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'79 15' boston whaler sport Refurb vs starting fresh with a aluminium boat
Posted on 5/22/11 at 5:34 pm
Posted on 5/22/11 at 5:34 pm
I have the aforementioned boston whaler that needs to be repowered, all new mahagony, new steering system, the whole nine including a new gel coat probably. I figure for around 5k and some elbo grease of my own, I could get this done, but I am contemplating wether it is worth it.
What says the OB. Is a boston whaler hull worth it,or should I just get rid of it and get a used aluminum hull.
FYI I want to have a boat to chase reds and maybe some trout.
TIA
What says the OB. Is a boston whaler hull worth it,or should I just get rid of it and get a used aluminum hull.
FYI I want to have a boat to chase reds and maybe some trout.
TIA
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Posted on 5/22/11 at 5:44 pm to BayouWrangler
Helped a friend redo a fiber boat years ago, it was better than the original, but. If you weren't going all the way I'd constantly be worried.
I'm a big fan of getting something either new or in real good condition and keeping it that way.
Whalers are very nice if in good shape.
I'm a big fan of getting something either new or in real good condition and keeping it that way.
Whalers are very nice if in good shape.
Posted on 5/22/11 at 5:51 pm to BayouWrangler
That is a lot of time to put into a 15' boat for specks and reds, I might would have a different oppinion with a 18' boat...
Posted on 5/22/11 at 6:28 pm to BayouWrangler
I would go new....because no matter what you do or how much work you put into it, your still dealing with a 30+ year old hull.
This post was edited on 5/22/11 at 6:40 pm
Posted on 5/22/11 at 8:18 pm to TexasTiger
How much for the whaler? I need one 15-17 for my camp
Posted on 5/22/11 at 9:09 pm to NorthEnd
1k. No title on the trailer but it is in good shape. Motor could be tuned up but doesn't run right now. It turns over though.
Posted on 5/22/11 at 9:22 pm to BayouWrangler
Sounds like one heck of a project. For me it's one of those "all ya gotta do is...." projects.
What I mean by that is that you think you need what you stated but oftentimes when I take on a project like you speak, it NEVER goes like I think it will and takes more time and $$ to make it work.
I would pass on it and get something else.
What I mean by that is that you think you need what you stated but oftentimes when I take on a project like you speak, it NEVER goes like I think it will and takes more time and $$ to make it work.
I would pass on it and get something else.
Posted on 5/22/11 at 9:29 pm to Da Hammer
Buy a surface drive setup that you can also hunt with.
Posted on 5/22/11 at 9:42 pm to PapaPogey
quote:This is my plan when I get in the market for a boat
Buy a surface drive setup that you can also hunt with.
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