Recent content by RedClayNovice

No new pictures to share. I've started breaking down the trailer and cleaning out the adhesive on the boat. ZEP cleaner and paint scrapers are time consuming, but I'm making progress. Does anyone have any recommendations on a good place to get replacement rollers for keel and guide-ons? The...

This is what I'm thinking for the decking/layout concept. Thoughts? I'll need to add some support but I think it'll work.

I did a little more work today. I removed the wiring from the boat and some more of the foam. It was still wet at the bottom and was falling apart to the touch. I also took three, yes THREE transducers off the stern. Now I have a million holes to fill/patch. I also started taking everything...

Another day of work down. I built a platform to put the boat on. The outboard and helm/console are off the boat. The boat is off the trailer. The trailer looks sound. All in all, a good day.

Duly noted, and thank you. At this point, I'm just brainstorming.

Has anyone ever used Trex decking for a boat? It's the composite decking that many people use for home decks.

I made some headway today. I took the deck and foam out of the boat. As you can see in the pictures, I had to take the bottom decking out with a shovel. Also, the foam was waterlogged. The foam in the bow and stern of the boat was spray foam and had expanded into the drainage channels on the...

As for the configuration, I think I'll keep it the way it is. I may have to replace the console but will still have it mounted to the side. Being so new to this, I don't want to bite off more than I can chew, too early. When I get the hull off the trailer, I think I'm going to give it a good...

I've gotten most of the wood (that isn't the bottom decking) removed. I'm going to save the wood that I can to use as a template for replacements. My plan is to take everything out, clean and paint the boat, inside and out, and then start with the restoration.I'm going to replace the lights with...

To make a long story shorter, my father just gave me a 1987 Landau Handler. It is actually a gift for my 2 year old son. It is in ROUGH shape, and as a boat-repair novice, I'm going to call on your expertise in this project. Photos are included. My plan is remove and replace all the wood. The...