Here is a differtn perspective. Learn how to build boats.

I originally wanted to build a boat or two myself. I may still do so in a
few years, but for now I am satisfied with the boat(s) I have purchased.

I spent several months researching boat building on-line at a variety of
sites. I personally think that www.bateau.com and www.glen-l.com have some
of the most information in one place. There are many others as well. If
you review the archives for news:rec.boats.building via
http://groups.google.com I imagine you will find a lot of boat building
sites with varying amounts of information. There are also a few sites by
people who documented their own projects.

Most of the boat building sites are based around plyoowd or wood plank
construction with fiberglass / epoxy as a coating and bonding agent.
However, there is a lot of useful information in general construction by
studying these.

For engine technical I have found the guys at www.tenkillermarine.com to be
very helpful. While their assistance for DIYs was not quite the, "we'll do
anything we can except hop on a plane and come do it for you," that their
website claims, they have been very helpful for me.


--
Bob La Londe
Yuma, Az
http://yumabassman.4t.com




"Blair Doyle" wrote in message
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Hey all,
ive got an older 18ft bowrider w/ 150hp inboard,
the motor is in good condition, but the boat needs some work

By that I mean some work.. and since I dont know anything about boats and
what they need to be in good condition, thats all i can say..
but since im the one thats gonna be doing the work, i come to you all, and
ask for some help,

If I was to gut the interior of the boat, what would a weathered / well
used
boat usually require to be restored properly..

I have heard mention of redoing some fiberglass, foaming the bottom of the
boat.. etc..
can anyone give me specifics of the typical work that would be required
for
this?

Any info is greatly appreciated.

p.s.: I realize there is alot that could potentially be needed, and my
informations is pretty uninformative, I only ask that those of you with
experience with boats and restoring boats, that you can shed some light on
as to what typically I have in store for me..
materials required, tools required, suggestions as to what I should be
looking for to ready my boat for next spring.

Thanks a bunch
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