Bass Boat restoration project

SJONES · 10-18-09, 11:38 PM

So heres the run down. I just bought my first boat an "89" startos 285 pro go it for $500 dollars its been in a barn un touch for ten years! i need a trolling motor, prop, and batteries. couple question the gas tank will need to be cleaned what the best way to do that? 2nd the clear coat on top side is rough any ideas on how to bring the shine back?

bcklash · 10-19-09, 12:53 AM

Bassboatcentral.com -- go the for Bassboat Restoration forums and those guys are amazing and can help ya with anything. hope this helps

flfireman · 10-19-09, 03:20 PM

Pull the tank, fill it partially full with stripper, then tip it over on the different sides every day or so. The tank will be almost spotless. Just did this with a ski nautique tank last month, worked perfect.

SJONES · 10-19-09, 10:42 PM

What kind of stripper did you use?

BeaverIslander · 10-21-09, 02:32 PM

I second BassBoatCentral. Best site on the net for info on bassboats, fiberglass boats, and motors.

Here is a very valuable thread detailing the process of removing gelcoat oxidation and buffing : http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=311487

Here are some threads people made that show, step by step, the entire process of making an old bassboat new. Just search "Restoration" and you'll find more.
http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=261233
http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=395879
http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=420235
http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=237362

SJONES · 10-21-09, 02:37 PM

Thanks for taking the time to find these post for me Beaver. Very helpful

10-18-09, 11:38 PM	#1
SJONES BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Terre Haute, Indiana Posts: 8	Bass Boat restoration project So heres the run down. I just bought my first boat an "89" startos 285 pro go it for $500 dollars its been in a barn un touch for ten years! i need a trolling motor, prop, and batteries. couple question the gas tank will need to be cleaned what the best way to do that? 2nd the clear coat on top side is rough any ideas on how to bring the shine back?

10-19-09, 12:53 AM	#2
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	Bassboatcentral.com -- go the for Bassboat Restoration forums and those guys are amazing and can help ya with anything. hope this helps __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

10-19-09, 03:20 PM	#3
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	Pull the tank, fill it partially full with stripper, then tip it over on the different sides every day or so. The tank will be almost spotless. Just did this with a ski nautique tank last month, worked perfect. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

10-19-09, 10:42 PM	#4
SJONES BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Terre Haute, Indiana Posts: 8	What kind of stripper did you use?

10-21-09, 02:32 PM	#5
BeaverIslander BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 275	I second BassBoatCentral. Best site on the net for info on bassboats, fiberglass boats, and motors. Here is a very valuable thread detailing the process of removing gelcoat oxidation and buffing : http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=311487 Here are some threads people made that show, step by step, the entire process of making an old bassboat new. Just search "Restoration" and you'll find more. http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=261233 http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=395879 http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=420235 http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=237362

10-21-09, 02:37 PM	#6
SJONES BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Terre Haute, Indiana Posts: 8	Thanks for taking the time to find these post for me Beaver. Very helpful

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