I'm sure this has been answered 1001 times, but here goes. I inherited a 14' jon boat
in -dire- need of repair. We've used it a few time at the hunting camp. but it leaks like a
sieve.
I got it home the other day, hosed it down for close inspection. Here's what I have found:
2 loose rivets.
several places of fiberglass repair.
numerous pin holes in the hull.
In dire need of a new transom.
Doesn't have a drain plug.
BTW, this boat is at least 28 years old as I saw an '83 registration decal.
About the only time it will be used will be at the camp, and then only with a trolling motor. I don't
want (or for that matter need) to throw hundreds of dollars to get it sea worthy.
With all of this said, I have little metal working experience. Tons of woodworking, but not metal.
Any words of wisdom for this noobie????? If I could figure out how to upload photo's I've got a couple.
in -dire- need of repair. We've used it a few time at the hunting camp. but it leaks like a
sieve.
I got it home the other day, hosed it down for close inspection. Here's what I have found:
2 loose rivets.
several places of fiberglass repair.
numerous pin holes in the hull.
In dire need of a new transom.
Doesn't have a drain plug.
BTW, this boat is at least 28 years old as I saw an '83 registration decal.
About the only time it will be used will be at the camp, and then only with a trolling motor. I don't
want (or for that matter need) to throw hundreds of dollars to get it sea worthy.
With all of this said, I have little metal working experience. Tons of woodworking, but not metal.
Any words of wisdom for this noobie????? If I could figure out how to upload photo's I've got a couple.