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.
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.
