1966 15ft. Springbok aluminum boat restoration
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Restored a 1966 15ft Springbok aluminum boat I bought for $850 w/ trailer. It took about a month and a half. I worked on it 3-4 times a week for 3-4 hours at a time. It was leaking when i purchased it so i sealed every rivet and seam on both sides of the boat ( jb weld & 5200). Wood was rotted on seats and transom so they were replaced, Carpeted the seats, stripped and painted both side of the boat. No power tools were used other than a drill for transom screws. Hand sanded everything, cut all wood with hand saw, and used a wire brush to polish the whole boat.
Nice to see the old boats saved to fish another day!
i did not need to see this but could not turn it off because of the funky jams! thanks for stepping out side the box
I was just gifted an almost 60 year old aqua swan & trailer that had been collecting leaves in a driveway for long years. Looks like I have a lot of work ahead of me to get it into that kind of shape but your video does offer some hope of what could be, thanks.
crevispeeker i also just got an aqua swan would love to compare notes
Thank you for sharing this video. It is very informative. You did a good job with the painting.
Had one of these little boats when i lived at home.The 14ft. is miles ahead of a 12 footer when it comes to "stability" in rough water.Never once did it ever come close to being "swamped" and i felt completely safe in all water conditions.A bit "underpowered" with a "Johnson 6hp" but hey my grandfather bought the motor new so i couldn't complain..:):).
Guys why not thumb up for this guy... it's my winter project for my 12 " lol lol...
Beautiful job. Looks great. The transom should last a little while, but it really should be coated with something.
Love it
Good music and great work on that boat!
One of the only boat videos that had music that matches the video. The guy below me doesn’t seem to agree. Lol. Nice boat. :)
Nice! I wanna fix up my old boat too, its a Starcraft Jet 15. And nice music too, usually people just play whatever they have, but at least that one sounded good.
I should have said thank you!! Good video.....
Looks great!
Nice came out great and love the song!
Looks good!
Very nice looking and done project. I am watching for a good deal on a boat. I am moving back to my home state of Texas from Cali. Retired From military.
I am planning on passing time fishing and DO PLAN ON GETTING a boat when I get back as a project. I have been watching a lot of JON BOATS on craigs list and Most of them for sale used they are asking more then what a new one costs...
To bad so many people think just because they added some wood or a motor they have to try to make to much of a profit over what the original cost was...
I see a lot new they are around 800 bucks and a trailer can be got for around 200 or so and they are in the asking range of the same for a 10/20 year old boat... You got a great deal on yours..
Great job groovy tune
On your next restoration simply use cold water sandblasting . The results will be much better , much faster and much more thorough . Just make sure the water is very cold , add ice to your water for an added bonus .
nice job and nice video
Great video. I'm working on a '69 17-ft Starcraft and have been documenting it. I hope to make a video similar to your.
Videos Dope and that transom should hold up for a few years if you treated it correctly.
hahaha love the song Xd
Obvious question: Did it leak after the restoration? Is it still not lieaking 9 years later? Thanks
Had to mute, but loved the video. I have an old 14' SeaNymph top restore and looking for ideas
bead/soda/sand blast the bottom!
👍🏻working on a 14 sea nymph
my dad has a 18 foot springbog and put sides of aluminum all around with suports to hold it up ,can hit waves 3foot and no water splashes in.your boat is a cool boat ,i myself would be interested in purchasing if the price was right.
Alot of work,,,,,,
Nice job, but not sure the transom wood is going to weather that well over time.
+Robert Muckle Keep the boat covered when not in use. Also you will have to keep a good coat of finish on all wood parts. I did a restoration job a few years ago on my Starcraft... still looks good.
It will weather all right if it is marine plywood and sealed good with a marine grade paint or finish.
When you took off the seats were there any Styrofoams inside? If so, where did you get yours if you replaced it?
Awesome vid by the way.
That was a great video! Who the music by?
I just got gifted a 1971 Sea Star 14’ deep V aluminum boat and trailer that I would love to restore!! Does anybody out there have any info on this boat? I can’t find anything!! Someone said it was made in Finland! 🎣🎣🎣
How did your J&B hold up on the bottom
Whats 5200???
As a watcher \I really wish the music would stop , not needed . If you want more viewers to watch , listen .
that's why you get thumbs down.
Had to mute so I could watch the video
Shut that effn music off!!!,