my new $125 boat 2024

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I bought this boat and trailer today from a coworker for $125. It is a 1959 model and 14' long 55" wide. Now the fun part of stripping the paint, making repairs, building seats, deck and floor. Then it is alodine, prime and paint. More pictures to follow.

Andy

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cart7t reply :

Yikes! I was 2 years old when that thing was made.

Good luck!

fishingfourfun reply :

Nice boat! I wasn't even a gleam in my daddy's eye when the boat was made. ;D

kms399 reply :

as long as it doesn't leak I see nothing wrong with it whatsoever. my boat was it pretty rough shape when I bought it now it is a duck killin, fishin machine. It is nice to see someone not afraid to do a little work to get what they want. Please post some pics when you are done. congratulations on your new boat.

remember fish don't care what kind of boat you are in, just what color senko you are using

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It is in suprisingly good shape for its age. I found a little corrosion and a few cracks coming from rivet holes, but I am an aviation sheetmetal mechanic so I am very proficient in fixing aluminum. I have to get a plug and a paddle tomorrow and I am going on the maiden voyage to see how it floats or sinks and to check the stability of it for decking.

Andy

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

If that's a lone star, they are collectible. PM hachiesting06, he did a beautiful restore job on one right down to duplicating the original 50's logo.

Decking should be kept on the floors with these boats. If anything, 1/2 a bow deck w/pedestal. DO not deck the whole thing from the seats up, very unstable. Floors are ok to deck though.

Good luck with her. We may have to start an "antique Low budget boating" club, mine is a '64

SteveFinMD reply :

Congrats on the good deal. I am looking forward to following your project. Good luck with her.

Daniel My Brother reply :

Sweet! Take your time and enjoy the process. Projects like these are why I love jon boats. Good luck and keep us posted.

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under the 8 coats of paint I learned that the boat is a Crestliner and the title says 1956 not 1959 like I thought. I plan on a 6ft deck on the bow 12" off the floor to gain some storage and floors the rest of the way with a bench or two.

Stripping paint is now on my three least favorite things to do I have done about a 1'x4' patch so far.

Andy

razyrsharpe reply :

i have one that is a similar body style that i am trying to restore. but my lack of knowledge is making me him-and-haw (procrastinate for you that don't speak redneck) about getting it done. can be an intimidating task for those with little know how.

good luck with yours and i hope you will keep us posted on your results.

JayDub reply :

Awwww.... : LBH remembered me and my boat. I'm touched. lol

guest reply :

Cool project boat, dude.

Keep us updated.

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under the 8 coats of paint I learned that the boat is a Crestliner and the title says 1956 not 1959 like I thought. I plan on a 6ft deck on the bow 12" off the floor to gain some storage and floors the rest of the way with a bench or two.
Stripping paint is now on my three least favorite things to do I have done about a 1'x4' patch so far.

Andy

Some guys would want you to restore it to original condition. Personally, I would make it how you want it, but don't do anything permanent, so when you go to sell it, you gut it and restore it, as opposed to modernizing it. In 40 years, if I ever decide to sell the Lund fish n ski we are restoring, I will remove everything, and make it as original as possible.

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I now have 99% of the paint off and am going to be alodining, filling dents and I have one repair to do where I blended through the hull while I was removing some bad exfo corrosion. I also have to figure out how to fix one of the gunwales. It is cracked and bent which is putting an oilcan in the side of the boat. I really need to cut about 18" out of the middle of it and put an insertion in. Does anyone know where I can get extrusion like you would use on a gunwale?

kybassangler reply :

nice project Bass should be in trouble!

wickyman reply :

That is a beautiful boat! I want to see it when you get it done! PM me the finished product. I just got a free kayak, and I am in the same boat as you, no pun intended! lol I have to basically restore the wood, and repaint the canvas. Should be just as fun to restore! I saved myself 1200 bucks, and was lucky enough to have friends whom own 10 kayaks! I just wish that it was simpler to do, like an aluminum boat, but it will be in the water, soon, all the same!

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It is now primed and I am trying to get the floor and seats done. I still need to make a top for the bow, cut out the front floor and back wall of the front floor which Right now it is just an OSB template. I also need to add all of the aluminum subfloor and stiffeners, etc. I added some storage for 3600 boxes under the front seat. I am more than welcome to comments or seggestions.

