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Trying to rehab a super rough old boat - Advice Welcome
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<blockquote data-quote="MinkHeel" data-source="post: 474094" data-attributes="member: 25752"><p>I recently came into possession of a very rough old aluminum (row) boat. It is 12 ft long with a 50 in beam. No info on manufacture, age, etc. Has original oar locks and its shallow draft. Numerous small holes in the sides and a few holes (up to about the size of a nickel) in the bottom as well.</p><p></p><p>I’m planning to sand/strip it down, patch/rivet/5200 the holes, reinforce the transom, seal up the pin holes with (likely) muggy weld, paint, throw on a small engine and use it just to knock around the local lake with my kids.</p><p></p><p>I‘m reasonably handy (I’ve restored an old house), but this will be a new experience. I’ve searched the forums here and bookmarked a number of threads, but am hoping y’all can provide additional advice, guidance, or encouragement. (Or tell me I’m insane and just to turn it into a giant planter).</p><p></p><p>Seriously, I honestly don't know if this can even be done, so any advice is welcome. If yall have thoughts on age/make I'd love to hear that as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MinkHeel, post: 474094, member: 25752"] I recently came into possession of a very rough old aluminum (row) boat. It is 12 ft long with a 50 in beam. No info on manufacture, age, etc. Has original oar locks and its shallow draft. Numerous small holes in the sides and a few holes (up to about the size of a nickel) in the bottom as well. I’m planning to sand/strip it down, patch/rivet/5200 the holes, reinforce the transom, seal up the pin holes with (likely) muggy weld, paint, throw on a small engine and use it just to knock around the local lake with my kids. I‘m reasonably handy (I’ve restored an old house), but this will be a new experience. I’ve searched the forums here and bookmarked a number of threads, but am hoping y’all can provide additional advice, guidance, or encouragement. (Or tell me I’m insane and just to turn it into a giant planter). Seriously, I honestly don't know if this can even be done, so any advice is welcome. If yall have thoughts on age/make I'd love to hear that as well. [/QUOTE]
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