So this is my second boat on here. I did a 1984 Ranger 375V a year or so ago.
Anyway I found a guy selling 2 boats on craigslist for something around $2000 for both the Skeeter was without a motor. Then there was a 1981 some sort of F/S with a 115hp Mercury on it. I asked if he would sell just the skeeter and if he could send me a few pics. These are the pics I got.
He had gotten both the boats with plans on redoing the Skeeter and putting the 115 Merc on it. I did not want anything to do with the old boat with the old merc on it.
The guy was super nice and we came to a deal $500.00.
So I got the boat home
Cleaned it out and started the old wet sand and buff trick. THANKS Basscat7
I am amazed at how well it works.
After all the sanding and buffing ( and a drink or 2also I have a vinyl plotter so I was able to make my own replacement decals.) I did the carpet on the back and stuck new decals on it.
Replaced the front dash and switches and carpet
And the last thing I have done to it sofar. Got the new seats.
That is where I am at right now. All the pumps lights and other electronics work. I am going to send the 1 windshield in and have another made.
It has been a lot of fun. I learned a lot from the Ranger I restored, and even more from this one
So I sit and look for a 150 or 175hp Mercury.
I will post some pics when I find a motor for it.
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