My boat restoration (step-by-step photo) process

[buckhunter14]

I purchased this old aluminum boat for $200, knowing I had a lot of work ahead of me. I don't have photos, but it had sit in the backyard of a family for 20 years and never moved. It was covered in moss and black grit. I knew she would clean right up.

Here is a little photo step-by-step of my progress. I think it looks great and can't wait to put some ducks to her name. I'm by no way, shape, or form good at this type of stuff so I'm proud of the finished work.



First picture of the boat, outside cleaned up after I thought of making the step-by-step photo album.



Striping the inside of the boat.


After I sanded and striped the entire boat, the first coat of paint on the back.


Not in the best of shape, looks much better now!

[buckhunter14]

First coat on the entire boat.


Final paint job, looks starting to come together.


Finished product minus the camo paint on the seats.


One last photo.





Now I can't wait to see it covered in cattails with 2 dozen dekes laying out in front of it on a crisp October morning...

Boat... $200.00
Paint... $38.32
Total... $238.32

[Gangly]

very nice, congrats on a job well done!

[Chuck7]

Outstanding..

[SparrowHawk]

Wow, what a turn around! Boat looks great!!! Great work

[fishinty]

Nice boat .

[buckhunter14]

Thanks guys.

Jared, great to see you around these parts of the forum... haha

[jrbsr]

Nice job, now all you need is some indoor/outdoor carpet or something like it.
To dampen the sounds when moving around.

[m.t.hands]

great job man, i'm impressed

[buckhunter14]

Yesterday I finished up the final touches on the boat and took her down for the first trip in the water. Look great in my opinion. Of course, in mid-October and November the foilage will be much more brown and tan. I'm happy with the looks, is it October yet?



Not a hunting spot of mine, but just putting it into perspective.