Hi all, 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, seal up the pin holes with (likely) muggy weld, paint, 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).
Pictures of "Old Blue" are attached. IF ANYONE HAS THOUGHTS/IDEAS ON WHEN IT WAS MADE AND BY WHOM, I'd love to hear them!
I’m planning to sand/strip it down, patch/rivet/5200 the holes, seal up the pin holes with (likely) muggy weld, paint, 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).
Pictures of "Old Blue" are attached. IF ANYONE HAS THOUGHTS/IDEAS ON WHEN IT WAS MADE AND BY WHOM, I'd love to hear them!