re-building one sometimes makes you laugh.. or roll your eyes.. and go omg!

[Questsportfishing]

so .. long time no see or type.. I have been working, running from storms, FISHING (11 wahoos in 6 trips ~ .. ) anyway enough of that..
I took a 35' crusader to rebuild. Most were destined to haul dope when they were built this one was built very poorly.. ! the stringers float and wobble on the aft outside ones, NO stringers on the outboard side were ever attached to frames and the deck set on the fuel tank and she was put together with barn nails.. OMG!
so here are some pics to get you to laugh.. Jaws would like the foam.. (it sorta held things together.. ) ..
have you ever seen a exhaust muffler made into a aft bulkhead??? now you have.. enjoy..
to all that went through the storm I hope things get back together for you (including roads..) so cool to hear my friends up there help their neighbors like they do.. makes me feel warm n fuzzy in a world of repubs, demos, n tea baggers ...!

yes that is a floating aft stringer.. Have a great day !!!

[brokensheer]

let me know when you need those glass parts we talked about, Best of luck with the project!,

[Questsportfishing]

some people just don't know boats, structure or weight and balance.. they take a cool hull and just screw it up... ( must be a bug they caught from a politician or congressman or woman.. hahahaha.. ) *made you think about the possibility anyway..
well I have been doing more fishing than working in the sun so at least I balance my days out!

update is I have removed more bad stuff and have just sat there with a rum n coke and tried to figure out 'other people' then I made another rum n coke and gave up on that!
*especially when they have no idea where to install a bulkhead ..

the boat hull is a strong build by far and still a great block to rebuild at the cost which balances out the job. a set of cat 3116's at 300 hp is the new power.

not sorry about the dolphin pic.. it has been this way all year.. ~

[jawz12]

looks like fun ted -

some of the stuff i've seen manufactures do - nothing surprises me any more...

[seapower]

At least it's leaning in the right direction with you! Around here it's been all working on boat's and no fishing. Been out day since the first week in May. This "new" boat is really cramping my fishing day's! Looking forward to making up for it. Frank

[Questsportfishing]

1 day on the water gives you 2 days back on your life.. please get your priorities straight my friend.. all the best !