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[QUOTE] - 8/2/2002  8:52 AM

Ranger:

If the hull is sound, don't be afraid to tackle the job of rebuilding the boat decks.  I have built boats from scratch and refurbished several over the years.  If you have the time (and space) it's a rewarding undertaking.  The biggest thing in my opinion is to have a proper place to work on it, especially if you're planning to do it as a winter project.  For glues and resins to properly cure, you need to control the temperature. I know exactly what you're saying about not being able to afford a nice new (or near new) boat due to other financial priorities.  That is the exact situation I found myself in at the time I built and rebuilt the boats I mentioned.  I had the fun of doing the work, obtained a boat to fish from when otherwise I would not have been able to do so, and totally enjoyed fishing from boats that were truly mine.  And with sites such as this one to make inquiries as to how to go about it, you won't have any trouble.  You might even find a fishining buddy or two who want to help you with the repairs as long as you will drag them along with you some when you hit the water.  I was able to do that.

Good Luck, if you do get it keep us posted on how you're doing.[/QUOTE]

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Posted 8/2/2002 8:52 AM (#40243)
Subject: Rebuilding Rotten Boat Interiors

Ranger:

If the hull is sound, don't be afraid to tackle the job of rebuilding the boat decks. I have built boats from scratch and refurbished several over the years. If you have the time (and space) it's a rewarding undertaking. The biggest thing in my opinion is to have a proper place to work on it, especially if you're planning to do it as a winter project. For glues and resins to properly cure, you need to control the temperature. I know exactly what you're saying about not being able to afford a nice new (or near new) boat due to other financial priorities. That is the exact situation I found myself in at the time I built and rebuilt the boats I mentioned. I had the fun of doing the work, obtained a boat to fish from when otherwise I would not have been able to do so, and totally enjoyed fishing from boats that were truly mine. And with sites such as this one to make inquiries as to how to go about it, you won't have any trouble. You might even find a fishining buddy or two who want to help you with the repairs as long as you will drag them along with you some when you hit the water. I was able to do that.

Good Luck, if you do get it keep us posted on how you're doing.