I am going to be looking at a “rough” 1997 Fisher Hawk 170, the boat has a full windshield. The current owner started to tear out aluminum panels, tore up some carpet, took off the bow cap and one end cap on the stern. I’m told it is just dirty but all the original parts and pieces are there. It also has a 1997 Force 120 which he showed a video of it starting on starter fluid. Price is $1300.
I think that I will be able to put all the pieces back together but I have never done a restoration. I just want it back to the original look. I am pretty handy at fixing things and I think I have the ability to do it, but I am just cautious because I haven’t done it before.
What should I be looking for when I look at the boat ie. This part is there etc? I know I want to check for weld cracks on these boats what else? I only plan on doing the bare minimum to this at first just to make sure it floats, runs and is useable before I might fix more.
I think that I will be able to put all the pieces back together but I have never done a restoration. I just want it back to the original look. I am pretty handy at fixing things and I think I have the ability to do it, but I am just cautious because I haven’t done it before.
What should I be looking for when I look at the boat ie. This part is there etc? I know I want to check for weld cracks on these boats what else? I only plan on doing the bare minimum to this at first just to make sure it floats, runs and is useable before I might fix more.
