Firescooby
Well-known member
Well, brought her home today. It's a Blue Star Superchief 140 (best I can tell).
Gonna spend the winter "restoring" her best I can...I hope.
PLAN:
Strip bottom, beat out a couple of dents, and reseal...maybe with Gluv-it,
Paint exterior
Boat is completely decked out, but wood has seen it's better days.
Gonna use existing wood for template and re-deck and seal wood
Replace transom wood with sealed plywood
RE-WIRE!! Wiring is a MESS!!
Replace tires and bearings on trailer
Install new bow roller
Re-carpet bunks if wood is solid
Tell me how I did. Got boat, trailer, roll of marine carpet, two flip seats with raised swivel pedestals, one 55lb transom trolling motor, one 45lb trolling motor, and cheap fish finder...all for $400.
PLEASE give me tips or recommendations.
Also want to get a decent tiller gas for use in local lake and river. Rest of time will be used in campground's electric only lake.
Thanks in advance!!
Gonna spend the winter "restoring" her best I can...I hope.
PLAN:
Strip bottom, beat out a couple of dents, and reseal...maybe with Gluv-it,
Paint exterior
Boat is completely decked out, but wood has seen it's better days.
Gonna use existing wood for template and re-deck and seal wood
Replace transom wood with sealed plywood
RE-WIRE!! Wiring is a MESS!!
Replace tires and bearings on trailer
Install new bow roller
Re-carpet bunks if wood is solid
Tell me how I did. Got boat, trailer, roll of marine carpet, two flip seats with raised swivel pedestals, one 55lb transom trolling motor, one 45lb trolling motor, and cheap fish finder...all for $400.
PLEASE give me tips or recommendations.
Also want to get a decent tiller gas for use in local lake and river. Rest of time will be used in campground's electric only lake.
Thanks in advance!!