Just started on "MAKE OVER"

[Downrigger39]

HI to all!!! What a great place to have found and with the project I have started it is working out great.
What I have is a older Blue Fin (ALUM), I have gutted it and now trying to determine to hook up elec put flooring in get motor and install Just trying to figure the right order to proceed with If there is anyone that has ideas on the order I should be taking I would be greatly in debted so as not have to do things two or three times. and again what a great place, Has everything ,,, THANKS
WELL POST PIC AS SOON AS i FIND OUT HOW TO DO IT

 

[LX Kid]

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Welcome aboard! Your in the right place to get help and lots of ideas. Won't be long before you will be recieving advice on where to start your project. I'm not familiar with aluminum boats and am new to the restoration process myself. My 3 week project is now in it's 8th week and that should tell you something about my experience! Ha Looking forward to seeing your pics. Ron

My project boat.

 

[oops!]

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welcome to i boats.....!

our buddy lund just did a tinny. it is now on the compleated projects forum....perfect tutorial for you.


to up load photos........load them to a free service like photobucket.com.

then resize them to 640 x 480......

then when writing a post here.....just copy the img tag....and past it into the responce......

if you use the manage attachments button....some times the pics come out too small for detailed examination..

cheers
oops

 

[Downrigger39]

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http://s439.photobucket.com/albums/qq113/DOWNRIGGER39/
Here is what I am dealing with Not as bad as some but still a lot of work. I guess I will put floor in next , After I completly get it all clean

PS thanks for letting me know about phoyobucket I hope it works

 

[oops!]

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if you copy the img tag....its shows up as a photo....like this....

this site can be slow sometimes so its easyer for us just to see it in the thread instead of clicking on links

 

[oops!]

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you have lots of work there....check the compleated forums...look for dj's thread.....and lundwanissas thread

 

[Downrigger39]

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I've got it now how to do the photos Will keep some up dayed thanks for your help,opps

 

[keepNitreel]

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All I can say is
Starting to look better already though.​

 

[tashasdaddy]

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here is one i did. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=178967

 

[jcsercsa]

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HAy Downrigger39, Welcome !!!! man you go some work to do !! keep the pics comming and we all will help all we can !!! John

 

[Downrigger39]

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Hey thanks for the encouragement, lol scaring me. with all that "you have a lot of work there. I see it as fun or would not do it would be fishing .But really I can use all the help I can get from anyone. ideas I am open ,, flying by the seat of pants on this one thought being ex carpentar would be a breeze

LOl I was fooled. here are a couple more after todays work, C-ya soonIMG]http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq113/DOWNRIGGER39/Day5.jpg[/IMG]

 

[Downrigger39]

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forgot in the last one But ""Tashadaddy!!!!! "" the one you did looks great I am looking to do the center console thing also do you have any ideas" ? Did you make that one have it done or buy it and if you did can I have address to look and see if they have something I can use, Thanks again ,

 

[keepNitreel]

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You are making progress very quickly, looking better each time you rip something out. Looks like you'll be ready for the rebuild soon.

 

[ondarvr]

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That's a perfect candidate for a remodel, I'd grab that one in a minute.

 

[oops!]

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That's a perfect candidate for a remodel, I'd grab that one in a minute.

fiberglass traitor !

 

[Downrigger39]

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First I do not get the traitor bit opps???????
But anyway I ran into a problem yesterday I didn't think I would have a problem with the transom but I found some dry rot so I guess I am going to have to replace it . I need help here from anyone who has done in past PLEASE PLEASE ,,,,,,,,I wonder how to get old wood out of the skin or do you have to take it apart?? Ty for all the help

 

[Downrigger39]

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First I do not get the traitor bit opps???????
But anyway I ran into a problem yesterday I didn't think I would have a problem with the transom but I found some dry rot so I guess I am going to have to replace it . I need help here from anyone who has done in past PLEASE PLEASE ,,,,,,,,I wonder how to get old wood out of the skin or do you have to take it apart?? Ty for all the help

Logic is ridding side saddle

 

[Downrigger39]

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I hope to hear from somebody with a little more snmarts than me when it comes to this > I found very little rotting in the transom it was from the drain hole as you can see. the plastic was weathered and broke . In that well there are two holes for water to drain after taking the well out I could see a lot better . The rot is just around the holes . what do you thinkl?????

http://s439.photobucket.com/albums/qq113/DOWNRIGGER39/
more pictures here

 

[Downrigger39]

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I started with the intent to finish but some time the good lord gets in the way. I had a triple by pass and a heart valve replacement and had to stop all activity. at least the heavy kind. Now I am just getting back to fishing and golf only nine holes to start. But doing OK If any body knows and wants to buy project boat let me know I have no idea who would want after someone else started but it never did get to far along. You can email at eegolf@aol.com if interested ok thanks to all who have helped me out in the past Downrigger39

 

[ezmobee]

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Glad you're ok. Being an aluminum hull, your incomplete project does have some value. Throw it on Craigslist and I bet you can get a couple hundred for it.