Boat Repair & Is there a boat scrap yard?
 

OK I actually have four questions here, I'm looking for a nice long term
project 5+ years and I was thinking about repairing a large boat in order to
allow long periods on the lakes. I live on the great lakes so I'm looking
for something that will be a live aboard for long periods of cruising.
(Powered boat / not sail) Anyway I'd like to here some comments about the
following ideas.

1) I have tons of experience in all kinds of trade so working with almost
any material is not a problem. So what would you consider as a good boat to
(restore / upgrade) should I look for fibre glass or steel. I've been
leaning towards steel but no real reasons. Which one is better?

2) Is there such a thing as a boat scrap yard to find parts / motors etc. In
Ontario?

3) Has anyone ever considered joining two hulls with a tunnel to get a
larger live aboard? If I intend on using this on the great lakes and St.
Lawrence what is the maximum width? Is there any chance of even going that
wide? What's a good width so I can still bring it into a marina?

4) Taking money into consideration and the fact that I can do all of the
labour myself what boat or layout would you go with. Lets dream

On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 09:13:33 -0400, "HotRod"
wrote:

There is a guy that has lots of boats that need lots of work in
Indiana at the south tip of Lake Michigan. I drive past the place
every day on I80/94. He has all sizes of power boats in all conditions
from some that need a little work to some that need the tree, that
grew up through them, cut down to move them. Some wood, some not.
E-mail me if you want more info. I can stop in and get his card.

Dan wrote:

On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 09:13:33 -0400, "HotRod"
wrote:

There is a guy that has lots of boats that need lots of work in
Indiana at the south tip of Lake Michigan. I drive past the place
every day on I80/94. He has all sizes of power boats in all conditions
from some that need a little work to some that need the tree, that
grew up through them, cut down to move them. Some wood, some not.
E-mail me if you want more info. I can stop in and get his card.
ys, please do. I'd be interested in a boat scrapyard in northern indiana
as well.



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Same here I can swing in on my way to Chicago. THANKS



"HotRod" wrote in message
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OK I actually have four questions here, I'm looking for a nice long term
project 5+ years and I was thinking about repairing a large boat in order
to allow long periods on the lakes. I live on the great lakes so I'm
looking for something that will be a live aboard for long periods of
cruising. (Powered boat / not sail) Anyway I'd like to here some comments
about the following ideas.

1) I have tons of experience in all kinds of trade so working with almost
any material is not a problem. So what would you consider as a good boat
to (restore / upgrade) should I look for fibre glass or steel. I've been
leaning towards steel but no real reasons. Which one is better?

2) Is there such a thing as a boat scrap yard to find parts / motors etc.
In Ontario?

3) Has anyone ever considered joining two hulls with a tunnel to get a
larger live aboard? If I intend on using this on the great lakes and St.
Lawrence what is the maximum width? Is there any chance of even going that
wide? What's a good width so I can still bring it into a marina?

4) Taking money into consideration and the fact that I can do all of the
labour myself what boat or layout would you go with. Lets dream

Ok here ya go, It's called
South Shore Marina, Inc.
1700 Marine St.
Portage, IN 46368
219-762-2304

Interstate 80/94 at exit 19. I80/94 and I65 is exit 12, so it's a
little east of I65 on I80/94.

If you are looking for a large power boat project, this is the place.
Good Luck,
Dan

Dan wrote:
Ok here ya go, It's called
South Shore Marina, Inc.
1700 Marine St.
Portage, IN 46368
219-762-2304

Interstate 80/94 at exit 19. I80/94 and I65 is exit 12, so it's a
little east of I65 on I80/94.

If you are looking for a large power boat project, this is the place.
Good Luck,
Dan

Thanx

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This is great. THANKS
I never thought I'd find something this close to my regular driving. Heck
it's about 2 miles off my route. THANK YOU

Will do, however it may be a bit before I get there. I will take some
overall pictures if I get the chance.

WaIIy wrote:
On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 12:14:56 -0400, "HotRod"
wrote:


This is great. THANKS
I never thought I'd find something this close to my regular driving. Heck
it's about 2 miles off my route. THANK YOU



Please let us know what's there and your overall opinion.
I'm gonna try and make it there nexxt week.

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