When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

[larboc]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

I've got about 40 hours into my transom and stringer replacement and I just glued the transom in about ten mins ago. still have to do stringers.

Should have just worked OT and bought a nicer boat.

i guess its fun though?

 

[proshadetree]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

I get a kick out of driving my cars and boats heck anything I bleed on.You just gota like it.

 

[NickAndJena]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

The work is actually really easy, it just takes a lot of time. Since I've started, it's been a matter of every spare moment committed to the restoration. I know I can't do this forever, but we're definitely looking forward to completion. Along the way, it's been a blast learning about this stuff.

Keep your chins up, and take breaks when needed... I'm sure the neighbors will be happy when it's done too -- less noise

 

[sschefer]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

Great now im dumb.I should have never started this boat thing.Wish Id found out before I got 2 of them.Dont tell Ive looked at more.It was only looking Im not cheating.Maybe another jetdrive with a open compartment and a big block.Is there a help group to cure this like aa?

Dude, whaaaa the heck... isn't this the place where the meetings are held?.... Dang mapquest..... And to think I just learned to bake cookies too.

 

[NickAndJena]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

Hi guys... My name is Nick and I'm a dumb-boat-restoration-newbie.


:redface:

 

[sschefer]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

Hi guys... My name is Nick and I'm a dumb-boat-restoration-newbie.


:redface:

Go see a shrink, you're not dumb, just insane. Once certified, you'll be free to restore as many boats as you want without further persecution.

 

[Kellyfmtx]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

Well when I started working on my first boat, I thought it would take 2-3 weeks to finish. I just surpassed the 3 month mark. I have put more money into the boat than I could sell it for. I plan to keep this boat until I cannot fish anymore because of age. I am almost 50. The boat seems to be solid, and should give me 20-25 years of good fishing days. At least it is a classic type boat, and not one you will see on the lake frequently. I think it was made better back in 64 than what they make today. Time will tell, it is almost ready for the water. By the way, if I had known how much work this would of been, I would of never started this project. Instead I would of saved longer for a boat that didn't require so much work. Still, I think the boat is worth it, and I cannot wait to fish with it. I have no idea what the boat is worth, but I need to figure it out so I can get some insurance on it.

 

[sschefer]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

Well when I started working on my first boat, I thought it would take 2-3 weeks to finish. I just surpassed the 3 month mark. I have put more money into the boat than I could sell it for. I plan to keep this boat until I cannot fish anymore because of age. I am almost 50. The boat seems to be solid, and should give me 20-25 years of good fishing days. At least it is a classic type boat, and not one you will see on the lake frequently. I think it was made better back in 64 than what they make today. Time will tell, it is almost ready for the water. By the way, if I had known how much work this would of been, I would of never started this project. Instead I would of saved longer for a boat that didn't require so much work. Still, I think the boat is worth it, and I cannot wait to fish with it. I have no idea what the boat is worth, but I need to figure it out so I can get some insurance on it.

LOL.... No ROFLOL... No... crying out loud... I'm 56, said the same thing at about 45 and am on my 4th resto.... I think I have that memory problem, can't remember what they call it.

So here's the scenario - You're out fishing and some guy comes along with a boat that is unbelievably exactly like you would really like your's to be. That's all it takes and you're back looking at another resto project.

 

[Kellyfmtx]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

Oh no don't tell me that...lol...you may be right...but I hope not.

 

[Downrigger39]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

I started a make over on a Blue Fin Sportman , had a few post was going great guns when I found out had bad ticker and had to have heart operation. Got back on feet and now cannot do the work without depending on someone to be here to help lift and move things around ,TIME TO GIVE UP!! Sure miss doing it thu was my love. Other than being on the water!!!!!!

 

[Kellyfmtx]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

After you heal up you can lift some weight, but not an enormous amount. You should be able to lift 40-50 pounds later on. (unless your doctor says no) I hope you get to feeling better asap.

 

[Rickairmedic]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

Go see a shrink, you're not dumb, just insane. Once certified, you'll be free to restore as many boats as you want without further persecution.

