May be picking up a vintage 16' fiberglass kayak and need some insight

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#21

I don’t know much about this but I know a lot about collecting odd castoffs people want to get rid of. I’m drawn to them like moths to a light.

I would take it and save it from the dump.

Once I got it I could then take my time thinking about what I might do with it.

The worst thing that could happen is I would have to haul it to the dump.

I don’t disagree with the others here that it might not be cost effective to finish it and actually use it. You will never know until you put it in a pool or pond and see for yourself.

Crackle Barrel would take it as is and hang it from the ceiling.

Maybe add some pontoons and a sail???
:canoe:

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#22

Thanks for sharing your experience with restoration. I understand how projects can add unexpected costs, and I’ve been there many times, especially with cars and motorcycles. I try to learn from my past mistakes and keep things manageable these days.

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#23

Your boat looks amazing! Nice work!

I definitely don’t want to spend money aimlessly, but I also know that with any project, I’m never getting my money back. I bought a 75 VW Bus for $2,400 that I put well over $8,000 into, but I sold it for $5K. You’re always beholden to what the market will bear.

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#24

Thanks for the thorough insight. You gave me a lot to think about and I’m paying attention to observations that it may not float well at all. I’m no longer leaning toward getting it.

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#25

That makes sense. Thanks!

#26

You’ve bucked the trend among replies in this thread! It’s a really tempting opportunity.

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#27

You and I share that same drive to save things that people no longer find use for. I’m very much a person who can’t stand seeing things just go to a landfill, especially something that someone spent a lot of time and effort into making.

I definitely think that the boat would make a great decoration in a seaside pub or in a rustic cabin. I hope that even if I don’t pick it up that the owner will consider that.

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#28

3” hole saw some holes in the bottom. Spread some on the deck paint it. Insert flowers in holes, cockpit, and hatch.

#30

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#31

Seen people do it with old kayak or damaged ones.