That looks good, I'm about to post a picture of what I've been working on.
I have had more fun with this. I had been looking for an inexpensive used boat for some time, but could not find what I was looking for, anywhere near my price range. Solution...
I bought a 1974 16' EldoCraft jon boat (boat only), for $150, and went to work. Though it wasn't much to look at, the boat was in excellent shape. Very few, very minor dents and dings. No holes and not a single leak. The only structural problem was the rotten transom.
I sanded the boat (inside and out), replaced the wood in the transom, sprayed on a self-etching aluminum primer, and topped that with a good quality marine grade aluminum paint. I picked up some camo stencils off the internet and applied the camo job with good old rattle-can spray paint. I floored and decked the boat with 3/4" marine grade plywood, coated with Tuff Coat non-slip marine floor coating. I hinged the deck lid, to give me plenty of dry storage.
I already had the trailer, trolling motor and fish finder (from my last boat). My rod holders (don't laugh... they were free) were given to me. I bought the 1998 25hp electric start Johnson. All-in-all, I've got about $1,500 in the rig. However, more important than that is the enjoyment I got out of this project. I have never done anything like this before (never even held a paint spray gun in my hand before). If I didn't LOVE this boat, I might be looking to pick up another used boat and start all over!!! :D:D:D
Here are a few pics (before, during and after)...
There are a few additional pics at...
Boat Build pictures by speck-tackler - Photobucket
Let me know what you think.
That looks good, I'm about to post a picture of what I've been working on.
You did an excellent job!
Hard to believe it's the same boat!
Very nice job.
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That really looks good!
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Thats awesome. Good old American ingenuity!
Great job. Looks like a great fishing machine!
Great job! Looks awesome. Congrats!
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I like, you should be proud that's a excellent rebuild job.
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looks good, nice job