks tomorrow.:):)
 
Woodonglass

Woodonglass

Supreme Mariner
Joined
Dec 29, 2009
Messages
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Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

59 yrs Old. Got a 62 Lone Star Flamingo. Holding off on Total Restor till Fall. Gunna go some minimal fixes this spring and play!!! Work Later
 
jcupo6

jcupo6

Chief Petty Officer
Joined
Jul 13, 2009
Messages
512
Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

Sean-N?s said:
Born in 1968 but on the 29th of feb so birthday every 4 years that makes me 10 and a bit and thats how I feel and how I act. No birthday this year but will have a few drinks tomorrow.:):)
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Well, happy non-birthday!
 
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seamorewaterVIP

Petty Officer 2nd Class
Joined
Jan 6, 2010
Messages
184
Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

CaptainPointless said:
23 here, first restore, big plans for the '89 VIP Vision 1700 I bought from my friend for $450. Looking to repower with an Alpha 1 sterndrive driven by a 383 stroker. Plan to build custom interior, sundeck, custom speaker setup, wakeboard tower. I'm sure this build is going to cost me close to an arm and a leg.

:eek:
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hey captianpointless have you sarted a thread if so what is the title so I can watch your progress. I have an 88 valliant I am fixing to start on. But the wife has informed me that I have to finish the house first.:(

by the way I am 35 this is my first boat restore, done lots of cars but never a boat.
 
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archbuilder

archbuilder

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Joined
Sep 12, 2009
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Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

38, old enough to afford this hobby, but wondering why I'm doing it! :D I keep thinking, "didn't you go to college so you wouldn't have to do things like sand fiberglass?" :D
 
Darren Nemeth

Darren Nemeth

Chief Petty Officer
Joined
Dec 25, 2007
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561
Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

I'm 40 on Monday. Looks like most who take these projects on are 30s - 40s. :)
 
jspano

jspano

Senior Chief Petty Officer
Joined
Oct 30, 2009
Messages
790
Re: How Old Are the Boat Restorers Out There?

turning 53 in april
2nd boat 1st restore

if i know i was going to live so long, i would have taken better care of myself.
 
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