looking for a project

[andyrmilwaukee]

looking for a project boat, want an aluminum fishing boat with flat floors, my question is am i unrealistic or do people over value their stuff? the worst case so far has been a 29 yearold lund with no motor roton floor and transom, guy wanted 1295 i offered 800 and thought that was fair for a 29 year old boat no motor that needs work and the guy was offended.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: looking for a project

Aluminum fishing boats are like pickup trucks, as long as they're usable they only get so cheap I have seen prices all over the board on boats like that in my area also.

 

[andyrmilwaukee]

Re: looking for a project

yea I get that, to bad i dont know how to do any fiberglass work, cus you can buy the fiberglass boats cheap!

 

[JAFO1]

Re: looking for a project

Aluminum fishing boats are like pickup trucks, as long as they're usable they only get so cheap I have seen prices all over the board on boats like that in my area also.

Good analogy! Very true too.

And about glass work, don't be scared of it. I didn't know any thing about it (and pretty much still don't) before I started restoring a Skeeter I picked up for cheap. It's just glass, resin and wood. The rest is just details.

 

[Isaacm1986]

Re: looking for a project

Fiberglass work is nothing to be afraid of. It is not rocket science, with the help of everyone here you will do just fine.

The advantages to a "Tin" boat is they are a LOT easier to restore. I have restored fiberglass boats, and currently working on a "Tin" boat. The "Tin" has been soooo much easier to work on. If you are patient you can find a good deal on one.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: looking for a project

JAFO1, you're doing a great job on your boat. However, I personally wouldn't even consider doing a glass boat. No thanks! Tin all the way!!!!

 

[andyrmilwaukee]

Re: looking for a project

yea aluminum for me all the way, just not sure i have the patients to deal with glass.

 

[JAFO1]

Re: looking for a project

JAFO1, you're doing a great job on your boat. However, I personally wouldn't even consider doing a glass boat. No thanks! Tin all the way!!!!

Thanks! I didn't know better. I bought the boat and then tried to figure out how to fix it.

 

[MTboatguy]

Re: looking for a project

Boy to bad your not close to me, I have a 15' Aluminum that needs a floor and a transom, that I would give ya, no motor or trailer but the hull is sound, with no leaks.

My wife just wants it gone!

 

[andyrmilwaukee]

Re: looking for a project

Yea I wish i lived closer too! My wife is going to be pissed when i pull up with a project boat, would soften the blow if i had gotten it free lol,