Post by: driller41 on April 10, 2017, 09:50:18 PM
Been going through some not so cool things in life, and recently decided to escape reality by acting on a life long dream to get out on the water.
I recently picked up an 18' marlin for dirt cheap. It was for good reason too, as the transom, stringers, and floor were toast. The cap and hull are also split. Being in graduate school, I hadn't had much time to get to business on the needed fiberglass work, so i spent what little free time I had perusing CL and ended up stumbling across a 19' Rogers bonneville. The rogers has more components, good stringers and transom, BUT has external damage, and the cap/hull are split too....
I'm really wanting to hit the water this summer in the rogers, but I understand how close it is and kinda understand how long it will take to do the following:
Fix fiberglass and cap hull
Paint
Go through engine and pump
Build new fuel tanks
Build new interior
What do you guys think I should do, go for it, or find a floating hull?!
For what it's worth, I worked as a fabricator through school, and am an engineer (hold the jokes haha) this isn't my first rodeo, but it's my first boat!
Also, I'm in Salem,OR but will be headed to Gorman,CA in a couple weeks if anyone has something I might need!
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Post by: driller41 on April 11, 2017, 07:18:19 AM
I picked the projects up so I can be productive towards hitting the water no matter what, instead of sitting and waiting and ending up with nothing!
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Post by: Undersoul02 on April 11, 2017, 09:34:32 AM
The Rogers TR has a lot of potential, but it's going to be a hell of a project. You'd be money ahead by finding something more complete and less damaged. The deals are out there and a drive down to CA might be a good option considering the time and money you would have wrapped up in that Rogers.
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I agree with this. I'd take the money you're going to be spending on the rebuild (which is going to be a lot!!!) and find a nice turn key boat that will get you out on the water.
Post by: driller41 on April 11, 2017, 09:48:37 AM
I see the potential in the TR, and am having a mental battle daily to go full bore on it now, or find a turn key (or floating hull I have an engine and rigging is no biggie) and do a slow build on it!
I'm keeping my eyes on the market, and will be in cali in two weeks. May just rent a pickup if I can find a deal!
Post by: shadow3621 on April 12, 2017, 01:12:42 PM
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Post by: driller41 on April 12, 2017, 01:25:22 PM
I'm still looking for a turn key, but thinking my budget is too low. I think ideal case for me is to find someone who wants to hang on to their engine and will let the rest go.
Probably going to pick up some fiber glass and epoxy here in the next week and get the rogers back in one piece, so it doesn't scare people if/when I let it go
Post by: SpecialTG3 on April 13, 2017, 06:03:52 PM
Might be just what your looking for. Good luck
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Post by: driller41 on April 13, 2017, 10:30:37 PM
http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=28725
Might be just what your looking for. Good luck
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Thanks for looking out for me! And to the other guys too. I've got a big paper to finish up before calling folks...
...unless anyone know anything about systems thinking theory?!
Post by: driller41 on May 15, 2017, 10:26:25 AM
Marlin is gone.
Rogers is stripped and I'm slowly working my way to glassing it back together. Contemplating capping it.
I took everyone's advice and found a turn key boat. Picked up a '71 kona. There are a couple goofey things on it, but it fit the requirements! Going to get it on the water this week hopefully, and do some tweaking.
Thanks to all for the advice, and especially to the ones keeping their eye out for me!!
Post by: driller41 on July 05, 2017, 07:18:52 PM
The kona runs well now. I put a rebuilt Holley double pumper 800 on, and found out that the roll pin in the distributor was sheared. After that, she purrs! I pulled the swim deck off a couple weeks ago, and have just been burning fuel!!
Anyone else in Oregon on here?
Post by: 76Challenger on July 06, 2017, 01:57:57 PM
1977 Challenger
Post by: driller41 on July 06, 2017, 04:25:07 PM
Looks good glad you finally were able to get something out there and enjoy it
1977 Challenger
Thanks man! It's been fun so far. I do however understand why these are river boats now
How's the challenger been this season?
Post by: 76Challenger on July 06, 2017, 05:00:14 PM
Thanks man! It's been fun so far. I do however understand why these are river boats nowBeen a great season so far no issues
How's the challenger been this season?
I don't use ours on the river a whole lot either more on lakes since I am in central Cali and it's a bit of a drive to any part of the river 1977 Challenger
Post by: driller41 on July 06, 2017, 11:10:57 PM
Been a great season so far no issues
1977 Challenger
Awesome!
I'm finding it hard to not spend all my time, energy, and money on the dang boats! So much good reading here.