im looking to buy a 18ft. cabin cruiser. the hull is in good condition along with the windows and top of the bow. however, the inside of the boat needs a lot of work. i have never done anything like this before. is there any good books or websites to refer to? all in all, i really like the boat and i don't mind if it takes a year to finsh it myself...any advice will be greatly appreciated
2007-08-07 12:01:11 · 2 answers · asked by mike 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Something like this is a matter of taste I would think. You'd have to have a good knowledge of wood of course and where to get it.
I don't know if you'd find a "book" about this other then what you want.
Having the power tools, the knowledge of wood and proper use of tools, material and where to buy it. And, of course, lots of time. Good luck
2007-08-07 23:05:05 · answer #1 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never seen an 18 foot cabin cruiser. Do you mean a cuddy cabin? Before you go tackling such a project you should search for all the information possible. How do you know the hull is in good condition? Is the transom rotted? Are the through hull fittings properly fit and bedded? Is the electrical wiring sound? Engine mounts solid? Does it have a stuffing box? Is it leaking?
These are just a few of the things that can cause a boat to sink. There are many things that need attention to make sure it is sea worthy.
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2007-08-08 17:27:46 · answer #2 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