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Do you have a refrence to securing a boat on stands to work on it? That is one of my worries because I have started cutting and it's still sitting on the rollers. The trailer is definitely on the bigger side for that size boat so I think it supports it well but I have been wondering if it might...

I have a capable machine shop with some a decent selection of tools. Yeah grinding is grinding, I get it but I feel like maybe 5-8k invested in materials and parts plus my work will go substantially further than what 10k will get me in the used boat market right now. I think I can turn this into...

I think one in right shape with an older engine will probably go for 5-6k easily. When its in good shape with a solid updated powertrain, I think it should get 9-13k around where I am. I paid 750$ as is with a trailer. Money aside it seems like the ideal boat to navigate large rivers/lakes and...

Rebuilding even the floor doesnt seem like the worst job ever considering I bought it with the intention of having a little project to build into something exceptionally functional. I know I will have to invest a little more money but I think once it looks brand new with a nice capable engine, I...

It's not that I dont value my time, I'm a self employed machinist and things have been a little slow lately so rebuilding the floor even doesnt seem like the worst thing in the world. I have to dig in deeper and see how far exactly the damage stems.

I think I have my money back in the trailer alone which is a nice Karavan which a electronic brakes and the T-top has got to be worth something. The idea is that I wanted this as a project to build into a miniature, maneuverable and fast sportfish boat. The project I was considering earlier was...

I'm just concerned about the fiberglass tub which has broken. I have been watching alot of videos and the exact process seems to vary boat to boat but basically when rebuilding the transom the remove the plywood covered in fiberglass but leave the inside layer of fiberglass intact. Plus it looks...

There seems to be some separation but I'm hoping to fix it, even if it comes down to some studs and bolts.

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You might be right but I really want to rebuild this. I'm fairly mechanically and technically minded so I think I could take on this project. I have a capable little machine shop at my disposal plus we work with a shop that does aerospace bonding and glueing so maybe they could have something to...

I'm not sure the owner kept the motor and this is what he didnt want to deal with. But I have the tools and the time so I'm trying to begin with some research.

Since I havent introduce myself. I am a machinist and here is the boat that is dragging me into this world. It's a 1992 Mako 171

I was maybe considering rebuild the transom with "wood" to replace the rear entirely. So that the vmax 150 would have a a mounting surface that is rigid enough to support increased weight along with increase torque. Can anybody maybe recommend a brand of material that they prefer to use because...

I was wondering if this is possible to repair. The engine fell off when the last owner hit a pot hole and it looks like it took alot of fiber glass with it. Is it possible to fix? Or maybe completely replace with a wooden transom. I would like it to support a 150hp Yamaha vmax. Or will this area...