Eddie Spaghetti
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Well, a few years ago I stumbled onto TinBoats, and was amazed at the talented people that are out there! There are some folks on this site that possess some great talent for this stuff. I followed a couple of re-builds, and was very impressed. Well about a week ago, I was on line, and stumbled on to Pweisbrod’s 18’ Mr Pike re-build. It’s a 79, just like a little bigger than the boat I purchased in 2010. So, I’ve tried to pass on to him anything I could to help him complete his re-build. Also,I was a little inspired to document my Lund re-build. But first, I have to say, I’m a bit of a closet perfectionist. That is why it’s taken me so long. :lol: Here goes.
I’ve always loved Lund boats. I’m not sure why exactly, but since I was a kid, I’ve always wanted one. Maybe a sign of good advertising. Well, in 2010, I started searching for the right project boat. Unfortunately, there really is not a selection of good project Lund boats for sale here in Western PA. I spent a lot of time on the net – Craigslist MN specifically –just looking. As luck would have it, in May of 2010 I came across a decent candidate on Craigslist Pittsburgh. The “current” owner lives only ½ hour away. Funny thing was, a year earlier, I purchased a canoe from the same guy. I make the call, and go to look at it. It’s a 1979, 16.5’ Lund Mr. Pike. The guy that owned the boat bought it for the motor only. He was looking for a motor, and found this boat/motor/trailer on Craigslist MN. Roadtrip! So, he goes to MN and purchases the complete rig. Brings it back to Western PA, pulls the motor, and puts the rest up for sale. Well, after some back and forth, I take the plunge. I think the wife got tired of me talking about it. LOL. I buy the boat and trailer. Here are a couple shots from where the boat sat in MN. This will give you an idea of the shape the boat was in.
One more shot from when he brought it home.
At first we thought just a portion of the floor needed replaced, but once we started digging into it, I decided to replace the whole floor. The fella I bought the boat from was more than gracious in letting me use his garage, tools, and adult beverages.
We got things started.
More in a moment.
I’ve always loved Lund boats. I’m not sure why exactly, but since I was a kid, I’ve always wanted one. Maybe a sign of good advertising. Well, in 2010, I started searching for the right project boat. Unfortunately, there really is not a selection of good project Lund boats for sale here in Western PA. I spent a lot of time on the net – Craigslist MN specifically –just looking. As luck would have it, in May of 2010 I came across a decent candidate on Craigslist Pittsburgh. The “current” owner lives only ½ hour away. Funny thing was, a year earlier, I purchased a canoe from the same guy. I make the call, and go to look at it. It’s a 1979, 16.5’ Lund Mr. Pike. The guy that owned the boat bought it for the motor only. He was looking for a motor, and found this boat/motor/trailer on Craigslist MN. Roadtrip! So, he goes to MN and purchases the complete rig. Brings it back to Western PA, pulls the motor, and puts the rest up for sale. Well, after some back and forth, I take the plunge. I think the wife got tired of me talking about it. LOL. I buy the boat and trailer. Here are a couple shots from where the boat sat in MN. This will give you an idea of the shape the boat was in.
One more shot from when he brought it home.
At first we thought just a portion of the floor needed replaced, but once we started digging into it, I decided to replace the whole floor. The fella I bought the boat from was more than gracious in letting me use his garage, tools, and adult beverages.
We got things started.
More in a moment.