Wanting to completely refit my 1983 17' McKee Craft in south Louisiana - need recs

LoL. So it’s a ‘83? Like 1983 model year? Because when you wrote 83’ I read that as an 83 FOOT long boat. Which was going nowhere fast with a 150 hp engine.

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83' McKee Craft

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thas a grande pirouge

I read this as 83 foot not 1983 and was like wtf

Tri-Parish Fiberglass in Folsom.

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This boat was a custom build my grandpa had made. I spent alot of my childhood fishing with him on that boat. Right after I finished college, he asked me to come visit and he gave me the boat. He passed away shortly after, so that visit was the last memory I have of him.

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I wouldn't part with that boat come Hell or high water.



I would like to track down my Dad's old 15' Ouachita and have it restored. He gave it to me shortly after my mother died, then I sold it to my brother, who sold it to some river rat who lived on the Amite River.

I would do it myself. The only reason to do it is the personal value the boat holds for you...way more meaningful to do the work yourself than pay someone to do it. That being said it is a LOT of work done properly...thats why it is so expensive. In my opinion though its worth the effort, but I enjoy working on boats.

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Is there anywhere in south Louisiana that would take on a project like this?

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I bet there's plenty. I'm not sure where you're at but google search shows some places around N.O., Houma/Thibodaux, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette. These Fiberglass repair facilities can be hit or miss. It would go a long way if you can get a reference from someone who has had repair work from a place recently. I'd search Facebook too. Most places have a business Facebook page instead of paying for website.

Oh man that thing is gonna be sweet. Please post a lot of photos of the process and keep us updated in this thread. I love seeing old boats restored.