cactusprick
Cadet
- Joined
- Oct 9, 2008
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- 25
hello all,
I have just purchased my first ever boat. 1989 17' quantum bass boat with a 5ohp ob motor. here is a pic of it http://survivorspantry.com/me-boat.jpg
I do have a few questions if I may.
1. how do i test the motor out of water, i live in the desert.
2. i noticed the deck cover which looks like felt is torn up, what would be the best replacement? marine carpet, rino lining? I am concerned about wieght and such.
3. what are things I should look for in damage aside from cosmetics?
4. I am going to replace the deck area where the pole seats go (the plywood). Do I need to put a water proof coating on the plywood?
I hope this is not to many questions for my first post. I am making this my winter project to get the boat ready for some fishing this coming summer. any suggestions would be wecome.
I have just purchased my first ever boat. 1989 17' quantum bass boat with a 5ohp ob motor. here is a pic of it http://survivorspantry.com/me-boat.jpg
I do have a few questions if I may.
1. how do i test the motor out of water, i live in the desert.
2. i noticed the deck cover which looks like felt is torn up, what would be the best replacement? marine carpet, rino lining? I am concerned about wieght and such.
3. what are things I should look for in damage aside from cosmetics?
4. I am going to replace the deck area where the pole seats go (the plywood). Do I need to put a water proof coating on the plywood?
I hope this is not to many questions for my first post. I am making this my winter project to get the boat ready for some fishing this coming summer. any suggestions would be wecome.
