So I was given a boat for free......

[USMarine1108]

......and since it was free it has issues. It's a Baretta Supersport 185 with a Volvo Penta 275. Motor supposedly runs, I havent fired it up. Some serious cracks as you can see in the pictures. My question is, is this fixable? I'm thinking no, but you never know. Is it is fixable, how would I go about this? I'm a big "do it yourselfer", and believe the boat will clean up nicely. The thing I'm not sure about is those cracks. Anyone have any input? Thanks.

 

[oops!]

Re: So I was given a boat for free......

WELCOME TO I BOATS

shes been dropped.

sometimes a free boat isnt so free....

its a glass boat...anything can be fixed.....

its gonna take time...6 months part time.....

and lots of bucks.....

if you want a project...thats a good one...if you want to go fishin tommorow...nope......

these forums are filled with the best hands on boat building knowelage there is anywhere.

hit search....transom replacment...floor replacement...stringer replacement....

hit up my thread...youll be doing somthing simmelar.....hull extension in progress......

td will be along to give you another link to read......your in for a boat load of work......if you want a project this is it...it will be hard..dirty..you'll swear... cuss....

and when its all done...and your wallett is empty.....youll be the proudest happest boat owner on the water !...

we will walk you thru every inch of the project.

gotta go work on mine now.

cheers bud
oops

 

[ddennis]

Re: So I was given a boat for free......

OUCH! That thing hit something HARD!! Those are way more than just "cracks"!!!

OH, and welcome to I-Boats! Some of the best boat minds in the world are here and willing to share their knowledge!

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: So I was given a boat for free......

OHHH yea that one is going to be a lot of work !!! we will help all we can !!! transom . stringers , lot of glass work , and like oops said when she will be done You will have the biggest grin !!!! glass , resin or epoxy , wood , prob about 1000 ,

I would check and see if the motor is worth it ?? check the comprision on her !! if that good then you petty good to go !! if not a new motor at leat 3 or 4 grand !! then it might not be worth it !!!

So welcome this is a great place to learn and do !! So of the greatest people on the plant are right here in these forms !! John

 

[azlakes]

Re: So I was given a boat for free......

... hope you can save her. the windscreen looks pretty true and the interior looks good.

best of luck

 

[superpop]

Re: So I was given a boat for free......

Thats a cluster, I would go over the drive and motor very carefully with a eye towards bent or cracked parts. the glass can be fixed but if the motor or drive is too far gone it may not be worth the effort. There is no such thing as a free boat.

 

[erikgreen]

Re: So I was given a boat for free......

I think that's an excellent picture of what happens when you run a boat with a rotten transom into an obstruction. We should save a copy to show newbies what it looks like.

The good news: It's fixable. Check over the rest of the boat to see what condition the drive, engine, controls, fuel tank, and mechanicals are in. The volvo penta drive is about as good as sterndrives get. It's probably still functional even after that hit it took. Quality stuff. It will likely need maintenance though - check the engine and sterndrive oil for water first.

The bad news: If the transom was that far gone, I'd bet you're gonna need new stringers, deck... the full monty. A lot of work, and frankly not terribly cheap.

But, it would make a decent project even with all that. It looks nice, and if the mechanicals are in good shape I'd say go for it.

On the other hand, pretty soon there are gonna be a lot of boats for sale with cracked engines and bad drives... if yours are good, swapping them to a new boat hull might get you on the water quickly.

I wish someone would give me a boat like that

Erik

 

[marine4003]

Re: So I was given a boat for free......

Marine...Before you spend one dime, check compression on motor, then , using a screwdriver poke around floor ( fiberglass) in stern area,your looking for rotten wood under the fiberglass, then remove all the seats / cushions ect,everything thats removable,and keep checking for rot. If everything is solid,then the motor and outdrive has to be removed to start repairs....figure on all new everything,My Friend, figure on anywhere from 3 - 8k to restore her depending on engine.........keep us posted.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: So I was given a boat for free......

99% chance you are in for a total rebuild, stringers, motor mounts, transom. deck. as said check the drive train first.

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