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Location: Grafton, WI | Since the idea of getting a new boat this year was somewhat out the question, I decided to turn my 1989 Tuffy Marauder into a new boat. It was in pretty rough shape when I bought it 8 years ago, but it was fishable and I didn't really care.
First thing I did was add a rear deck about 5 years ago to make things easier on the peron fishing in back. The somewhat mis-matched carpet didn't bother me, cause it was still fishable. Three years ago, I decided to have the outside done with new paint and get a new trailer at that time. With the outside looking so good, I finally started thinking the inside needed work. The old fiberglass lids were an eye sore, and almost caused me to go swimming a few times while manuevering around the boat doing battle.
The final phase started about 3 weeks ago with completely gutting the boat.... all carpet and wires removed.
Next, the fun task of removing the old glue.
After the boat was clean, I needed to do some intensive planning for the flush mounted livewell and rod storage lids (no more goofy lids).
With all the other stuff layed out, time to carpet (carpet bought at boatcarpetbuys.com)
After the carpet was layed, I re-ran all the wires with new wire, and hooked everything back up.
Well, everything is done now, and she is ready for the water... finally!
Here she is
Edited by esoxsmd 5/18/2004 8:09 AM
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