Post 2 Pic's of your Boat

[bekosh]

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This is my previous boat that I restored.
1972 Sea Star Wildcat 15ft w/1984 Mercury 50hp.

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[Piece715]

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1986 Sea Nymph SS155
Evinrude 50 hp (E50BELCO)

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She's still a work in progress! CHECK OUT THE THREAD!

 

[JimS123]

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My "before" for the Lyman was too big to upload. There is no "before" for the Ray. She's been garage kept since new in '84.

 

[25thmustang]

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The Cabin the day I brought it home and cleaned it...

The cabin as it sits now, design is ready, materials are somewhat bought, and building should start this weekend.

No real cockpit befores, but here is a during and after...

 

[labguy]

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I am one pathetic human being. We are going to have our warmest day of the year this weekend here in Alabama (high 60's low 70's) and I can't hit the water because of youth soccer. So, went downstairs, changed the lower unit gear oil, rolled it out of the basement, and fired her up so she could talk to me for a little bit. Well, that was until my neighbor came outside and stared at me....

1991 Sea Ray 180 Bowrider 135 Mercury OB

 

[Bluesmobile]

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1972 Steury 15' with a 1971 Evinrude 40hp

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[labguy]

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All you guys that have done restorations are super talented. They all look FANTASTIC!! Ya'll are making me want to buy an old fixer upper to TRY to restore just because......

 

[tallcanadian]

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WOW What great work, all of you. I've been wanting a smaller second boat just for quick trips to the beach, to pull skiers, etc. but can't afford to spend a bunch. I had thought about getting a "fixer-upper" but hesitate because I have little experience in that much restoration and concerned about the amount of time it will take.
If some of you don't mind responding could you tell how much experience you had going into your restoration and how much time it took.
Thanks

Absolutely zero experience. And I would have never had attempted it without the awesome help at iboats. I can't even hammer a nail without breaking a finger. So don't hesitate. If you do decide to go this route, take your time and ask lots of questions. What a great feeling to see that first run after a build. Nothing like it.

 

[redfury]

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that blue is perfect for that boat....absolutely love it.

 

[tallcanadian]

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All you guys that have done restorations are super talented. They all look FANTASTIC!! Ya'll are making me want to buy an old fixer upper to TRY to restore just because......

It's a lot of fun, and you will truly enjoy the finished product.

 

[nitrosteve]

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1972 Steury 15' with a 1971 Evinrude 40hp

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I think I found my new favorite color what is this? It looks so good...

 

[ECVCHAMP]

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Old one 77 18' Orrion
New 08 21' Reinell

 

[ECVCHAMP]

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Brother-in-laws 79 Sleekcraft

 

[MRS]

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Work in progress the swim step is getting done now....
The whole transom use to look like the swim step.....

 

[The Mayor]

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Brother-in-laws Sleekcraft looks firmiliar.........'Bout Time??.......C'MON

 

[ECVCHAMP]

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Brother-in-laws Sleekcraft looks firmiliar.........'Bout Time??.......C'MON

You funny guy round-eye

 

[Jonezin]

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Here's my 1988 Sea Ray Servile 135 V6 20 footer. She's going to the shop to be painted and insides redone.