Submitted by user Robj

Rebuilding a 1992 Wellcraft Excel Bowrider with a 120 hp Volvo Penta i/o Bought the boat as a winter project, but unfortunately it was in far worse shape than I originally thought.

Submitted by user drewmitch44

I bought this sea ray for 100 bucks and im slowly making it my own. Im really taking my time on this so bare with me. Ill add pictures and descriptions as i make progress. If you have any questions or comments e-mail them to me at Drewmitch44@comcast.net . I now have the boat in my parrents garage for the winter so i can work on it. I still am verry busy with work and all so im working when i can. But at least i can work on it during the winter cause my parrents were nice enough to let me take it over to their house.

Submitted by user sand sailor

replacing the cabin sole in my boat

Submitted by user Seafrog

After considerable research and as a result of being a cheap ^%$#*, I set out to build a swim platform. With Boaters World, West Marine, et al charging up to 600 dollars or more for a comparable unit, I was all the more determined to use my power tools. This is the result.....

Submitted by user sailor77.7

I bought this boat in the hopes of being able to take it out on the water this summer. I had my brother in law who said he knew about boats look it over and he told me that it would be a great boat to use. I paid $600 for boat, trailer and motor. Not a bad price for what it is but could have been better. I plan on going thru the whole boat and fixing it up. I know it will not be a quick project fixing the whole thing. I am a novice to all of this and know next to nothing on how to do any of it. I did buy three books that I am waiting to receive that will tell me how to do fiberglassing and restoring old open bows. The title says it is a 17' but upon measuring it from tip of bow to end of transom, it is actually 20'. Not sure why the difference. I have included some pics of what I have to start with and will continue to update as I go along. I will thank those who email me tips and idea's now as it is all appreciated! I will start with the minor gouges in the gelcoat and with the interior floor replacement. When that is complete I will start something else.