36' tri-cabin

turtlem1969 · Post by **turtlem1969** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:31 am

Just got a 36 tri cabin project boat. just about completely gutted as far as finish work is concerned, needs engines , but other than that is in what i would consider very good shape, and the price was right- free-, yep it was free, just have to move it to my house. It should be arriving the begining of next week, got to wait to get all the permits in order. Will post some pics later this afternoon.

rickalan35 · Post by **rickalan35** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:09 am

Good luck with your upcoming project turtlem1969, I've owned a '74 Tri for the past 12 years. If any of us can help you with either advice or photos please feel free to ask.

Rick

Coralkong · Post by **Coralkong** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:40 am

'74 here as well.

I can tell you what to avoid getting into inside the boat....lol.

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:57 pm

Good luck with the new project. Love my '79 Tri-cabin and wouldn't trade it for the world.

Bob Giaier · Post by **Bob Giaier** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:21 pm

Mines a '73 and I am just finishing rebuilding the aft deck. I gotta believe you have some work back there. Once you get to that I can forward pictures of the structure and such.

turtlem1969 · Post by **turtlem1969** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:25 pm

sorry for taking so long with pics, had to run to florida right after i posted the message, will definately get some on tomorrow. will definately be asking a lot of questions on it, or atleast requesting some pics of finished ones.

turtlem1969 · Post by **turtlem1969** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:27 am

finally some pics.

http://pbckt.com/sm.dWRa

jon_e_quest · Post by **jon_e_quest** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:41 pm

Wow! And I thought I had a project! Judging from the teak helm and white galley cabinets, I'm pretty sure you have a 1972 model. I just bought the same boat; in horrible condition from the windshield back, but mostly all there. It'll be interesting to see future photos of the progress you make! Maybe we can be of some help to each other. Good Luck!

turtlem1969 · Post by **turtlem1969** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:31 pm

it will probably be a few months before i can really get started on it, have to fish up the f25 and enjoy it for a bit.

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 6:09 am

great scott what ripped in to that boat ! good luck..

turtlem1969 · Post by **turtlem1969** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:17 am

From what i understand- the engines had gone bad and they had to cut out the back to get them out and then decided they were going to redo the interior. It is actually in better shape then the pics show.

Gaian · Post by **Gaian** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 8:09 pm

You are a brave soul. I was looking at that boat last month as well. I found a 1973 Tri Cabin a little closer to home. Not quite free but not quite that much work either. I'll be watching with interest your progress. And post some on my own.

Coralkong · Post by **Coralkong** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:29 am

Good Lord!

You are a braver man than I.

turtlem1969 · Post by **turtlem1969** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:43 am

its not quite as bad as the photos show, at least i keep telling myself that, everything is structurally sound on it from the aft bulkhead forward, from that point forward a little cleaning and leveling of the floor and the finish work, i.e. paneling, paint or wall paper can be done.

as far as being brave, well they say there is a fine line between bravery and stuppiditty (sp) hopefully i haven't crossed that line too far.

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:29 pm

She'll be a beauty when you're done - keep smiling!.

I wonder how many of those beers it will take to complete?