14' Richline Boat & Trailer Restoration

[Kansas Flathead]

My first restoration, I was given the boat and trailer as birthday gift from my girlfriend and its perfect for what I want it to be.

I've got a lot of work ahead of me on this guy.

 

[Kansas Flathead]

I've done a lot of work before I posted this but here it is so far.

 

[rscottp]

Neat trailer design, is it homemade?

 

[will15120]

I have a trailer close to like that. That's cool how you did the boards and the rollers defiantly something to consider.

 

[CircleG]

Nice and clean! I'm curious as to how the trailer handles on the road. My dad has a boat and trailer just like that just sitting going to waste.
I might have to take that on after I finish my 1648 lowe build $$$

 

[Kansas Flathead]

Thanks for positve feedback Ive put alot thought into it so far

rscottp, it's actually made by a company called Dexter at least that's what the plate on the trailer says.

Will15120 I've only had it on the road once when I picked it up but it seemed to ride well on the highway. I want to put larger wheels on it though, it only has 10" and I tend to drive alot of highway when I take a boat out. I think a bigger wheel wouldn't have to spin as fast.

 

[Kansas Flathead]

Cleaned the outside the other night, I used zep a lume to remove the oxidation. Now its ready for some buffing.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

Your trailer looks nice. If your going to be towing longer distances or at higher speeds I'd replace the trailing arms with nice straight even ones.

 

[Kansas Flathead]

Thanks for that, yea I would agree with that because their pretty twisted.

 

[RStewart]

Nice boat. Same one I have. Anymore progress on it?

 

[Kansas Flathead]

Unfortunately not, time and money have set me back. Come spring time I'm going to start again. It drives me nuts not being able to get anything done

 

[Kansas Flathead]

Finally got back to working on my boat. Got quite a bit done lately.

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[Kansas Flathead]

Front deck looking goodView attachment 1

 

[bonz_d]

Looking good. What is that you are using to cover the decking? Kind of looks like rubber matt.

 

[Kansas Flathead]

Yeah I used rubber matting on the lower floor. I wanted something more rugged and easy to clean

 

[Kansas Flathead]

Finished up my side rails. Still have a few more pole holders to put on but I'm just about to start wiring up.View attachment 1View attachment 2

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