Help with old boat

[johndoe]

I love boats..., so when my father gave me a free, (I know, there's no such thing), boat I dreamed of how it would look shiny and restored... Now that I look at it, I figure I am just lucky it floats...! I have a 1966 Chrysler 16 ft. Fiberglass... The hull is in great shape, no soft spots, but a few areas of cracking, they appear to be just surface cracks... How can you tell if this OLD thing is safe? I have had it in the water, and it does'nt leak, the motor is a 25hp 2 stroke, same year, and runs great... I cleaned the carb, the fuel pump, and it fires right up... Would like to restore it, but no little about fiberglass...? Can I sand it down, and glass over the top? waht about painting? <br />the inside, floor has that old white pourous material, I hate, and also has the surface cracks in spots, again no soft spots... I think it is just the paint on the inside...<br /><br /> Any help would be great

 

[DJ]

Re: Help with old boat

johndoe,<br /><br />If it doesn't leak, it's just fine.<br /><br />Sure you can paint it. A good place to find marine painting info. is: www.westmarine.com

 

[Bear]

Re: Help with old boat

Check this one. Just add time and money <br /> http://www.razorbackboats.com/razorback1.htm

 

[johndoe]

Re: Help with old boat

Wow...<br />completely amazing..!!! You have all the right skills with all the right tools... A job well done..<br /><br />I have a few years of acquiring the tools and the skills (hoepfully not the hard way) but I hope to be 1/2 as good as this project looks... very soon, so my 66 Chrysler can shine some day.<br /><br />Great Job!!!