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re: 2004 Triton TX-186 Intercoastal Restoration Project w/pics (COMPLETED)
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:35 am to Clyde Tipton
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:35 am to Clyde Tipton
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The trailer and hull are worth something. I'd have given something for it if I was looking for a project.
I'm rooting for the OP, this is the type of project I daydream about having the balls and space to do, but if that thing has any semblance of structural rot he would need to find some 100 bills stuffed in the livewell to come out money-ahead. Hopefully since it's an 04 and a triton the bones are in good shape, but man those cracks and all that grime from sitting outside in the weather aren't encouraging.
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Posted on 7/13/17 at 2:36 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
What's your plans to address all of the fiberglass that is cracked along the edges?
It's amazing what a little bleach will do. Looks like a totally different boat in the second picture.
It's amazing what a little bleach will do. Looks like a totally different boat in the second picture.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 3:19 pm to eyepooted
This will be great, I hope it works out for you. Why did the guys at the fiberglass shop say it was totaled?
Posted on 7/13/17 at 11:31 pm to bigbuckdj
quote:He said the boat was totaled because it would cost more to fix the fiberglass and gelcoat than buying a newer boat. He "quoted" me 10k to fix it.
Why did the guys at the fiberglass shop say it was totaled?
Posted on 7/14/17 at 1:16 am to ChexMix
So...you gonna DIY the fiberglass? Duct tape?
Posted on 7/14/17 at 6:42 am to SportTiger1
quote:I am gonna DIY the entire boat haha
So...you gonna DIY the fiberglass? Duct tape?
Started removing the gelcoat yesterday, but am having surgery today so I will be unable to work on it for at least three weeks
Posted on 7/14/17 at 6:52 am to ChexMix
You can plan your atttack on this thing while your down. Did the boat sink or was it flooded or a theft recovery or something?
Posted on 7/14/17 at 8:24 am to ChexMix
Good luck man. Those pics gave me anxiety.
I definitely do not have the "restore" gene.
Looking forward to seeing the finished results.
I definitely do not have the "restore" gene.
Looking forward to seeing the finished results.
Posted on 7/14/17 at 8:44 am to Chuker
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Good luck man. Those pics gave me anxiety.
I definitely do not have the "restore" gene.
SamePosted on 7/14/17 at 9:09 am to AlxTgr
Looks like Tritons are 100% composite....good luck with surgery and looking forward to the project. I love DIY fix/repair and self maintain all my own stuff ( cars, boat, lawn equip) but free time seems to be getting shorter and shorter so I choose to pay for a lot of stuff I used to do myself. In your instance DYI is only way to go to be cost effective.
Posted on 7/14/17 at 9:55 am to Redlos
Wiring looks fine.
Posted on 7/14/17 at 11:27 am to bigbuckdj
quote:It was a theft recovery bought from an insurance company by some random guy with three teeth in Montgomery Alabama. No lie. He had all of three teeth and two of them were chipped in half.
You can plan your atttack on this thing while your down. Did the boat sink or was it flooded or a theft recovery or something?
He originally wanted 2,100 for the hull and tandem trailer, but i worked him down to 700 bucks. Trailer is in poor shape and the hull is a mess. Probably over paid, but its such a rare boat that I didnt want to walk away.
Posted on 7/14/17 at 11:33 am to ChexMix
If it's all composite then you did good. What's your game plan? Gonna pull the cap or just let it ride?
Posted on 7/14/17 at 11:34 am to ChexMix
Began by removing the rub rail and sanding to remove the gelcoat with spiderweb cracks.
Hopefully sometime next week I can start back on it
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Hopefully sometime next week I can start back on it
[/img]Posted on 7/14/17 at 1:07 pm to Chuker
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I definitely do not have the "restore" gene.
I have the 'oh that looks like fun' gene, but i would never actually do it.
Posted on 7/14/17 at 1:18 pm to ChexMix
If you're near BR and need to rewire I'd gladly help in exchange for some white cans.
I love projects like this. Just did a rewire on a 34ft fountain
I love projects like this. Just did a rewire on a 34ft fountain
Posted on 7/14/17 at 1:22 pm to Chuker
Me either. I have the "burn it and buy a new one" gene
Posted on 7/14/17 at 11:58 pm to CP3
quote:Pardon my ignorance, but what are these cans that you speak of ?
If you're near BR and need to rewire I'd gladly help in exchange for some white cans.
Also, can anyone tell me what the square metal with four bolts and hole in the center?
Posted on 7/15/17 at 12:03 am to ChexMix
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can anyone tell me what the square metal with four bolts and hole in the center?
Just a guess but it looks like a base to mount something. A Bimini top perhaps?
Posted on 7/15/17 at 7:52 am to ChexMix
quote:
ChexMix
quote:
If you're near BR and need to rewire I'd gladly help in exchange for some white cans.
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Pardon my ignorance, but what are these cans that you speak of ?
Beer. White cans are probably Miller Lite.
This post was edited on 7/15/17 at 7:53 am
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