Project: I dont know WTH to call it yet

[Stinky_Hooker]

Ive wanted a smaller skiff for sometime now for quick trips after work when I dont feel like dealing with the Hooker by myself or even with another person along. I picked this old thing up for 100 bucks including trailer.


When I got her home:




As it sits now after removing the floor, some grinding and cleanup:







Im one of those that believe when you take a boat from nothing in a full resto the name comes to you as you work. Right now its something vulgar as she has already claimed one Dewalt grinder. It was on its last leg anyhow but I pray its not a sign of things to come.

I had no desire to ever do another resto but something about the poor ugly thing and the hull design spoke to me. I even had Mrs Stink look it over with me and she agreed and felt sorry for the lil thing too. She has restored several boats with me and can glass and fair with the best of em. I dont know how much she will help with this one but it was good to have her blessing.

I was unsure of it due to it not being as wide as I wanted but a quick dunk into the pond Friday evening after work put my fears at ease. Its really stable for its size due to the small catamaran style "pontoons". I walked around in it, jumped and leaned all over. It felt pretty solid for not having any weight or decks on it. This should only improve as I add some poundage to it.
After the new floor I plan on doing front and rear deck and extending the gunwales in about 6" on each side for a nice clean flats type boat finish. I think a little 2 stroke 20 or 25 should push it nicely. Maybe a little jackplate and I bet she will damn near run over wet grass.



here is an idea of what Im looking at..simple and clean.



Im thinking seafoam green hull, white/off white interior with black splatter/webbing.


I also found out from a buddy who had one years ago what hull it is:


http://forums.fiberglassics.com/mfg/mfgb65012.jpg




Said he had one years ago. Was a good boat and handled great the only downside was the leaks into the 3 pontoon areas due to the way the floor was glued in. Wont be a problem when I done with the new floor install though.


It's good to know for sure what it is now.


Wish me luck guys Ideas and sugestions always welcome!

[Blue_Runner]

I can see your vision Stinkman.

Reminds me of the 1970ish 13' Salem Skiff project I bought for $150. Had gum saplings growing up thru the rotten floor. I traded it to my bud for a Holland grill in need of attention. I spent $75 and about 5 hours restoring the Holland. He spent aroun $2000 and countless hours restoring the boat.....freakin AWESOME boat tho. Just fished on it last weekend.....and I get to eat from the Holland weekly. It seems I got the better deal!?!!?! Don'tcha think?

Giterdone!

[randlemanboater]

That will be a sweet boat when you are done with it SH. Good luck with the resto!

[spareparts]

thats how my 14 McKee started out, it was supposed to be a quick, cheap redo, took over a year and I don't want to talk about how much money

[bgreene]

Put a 25hp on it..........so it moves !

[step up here]

not that is buying a shell. lots of luck with your project!

[Stinky_Hooker]

It's coming together...slowly but surely...

[Blue_Runner]

Nothing slow about it if you ask me! You're making short work of it. Like those gunnel rod holders.

[Stinky_Hooker]

So far my math is telling me Ive added roughly 190lbs of weight in wood not counting glass materials. Deduct say 50 for the old floor and seats from the original 215 and im still in the neighborhood of 350-360ish without the front deck. By the time its done Im guessing Ill be in the 450+ range. Not terrible but Im trying to stay light as possible. I do believe the weight will add stability and ride quality to the lil guy though. We shall see.

[randlemanboater]

From here you could easlily go full on flats boat if you wanted...but it would be much heavier.

Its really looking good!