I bought an old 1969 Sea King that was in pretty rough shape. I bought the boat and trailer together for a fair $275. I sanded it, painted it, fitted it with plywood decking, waterproofed the plywood, and carpeted it. I now have a pretty decent fishing rig! I am not completely done with it, I have another seat to add, a front hatch and lights, but it is for all intents and purposes lake ready. Enjoy!
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sixgun86
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Great restore, any plans for an outboard? Post up some water pics when you get the chance.
Great restore, any plans for an outboard? Post up some water pics when you get the chance.
TheMaestro
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Thats a nice mod 
Are you adding any gadgets like rod holders or lights?
Are you adding any gadgets like rod holders or lights?flajsh
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Looks good. Nice and open. What size ob you going with.
Thank you all for the compliments!
I haven't decided on an outboard yet, I guess I will just wait till I find the right one at the right price... I did alot of shopping around and research before I purchased that boat... not that it cost alot of money technically, but heck I analyse the cost of mustard between size, quality and value before buying it. In the mean time I put a 54lb thrust trolley on it that pushes it around pretty good, and since all I really need it for is fishing that will get me by till I find a good outboard.
Although if anyone has suggestions, I am listening. I always appreciate the advice of someone who knows much more about something than I. I do believe I was reading a thread on here about staying away from a merc(correct me if i'm wrong)... and wouldn't you know it I was on the water yesterday and a fellow fisherman was trying to sell me a Merc... As of now I wouldn't even know what to ask him about it or what a fair price is.
As for accessories, I do have plans to add rod holders and cup holders in the very near future. I am also struck between either a cooler or livewell... I guess that depends on whether I want my beer cold or my fish fresh. :LOL2:
I also want to put a pedestal in the middle with another leather seat, I am just trying to decide if I want a pole or to build a box that I could use for additional storage.
I haven't decided on an outboard yet, I guess I will just wait till I find the right one at the right price... I did alot of shopping around and research before I purchased that boat... not that it cost alot of money technically, but heck I analyse the cost of mustard between size, quality and value before buying it. In the mean time I put a 54lb thrust trolley on it that pushes it around pretty good, and since all I really need it for is fishing that will get me by till I find a good outboard.
Although if anyone has suggestions, I am listening. I always appreciate the advice of someone who knows much more about something than I. I do believe I was reading a thread on here about staying away from a merc(correct me if i'm wrong)... and wouldn't you know it I was on the water yesterday and a fellow fisherman was trying to sell me a Merc... As of now I wouldn't even know what to ask him about it or what a fair price is.
As for accessories, I do have plans to add rod holders and cup holders in the very near future. I am also struck between either a cooler or livewell... I guess that depends on whether I want my beer cold or my fish fresh. :LOL2:
I also want to put a pedestal in the middle with another leather seat, I am just trying to decide if I want a pole or to build a box that I could use for additional storage.
flajsh
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You will get a lot of help from very knowable people her.
I think the thread about outboard was mine.
And I would never have known that about older mercer. Glad I asked.
I think the thread about outboard was mine.
And I would never have known that about older mercer. Glad I asked.
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