1987 18’ Wellcraft “restoration”
I’m new to forums and posting (so move the thread if needed) but I wanted to share my progress on my 1987 18’ “restomod”. I hope this can inspire some people to jump on their own projects and keep the momentum going. I started with a hull in good shape, but in pieces for $500 with the trailer. The previous owner started to do the work but lost interest after the transom was replaced and the stringers were worked on. I started by ripping out the ***8776;3 year old stringers that were there because they sloped towards the keel and would not have been a flat deck. Once I got it all cleaned out I started mocking up some marine grade 3/8” ply and building a new, much stronger framing system. I’m nearing completion of the frame and I’m ready to start glassing everything down to the hull. There’s a lot to learn about this but I’m doing my best with what i have. I’ve never done any fiberglassing nor boat work previously and I’m only 21 years old so bear with me! I will keep updating this thread if y’all would like to follow.
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