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Old 08-20-2015, 05:50 PM
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Man was she sunk at one time or just pure neglect?
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It was a long story of who actually rigged the boat originally , someone modified the stringers, a lot of blocked limber holes, lack of gelcoat and 5200 and a whole lot of neglect until now.
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Wet ride!!! Wow... Lots of work ahead!!!
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Its typical Wellcraft construction. The boat is almost 30 years old.
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The bright side.................I had rather dig out a completely rotted transom where 95% comes out with a screwdriver than one the has a little rot around the gimbles and you gotta take out 95% solid transom!!! LOL!
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It's pretty much done and back in the water
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That's the shortest restoration thread I have ever seen!
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OK get ready for a LOT OF PICS
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