On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 19:44:02 +0000, TC wrote:

I have a plain 14' Sears aluminum boat ("V" hull). It's in good
condition with no leaks. Are there any inexpensive things I can do to
it to add value? Or would I be better off selling it as it is and let
the new owner decide?

A couple of things I've done to my 12-footer:
- Clean and Paint!!!! A new paint job makes a 25-yr-old alum look
brand-new.
- Floor between 1 and 2 seats: adds a bit of weight and makes it so you
can't turn it upside-down well, but is great for standing and casting.
- "Anchor-locker" forward of 3 (bow) seat: This area isn't good for much
but storage, so I added a plywood bulkhead and used the spray-on truckbed
liner so things wouldn't clank
- I found it hard to mount the electric trolling motor on the transom, so
I added a "trolling motor mount" which was a piece of 2x6 bolted to the
transom
- Just in the process of adding lights for night running
- Rodholders, rodholders, rodholders!
- Oh, and when I bought it, it came with FULL CANVAS! The bimini top is
useful, but hard to cast around...

As for selling, I'd think a complete "setup" (boat, motor, trailer) is
more sell-able than parts. Get an old 15hp 2-stroke and a cheap trailer.

Lloyd Sumpter
"The Tin Boat" Mirrocraft 12