ober51
Well-known member
Hey Guys,
I am relatively new to the site and have decided to take the plunge with a tin boat. I bought the trailer last year and the boat this year. Got a decent deal for this area (NNJ), boat, 4 leather seats, anchor and cover for $300. I don't know the maker of the boat or the year - as I can't find any info on the transom. So any help is appreciated! Maybe I will find some information once I scrape off some of the paint and that flaky yellow. Also, I haven't yet decided what I want to do to the boat - money, time, fishing season approaching all playing a part- at this point. I have, however, decided to make some cosmetic changes. I am going to Steel Flex the bottom, paint the remaining hull with Brightside, and repaint the inside (I think) depending on what I will do with the modification. I want to make it at least nice looking in the interim - though I have a sneaking suspicion I will be doing it all this month, lol.
I have a few pictures early in the process, as I only started scraping for like an hour before this pics were taken. I thought it was going to be a bit easier, I couldn't have been more wrong. The previous owner applied either Herculiner or Rhinoliner over blue paint, which was over greeen paint. The owner must have let some ice form, because when I bought the boat it was peeling badly. That part was easy, but the remaining roll-on liner is awful. Won't come off with paint remover/stripper, rather only through scraping for hours. I am sure some of you can relate. I have been at this for probably 10+ hours. Stinks, but it's coming along.
The black is what I need to get off. Like I mentioned before, this ws earlier in the process, so when I take some pictures tomorrow you'll see the difference (at least I hope). I plan on taking it as far down to the metal as I can to redo the paint. I will at least be doing the upper portions, as I am thinking of adding a low deck to the boat. I don't like to take chances, and will only add a front deck for some storage and likely not even place a chair, we'll see.
There really only seems to be one thing wrong thus far, thought I'm sure that will change! There is a piece that is a bit loose on the back bottom right of the boat. It's like a long support or something. No hole, just detached, and I want to reattach that. What is the best way? Can I use JB Weld? I would rather not get it welded or have to ask someone else to rivet it (though that is a possibility). It looks a bit distorted and I will have to bend it back to reshape it, as well.
Anyway, I look forward to some comments and what not, especially as I add more pictures. Suggestions and critiques are welcome. I would like to avoid mistakes and receive tips that cut down on time - as this scraping bit is not my cup of tea, lol. But I am pumped to see some progress this week.
I am relatively new to the site and have decided to take the plunge with a tin boat. I bought the trailer last year and the boat this year. Got a decent deal for this area (NNJ), boat, 4 leather seats, anchor and cover for $300. I don't know the maker of the boat or the year - as I can't find any info on the transom. So any help is appreciated! Maybe I will find some information once I scrape off some of the paint and that flaky yellow. Also, I haven't yet decided what I want to do to the boat - money, time, fishing season approaching all playing a part- at this point. I have, however, decided to make some cosmetic changes. I am going to Steel Flex the bottom, paint the remaining hull with Brightside, and repaint the inside (I think) depending on what I will do with the modification. I want to make it at least nice looking in the interim - though I have a sneaking suspicion I will be doing it all this month, lol.
I have a few pictures early in the process, as I only started scraping for like an hour before this pics were taken. I thought it was going to be a bit easier, I couldn't have been more wrong. The previous owner applied either Herculiner or Rhinoliner over blue paint, which was over greeen paint. The owner must have let some ice form, because when I bought the boat it was peeling badly. That part was easy, but the remaining roll-on liner is awful. Won't come off with paint remover/stripper, rather only through scraping for hours. I am sure some of you can relate. I have been at this for probably 10+ hours. Stinks, but it's coming along.
The black is what I need to get off. Like I mentioned before, this ws earlier in the process, so when I take some pictures tomorrow you'll see the difference (at least I hope). I plan on taking it as far down to the metal as I can to redo the paint. I will at least be doing the upper portions, as I am thinking of adding a low deck to the boat. I don't like to take chances, and will only add a front deck for some storage and likely not even place a chair, we'll see.
There really only seems to be one thing wrong thus far, thought I'm sure that will change! There is a piece that is a bit loose on the back bottom right of the boat. It's like a long support or something. No hole, just detached, and I want to reattach that. What is the best way? Can I use JB Weld? I would rather not get it welded or have to ask someone else to rivet it (though that is a possibility). It looks a bit distorted and I will have to bend it back to reshape it, as well.
Anyway, I look forward to some comments and what not, especially as I add more pictures. Suggestions and critiques are welcome. I would like to avoid mistakes and receive tips that cut down on time - as this scraping bit is not my cup of tea, lol. But I am pumped to see some progress this week.