Would this boat be worthy of restoration??? Pics attached

[fillupd]

I am thinking of tackling arestoration of this boat. Any thoughts, tips, comments?
http://s197.photobucket.com/al...hing/

[boostedone]

Depends on your handiness and what its worth to you, but considering you have it I guess it has some worth. It would also depend on what you meant by restoration.
I cant comment if you mean restore it to like new condition with all period correct parts for the 1960s since that gets real expensive real quick.
But if you are wanting to just make it good again and arent worried about putting modern day parts on it, Id say heck yeah. That thing looks easy because for the most part it looks like its in good shape. You have very little wood in it, and it doesnt look like the aluminum is bad in the photos. Some wood work, some paint, and some wiring and youd have a cool little boat.

[cajunduex]

that looks like a fairly straight foward fix up. not alot of work but just enough to make it interesting. and not just that when your done that boat right there will be alot of fun to run around the lake in.

[luvdmymerc]

Why?????

[fillupd]

I just have never attempted this kind of project, although I am capable, I was just curious about the cost of fixing up a boat like this would be? Is there any classic type value to it, should I look for original type furnishings?
There is a good chance I can get my hands on an old 40 hp motor from around that date.

[bassboy1]

HELL YEAH!!
Look at the lines on that old girl. Those old aluminum Crestliners are beautiful old boats. Whatever you do, DON'T turn it into a fishing boat. Do your absolute best to restore it to original condition, or sell it to somebody who will. You will not make a profit selling it after restoring it (well ya might, but, most boats don't have any value in selling them, but a lot in owning them) but it is a great head turner. I don't know exactly what year that one is, but get a JohnnyRude from the same year. If you want speed, you could go with a merc, and they are prettier motors, (the old green and chrome ones) but unreliable, and I am a merc hater personally. OMC or oars for me.
Join Iboats forums. There are a lot of classic boat restoration guys on there, and they will help you find some of the hard to find parts. Whatever you do, don't kill it.

[302w]

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Why not?

[fillupd]

Thanks, Thats just what I needed, a little encouragement! I'll check out iboats and get a plan of attack going.

[luvdmymerc]

If it was owned by your father or a favorite uncle, and you used to ride around in it as a
kid, and you want to do it for "old times sake" or something like that, then I would say
"sure, restore it". Otherwise, its a LOT of work for what you'll have when you're done.

[ProcraftMike]

I say, "go for it". If you like the boat and it is a project you want to tackle, then do it. Just because it is not a bass boat, doesn't mean it is not worthy of a restoration.

[boostedone]

I'll say go for it again....

Unless you are going to go overboard looking for 50's and 60s era accessories to pimp it out, that should be a real easy resto. Not everyone needs a 21 foot boat with a 300hp engine to have fun on the lake...