Looking at a Gambler (Photos)

[MickeyBlue]

Hey guys. Im looking at a Gambler. Its a mid 90's. The guy im buying it from has never used the boat but its sat uncovered for the past 7 yrs unused. The gel coat is in rough shape but its not peeling or cracked. Seats need re upolstered and carpet replaced. Question is. Whats the model? All i can get from the guy is it says All Pro on the Gambler decal and is 20ft. I tried to add some pics but says theyre to big. Sorry for the double post. Thought i just added pictures

[Babe Winkleworm]

Old girl will need ALOT of work! It'll look 1000 times better with some wet sand and polish

[MickeyBlue]

got some pictures after sanding and dong some buffing. I didnt realize there was so much flake on the boat. The oxidation was so bad it looked like soild colors. Now to the carpet and putting a steering helm on her.

[dswindall]

Looking good

[Babe Winkleworm]

Looking good! same color pattern as mine. It'll get alot of comments at the ramp. If you want to see what it will look like when finished text me a phone # I'll send you pics.

[crank68]

What grits of paper did you use .?

[GPGambler]

Hey guys. Im looking at a Gambler. Its a mid 90's. The guy im buying it from has never used the boat but its sat uncovered for the past 7 yrs unused. The gel coat is in rough shape but its not peeling or cracked. Seats need re upolstered and carpet replaced. Question is. Whats the model? All i can get from the guy is it says All Pro on the Gambler decal and is 20ft. I tried to add some pics but says theyre to big. Sorry for the double post. Thought i just added pictures

To answer some of your questions. This is a 92 or 93 206 model. I have a 91 model 206. The only difference I see is the layout of the back deck and you have the grab rails.

[MickeyBlue]

i actually contacted them with the email you posted. its a 93 206. definitely needs some work but it'll get there eventually. just because it aint carpeted dont mean it cant be fished out of. haha

[MickeyBlue]

some spots were really bad so i used 600 but gingerly. i went up to 1500 to get the scratches out. i couldnt see most of the scratches til i compounded it. i thought i could shortcut and stop at 800 or 1000 but that didnt happen.

[MickeyBlue]

Anyone know where to pick up a bench seat? Seams it might be cheaper than reupholstering and new foam. Or has anyone put bucket seats in?

[GPGambler]

Go with buckets. You won't regret it.

[Babe Winkleworm]

How do you put buckets in anyone have any pics?

[ldbass55]

Man you got a lot of work ahead of you....good luck, I just dont have the patience to do that kind of repairs...The boat is sure cleaning up nice though....A testament on how good the finish is on the boats...
LD

[MickeyBlue]

Has anyone used Interlux before? The consoles wont come out. The oxidation was to bad on the drivers side. Its through the gel. I was thinking about sanding them out and painting black using Interlux. Not sure what it will look like. Hopefully decent.

[redlinerobert]

What a great project! Can't wait to see it finished.

[MickeyBlue]

I'll have to start taking pics. I didnt even think about that. I just had to cut out some of the front deck and replace it. I got some .125 aluminum for the console. I wanna get rid of the gauges except water pressure and tach. Gonna mount the HDS in there. Who needs a speedo? haha

[skeeter91]

that's what i did,worked great
did you get this boat from around Wilmington,NC?I was suppose to go look at it for someone else,but never panned out.lookn good

[bigGUNS04]

That dash looks good!

[skeeter91]

That dash looks good!

THANKS!

[GamblerSam]

Looking very good!!!