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I took it out fishing today with a borrowed transom trolling motor. The boat is alot more stable that I thought. i was even able to stand and fish on the elevated locker in the front.

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MissouriBassin reply :

Nice work!

32251 reply :

Super nice boat you have restored!

Jimzee reply :

You done a real good job restoring that boat. Carpet looks nice and floor hatch is well done. Be proud!!!

Team_Dougherty reply :

Great job. well done. I am amazed at some of the work I have seen on here.

fishingfourfun reply :

Great job! It makes me want to make upgrades (put wood flooring) in my modified v hull!

MattStrykul reply :

Nice~! I think you could have decked above the seats, but I guess better be safe than sorry

surfer reply :

verry nice work.

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ww2farmer reply :

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Yikes! I was 2 years old when that thing was made.
Good luck!

SO was my mom LOL ;D

Great job on the boat, I am sure you will get many enjoyable hours of fishing from her.

farmpond1 reply :

It certainly sounds like you're in the right occupation for the task at hand. Surely you know some jet engine mechanics who can help out. Mount some turbofans on that baby!

Tokyo Tony reply :

Wow, amazing work there. I have to admit, when I saw your first couple of pictures I wasn't too impressed :-?

But now that baby is beautiful ;D

I would have no idea where to start with a project like that :-/

And one more different smiley for good measure :-*

fisherdave reply :

Man you did a great job on that thing I am very impressed.

sal669 reply :

YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB, MY FRIEND

Gatorbassman reply :

Man that thing look awesome. I'm very impressed.

bowtech_182 reply :

I'm hoping that santa gets me a couple seat bases , a leaning seat for up front and a regular seat for back. Next week also comes a rod locker.

FishingBuds reply :

simple and looks good, great job

Bass XL reply :

man you did a really great job on that...way to go....now if only i could do that to a boat :-/

JayW reply :

Nice job! 8-)

maxke01 reply :

What kind of paint did you use on this? Looks awesome!

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What kind of paint did you use on this? Looks awesome!

It is Mil-spec aviation polyurethane gray with an epoxy zinc chromate primer.

PDB reply :

Bowtech, you did an amazing job with that boat. I wish I had the skill to do boat restoration, that would be a kick. I'd love to do one of those late 50's early 60's fiberglass "batboats" with the big fins on the back.

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Nice work!

Very nice!

fishinsteve reply :

Excellent work!! Be proud of that job!!

Well done!

Dean reply :

Wow!!! That looks slick, nice job man. 8-)

PBAngler reply :

All I can say is wow and great job!

rswell2 reply :

What kind of support did you use under your floor?

Phishin Fillip reply :

Thats inspiring. You did an incredible job on this boat and it will probably last another 50 years.

You have me considering finding a fixer upper for next year when i move off campus!

Kansas Angler reply :

Lookin nice and neat =]

Jim McC reply :

Great job there. What did you use under the floor for support? I want to put a flat floor in a 12' V-hull, and I need some advice. Thanks.

tennwalkinghorse reply :

Lots of luck and enjoy

Walking Horse

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Great job there. What did you use under the floor for support? I want to put a flat floor in a 12' V-hull, and I need some advice. Thanks.

The floor has some aluminum aircraft seat track extrusion bolted to it in key locations. I have zero flex issues. only the front half of the floor is attached to the boat via aluminum angles. The aft 8ft of floor is laid in place with a slight interference fit with the ribs to prevent shifting with the seat track bolted directly to the floor on th underside

ghogan52 reply :

Are you able to pull this boat with the Honda accord you show in the one picture? Also how much did this total project end up costing you. I am looking a a 15 ft v-hull as a project boat and they are asking $500 for boat and trailer. I am not sure if I can pull it with my Honda V6.

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Are you able to pull this boat with the Honda accord you show in the one picture? Also how much did this total project end up costing you. I am looking a a 15 ft v-hull as a project boat and they are asking $500 for boat and trailer. I am not sure if I can pull it with my Honda V6.

The accord is my wifes. I pull it with a 1992 civic with no issues. I do live 2 miles from the lake though. I really don't know how much I have in the boat but all my paint and aluminum was free along with all the sealant that used on the floor, so it was a lot cheaper that it could have been Personally I would not pay $500 for another v-hull. I would much rather have a flat bottom and would put the money towards that. My intention was flat bottom until I came across this for $125

Omaha reply :

Man, I'd love for a deal like that. 8-)

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