I think I need a shrink as I am also a Dumb resto newbie . My problem is I keep dragging them home . I am on number 3 already and there are so many needy boats out there that need a good home I am skeered I will run out of room soon LOL. The latest is a 1960 Cutter runabout which I started a thread on last night . I was thinking there was a 12 step program here but I have figured out your all sick as well and nobody wants to follow the 12 step program LOL.


Rick

 

[sschefer]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

I started a make over on a Blue Fin Sportman , had a few post was going great guns when I found out had bad ticker and had to have heart operation. Got back on feet and now cannot do the work without depending on someone to be here to help lift and move things around ,TIME TO GIVE UP!! Sure miss doing it thu was my love. Other than being on the water!!!!!!

Oh no, we're not letting you use that for an excuse. O.K. folks this is group therapy, let's figure out how we can help.. This time, I'm serious.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

Hello all Iboats.. .. .. *takes deep breath*..*sigh*...

This might be long so bear with me here...

Ok.. So when do YOU know its time to give up ?? .. First off you NEED Safety .. respirator .. Yup.. $$ .. Yup ..time.. Yup place to work on it...Yup you should have known these things B4 you started m8s.."flip boat" posters have little use for me m8s..

Here is the deal..There is NO postings on Iboats repair or restorations that is worth ANYTHING unless FIRST they give you proper recommendations of " Safety " .. IE. respirators, suits, gloves .. fresh air system if needed.. etc... ( please dont tell me its a given.. )

I have a hard time in boat restorations that would not want to protect anyone in there "health" FIRST..

Should be manditory to complete a safety survey for DIY glass repair forum..

Owners/Mods .. just thinking...loudly..

YD.

 

[sschefer]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

I was raised in a crib that was painted with lead based paint. I rode a bicycle and didn't wear a helmet. I went hunting with my dad and brother, (now that's dangerous). Hum, I bet I could write a song about this.

I'm not saying that taking the time to protect yourself against known hazards is a waste of time, it's not. But, I do think that Yacht Dr.'s post has absolutely nothing to do with the subject of this thread.

Get a grip Yacht Dr. We're insane and we're dumb but WE ARE FAR FROM STUPID! End of conversation.

 

[Mike Robinson]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

Yep ...

You guys definently need help!

lol!

I tried the boat resto thing once, I was about 20 y.o. and I bought an old wood lapstrake boat that had been neglected for years.

I had it hauled out and stored in a boat yard where I started to work on it. I was gone at work for a few weeks and when I came back someone had broke into it and vandalized it, there was paint poured every where and most of the brass fittings where torn off. I was devastated. I ended up giving it away.

In retrospect, those vandals probably saved me from your disease.

Now I own an outboard powered sturdily built welded aluminum boat that requires a minimum of tlc and is pretty ugly and I love it! When I want to go fishing I just top her up with gas & oil and away I go. When I get back, I flush the motors, hose her off, and park her in the driveway till next time.

Sure it's a little more complicated that that, but there's no sanding, painting, polishing, waxing, varnishing, or any other of those fiddlying things for me.

It's just a tool to get me out on the water.

Good luck guys I hope you can get the help you need!

 

[Stretch468]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

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It's just a tool to get me out on the water.

Good luck guys I hope you can get the help you need!

I agree with the last two points! I just don't want to look like I'm floating around in an old horse trough. Nor can I afford a NEW boat. I can however use what I've learned through the years, a lot of elbow grease, and the myriad tools in the garage to make something out of what was once nothing (much).
New paint, check! New Motor, on the stand. New interior, next year maybe.
All the best,
Stretch

 

[sschefer]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

I can relate to the new boat, each one of my restos, (4) was a move up the boat food chain. I'll use this last one this season and then sell it and I should hit my goal of a the North River that I want. I bought the new Yamaha 150 engine this past winter with every intent of putting it on the Starcraft resto but somewhere along the way I came to my senses and decided it would go on the new boat this winter/spring.

 

[F14CRAZY]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

One boat rebuild is enough to last a lifetime if you ask me

 

[sschefer]

Re: When do you know its time to give up on a project boat?

One boat rebuild is enough to last a lifetime if you ask me

LOL, yeah I hear ya.. That's the trick, resto it, sell it get a new one otherwise you keep resto'ng the same boat over and over again always expecting different results and never satisfied. Wait, that proves my insanity theory...