Hi everyone! I just picked up an old runabout and can't wait to get working on it. Names Ian and this will be my first boat. I built wooden skiffs back in high school so not new to boat construction but this is my first glass hull. Any info you all could provide me on my boat and or tips for redoing it would be great!
The boat is a 1958 Herters Mark V. It is a glass hull with aluminum reinforcements and an aluminum top deck in front. My first challenge is going to be building a floor as it was ripped out before i got it.
Plan for the boat is restore it to usable condition. Going to be trying to incorporate older parts into this boat. Want to use it for fishing on the local rivers and possibly skiing. thinking of a 25hp outboard.
I don't have a ton of time to donate to this boat right away as i am restoring two old truck right now as well. I am sure some old car parts will find there way on this runabout for added flavor.
Pics to come tomarrow!
The boat is a 1958 Herters Mark V. It is a glass hull with aluminum reinforcements and an aluminum top deck in front. My first challenge is going to be building a floor as it was ripped out before i got it.
Plan for the boat is restore it to usable condition. Going to be trying to incorporate older parts into this boat. Want to use it for fishing on the local rivers and possibly skiing. thinking of a 25hp outboard.
I don't have a ton of time to donate to this boat right away as i am restoring two old truck right now as well. I am sure some old car parts will find there way on this runabout for added flavor.
Pics to come tomarrow!