Thanks Dad!

[Fish n Geer]

Glad I found this board. Just browsing around I can see alot of helpful information already.You see my Dad just gave me his old boat.I plan to get it all fixed up and back in shape for my family and friends to enjoy it. He bought it brand new.It is a 1984 Crestliner Nordic 18 ft. It originaly came with a 70 horse Johnson.In 1991 he upgraded to a 110 Johnson VRO. He parked it beside his garage and put a large tarp over it in 1996 However racoons got inside and just destroyed the interior.I have started on the project by removing all the teak strips and panels to work on over the winter.My main concern and the next step is the motor.Being it has sit in all four of our glorious seasons here in Michigan where should I start?I know he winterized it when he parked it.I would love to take it somewhere to have it checked out.I know that will be expensive I am sure.There is oil in the tank.I guess that should be cleaned out.Gas if any as well im sure.Any suggestions would help.
I know this is going to be quite a project restoring the old girl.But it will be worth it once My family and I get out in it fishin again.Not to mention the memories of this boat with my Dad.

 

[Fish n Geer]

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Please resize picks before posting.

 

[tashasdaddy]

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go the the engine faq read awakening a sleeping outboard.

 

[Fish n Geer]

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Thank you for the help.

 

[Fish n Geer]

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Dug into it a little deeper yesterday.Knew there would be some wood to replaceGot a neighboor said I could use his garage this winter to store it and work on it.So that will speed up the project a bit.

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[1730V]

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Restoring aluminum boats is relatively easy compared to glass ones. As you have found, none of the wood is glassed in thus making it easy to remove.

Keep the old pieces to use as patterns.

As stated, see the FAQ's on the engine awakening. I would probably squirt some fogging oil in the cylinders and leave it alone until spring.

We'll be here to help, as you progress. That boat has a great deal of potential.

 

[Fish n Geer]

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Thanks 1730V. I am sure I will have plenty of questions as I go.Not going to rush it.Going to take my time go through everything thouroughly and do the best I can to make it a nice safe boat again.Figure once its said and done it will last my lifetime.Got a couple of guys that eat lunch everyday where I work lined up to paint it this spring.They have not quoted a price yet.Said they need to think on it.The older guy said he has to decide what paint to use.Said he wont shoot emron.Whatever that is?Said it will be some sort of enamel.Going with colors to match my Dodge van,kinda spruce green and grey.Picturing what I want in my head,it will be a great looking rig oneday.The trailer is a whole other story.They know a place that will totally strip all the paint and rust.Then they will shoot it a matching grey.Not gonna be a cheap project.But said in done still way cheaper than a new or newer boat.Guess its just the idea of keeping it in the family.Matter of fact thinking of naming it "Memories" or "Making Memories" sound corney?

 

[1730V]

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I've rebuilt several aluminum boats. I can give some advice.

1. Once you get the deck (floor) up, check the foam. If it's wet, it has to come out. We can help with replacement procedures.

2. If you take the foam out, check all the seams. I'd seal all of them with Gluv It, available here on iboats.

3. Paint the boat with one part epoxy enamel marine paint. I prefer the one part epoxies from Pettit or Interlux. They're easy to use and are very durable.

Enjoy the project. That will be a great rig at price that can't be beat. Plus, it will be a "one of a kind".

 

[tashasdaddy]

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i did this one 2 years ago,

 

[Fish n Geer]

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That is a sharp looking boat Tashasdaddy.

 

[tashasdaddy]

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sold it to a guy in South America this summer.

 

[gunner1]

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sold it to a guy in South America this summer.

He must've needed alot of rod holders in a hurry!

 

[Fish n Geer]

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I've rebuilt several aluminum boats. I can give some advice.

1. Once you get the deck (floor) up, check the foam. If it's wet, it has to come out. We can help with replacement procedures.

2. If you take the foam out, check all the seams. I'd seal all of them with Gluv It, available here on iboats.

3. Paint the boat with one part epoxy enamel marine paint. I prefer the one part epoxies from Pettit or Interlux. They're easy to use and are very durable.

Enjoy the project. That will be a great rig at price that can't be beat. Plus, it will be a "one of a kind".

Well it wasnt wet but probably is now! It has rained here since then.Guess I created more work for myself.Going to transfer it to a garage this sunday.