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Boat Restoration

Complete restoration of a vintage fishing boat.

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BeforeYellow boat before restoration, viewed from the bow in the garage

BeforeYellow boat before restoration, showing the stern, hull and trailer

AfterRestored gray boat in a front three-quarter view with hull, windshield and trailer

AfterRestored gray boat in a broadside view showing the full hull and trailer

AfterRestored gray boat from above, showing the interior, seats and outboard motor

AfterRestored boat interior viewed forward from the stern, showing gray carpeting, seating and steering position

AfterFinished boat cockpit with pedestal seat, steering wheel and gray carpeted deck

About this project

Complete restoration of a vintage fishing boat. Transformed from a worn yellow hull on a rusty trailer into a pristine gray vessel with new carpeting, reupholstered seating, and fresh marine electronics. Includes West Bend outboard motor refurbishment.