Restoring my 19ft Anglers Fancy.

davyb

Hey all,

Hoping to start restoring/tidying up my anglers fancy. Unfortunately its been lying docked at the lake for 2 years now. been sunk a few times and is coated in green alge and crap.

the boat is a 2007 model so the hull is spot on minus a few dings and scrapes here and there.

My plan is basic, bring it home and clean it. then repaint the wood that is if its not completely rotten at this stage.

My questions to ya'll are:

1: how to clean off that green alge stuff?

2: can i paint over the gel coat on the exterior and interior so that she looks super clean and sexy .?

3: if the wood is rotten is there anyone in the midlands that specialises in putting new wood on it.

4: Whats the maximum size engine a standard burke boat can take.?

Lads and ladies i appreciate ya taking the time to read this and ANY input or knowledge would be hugely appreciated and very helpful.

Cheers Folks,
Davy

DOTHEDOG

what i would say to you is,read through some threads first you will see all type of tips an tricks..or try this one

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056217528

there's allways someone here to help out,make sure ya throw up pics of the restore

fergal.b

Hi davyd,
1: wet it first and leave it to soak in then powerwash.

2: You can paint over gel coat just give it a rub with sandpaper first then primer then paint. Have a go at buffing it first with rubbing compound you will be surprised at how well it can come back and it will look better than paint.

3:I am sure you will be able to do this yourself if not ask a local carpenter to help out there are a good few about looking for a bit of work.

4: 6HP - 10HP recommended, but I have seen them with a 15hp .

davyb

Fergal thanks a mill for the advice really helped me out there big style.

davyb

This is what my boat looked like 6 weeks ago...

Not pretty...