I have a new to me 16ft Tracker Guide V16. I am in process of updating it but I am debating what to do with the fuel tank. PO removed the floatation from the rear port and starboard compartments and enclosed the whole thing with ?? PVC board for more storage. The center compartment is where I...
All. I have the opportunity to buy a 1974 17' trihull, walk through with an 85hp outboard for $800. boat is kept indoors and new floor installed. boat has no rot and fires right up. I was going to purchase a newer bay boat but my college age kids and their vehicles wiped out the boat fund...
I have a chance to get a 1980 16 foot Marquis Rivera for a decent price. All seems good. No soft spots, Transom looks good, Engine runs good, trailer is good shape. But I know little about fiberglass boats. I was looking for a tradtional fishing boat but the price is right and the guy is...
I have an older gentleman who wants to sell his older 19ft sunbird bowrider, He is second owner and first owner was his neighbor. Due to age and medical reasons he is wanting to sell it to me for $1500 since he cannot fish on it any longer. I think he wants to help me and my son out. It has...
I have a guy who wants to trade me for an old tractor or two I have for a 1967 MFG fiberglass runabout with a late 80's merc 35 with a broken water pump. I know nothing about this boat at all. I am a tin guy and I really like to find a traditional fishing boat. I know I can fish off anything...
Well it was on my property when i bought it the house. Trailer I don't think is salvageable but really have not looked that close. But I did notice side roller brackets were rusted through. Its an empty hull missing steering assembly but still has throttle and gauges along with motor and lull...
I need advice and insight on my project. Previous owner of my house left this 16 foot Aluminum boat in the woods. I been here since 2002 and just now pulled it out to look at it. Since I am always tinkering I thought it be fun to restore. I am getting a plan together while I get the...
