I just got an old, beat up, but salvagable boat for free. I'm not sure what kind it is, there's no kind of tag, nor did it have papers. It measured 16'x64". The previous owner was definitely a firm believer in the gratuitous usage of self tapping screws and silicone. I'm about to get busy tearing out all the old plywood, and about 2 tons of screws, nuts, and bolts. Hopefully it doesn't fall to pieces before I can see what I'm working with.
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Yikes...rode hard and put up wet, so to speak :!: :!:
Got your work cut out for ya, thats for sure - best of luck to ya!
Hope you find a gem underneath!
Got your work cut out for ya, thats for sure - best of luck to ya!
Hope you find a gem underneath!
fool4fish1226
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You got this all day long and :beer:
Got most of the crap off. There were screws for days holding that plywood down. The patch job on the bow was a pain to remove too. Guy went nuts with the silicone, it's everywhere. Got a few seized up bolts left to get. I don't have a torch or any air tools, so I'm about to break out the Dremel. We had a pretty vicious storm come through on Monday, and it filled up with water. When I picked it up, it was still full, so I know it doesn't leak much. Not sure what to do with it yet, but I'll take a free boat any day.
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Poormans Boatright
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That is a cool " freebie", It looks very usable, good luck.
Tallpine
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Free is a very good price! :LOL2:
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oh yeah, that right there will buff right up !!!
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oh yeah, that right there will buff right up !!!
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