Rebuilding a boat from scratch and taking her from junk to pristine condition can provide you with the greatest satisfaction you can imagine. I rebuilt all of my boats to one extent or another and I get a great sense of pride and accomplishment.
As a practical note, I need to tell you that any project you undertake will cost 50% more then you anticipated and take 75-100% longer then you anticipate. Trust me on these figures
because I;ve been there done that a few times and plan to again.
If you like the boat, if it serves the fishing you do well, you have the time and can put together what she needs financiall over a period of time, then do it.
When doing it, make sure you don't half ass stuff or skimp. If you don't have the money to complete particular aspect of the project, wait until you do have the money to buy the roght stuff. Not doing so will cost you later. When working with fiberglass, work neat because grinding, sanding and fairing is a major pain in the ass.
Think it through and weigh your options, but either way
good luck in whatever you do.
As a practical note, I need to tell you that any project you undertake will cost 50% more then you anticipated and take 75-100% longer then you anticipate. Trust me on these figures
because I;ve been there done that a few times and plan to again. If you like the boat, if it serves the fishing you do well, you have the time and can put together what she needs financiall over a period of time, then do it.
When doing it, make sure you don't half ass stuff or skimp. If you don't have the money to complete particular aspect of the project, wait until you do have the money to buy the roght stuff. Not doing so will cost you later. When working with fiberglass, work neat because grinding, sanding and fairing is a major pain in the ass.
Think it through and weigh your options, but either way
good luck in whatever you do.
