Hi All I will try and make this as short and sweet as possible. I recently fell into the deal of the century and picked up a 14ft 1960 Starcraft SeaFarer with a Trailer, and 25 hp Evinrude & Trolling motor all for 50$ :LOL2: . The boat is in great condition as is the engine but this is where my expertise runs out. I currently have done the following...
- Removed the engine and trolling motor and gas can and all hoses and have it stored in my basement for the winter.
- Fogged the engine and verified compression is good.
- created a boat cover support out of PVC and purchased a cover for the boat for out side storage this winter.
- Removed drain plug and angle the boat so if any water gets in it drains out.
Now this is where all my questions start coming to the surface.
- the boat is in great condition and it looks to have had the paint removed from the exterior and part of the interior of the boat. Is there any reason why I should pain the boat in the spring or enjoy it for a bit?
- What is the best way to work on the trailer (going to replace all hardware, sand, repaint, and redo the bearings)? Remove the boat (was thinking about sliding it off in the spring or is it light enough for a couple people to help lift and flip on to a stand?
- Transom looks to be great and was thinking about just resealing?
-looking to add a bimi to it so I can take my kid out on it (she is 2) and help reduce the sun exposure (do they look good and work with boats this size?)
Any input or thoughts would be appreciated as this is my first boat i have owned and want to enjoy it but also make it my own.
Thanks,
A
- Removed the engine and trolling motor and gas can and all hoses and have it stored in my basement for the winter.
- Fogged the engine and verified compression is good.
- created a boat cover support out of PVC and purchased a cover for the boat for out side storage this winter.
- Removed drain plug and angle the boat so if any water gets in it drains out.
Now this is where all my questions start coming to the surface.
- the boat is in great condition and it looks to have had the paint removed from the exterior and part of the interior of the boat. Is there any reason why I should pain the boat in the spring or enjoy it for a bit?
- What is the best way to work on the trailer (going to replace all hardware, sand, repaint, and redo the bearings)? Remove the boat (was thinking about sliding it off in the spring or is it light enough for a couple people to help lift and flip on to a stand?
- Transom looks to be great and was thinking about just resealing?
-looking to add a bimi to it so I can take my kid out on it (she is 2) and help reduce the sun exposure (do they look good and work with boats this size?)
Any input or thoughts would be appreciated as this is my first boat i have owned and want to enjoy it but also make it my own.
Thanks,
A