Buying / Bettering / Selling for some $$$$$

[sir_cast_alot]

G'day everyone.

I am probably going through another one of my phases but i was wondering how id go about buying old, not so good boats (still in working order) that look ugly and are regarded as crap by some(will be able to pick up for cheapest price) and fix them up, give em a pain job, add a few extras such as casting decks ect then sell for a bit mor than i bought it providing it was decent

I think im kidding myself because id have to continue it for a while to get any thing out of it but it would be a good way to make some money (because im only 14 and dont have /dont want a Maccas job).
Also im at that point in life where i may have to start thinking about job prospects(i dont really know what it means but it sounds good) and i just want to find what i enjoy. I think i want to do something to do with boat design/ building and this would give me some experience and insight into the job.

Would some of u's blokes with 'doing-up' experience be able to explain the main jobs that i will come across and some of the smaller ones that i am not aware of.
Like:
1. how much the stability suffers when casting platforms are put in and how to counter balance it or simply prevent it
2. How to fix things onto the boat eg. rear platforms onto the rear of the boat without welding or using too much coin
3. What paints and methods to use

etc etc. i suppose the list could go on.
Also it could be pretty risky seeing as a fair bit of money would first have to go into it before i could think of reaping the rewards, SUPPOSING there is any.

Well... the main question is, how much time and effort and $$$ need to go into projects like these and should i even cosider doing it.

Cheers
Luke

[Gaffer]

With the greatest of respect mate, I'm not sure that I would feel confident in buying a boat that was done up by a 14 year old. You may well have the talent for it and I'm not knocking you, but it's a point to consider.

You'd be better of trying to get some part time work in a boat yard or a repairers etc and learn the ropes from there.

Well that's my opinion anyway

Gaff

[Mim]

A lot of work, money and time went into doing our boat up. Not only do you have to plan what you are going to do and where you are going to put everything, you also need to be fairly skilled at electrical work (or pay someone), carpentry, carpet laying, spray painting and have a brain that will let you work out the right places to put everything to maintain stability whilst not putting any stress on the hull.

Not something I would reccommend if you have no idea to start with.

I also agree with Gaffer. I don't know if I would trust someone to build me a boat who was only 14 and had no previous experience.

We thought about doing what you are wanting to do, but in the end decided it was just not viable. Instead we do mods to our boat every now and then and help mates out when they are doing something similar.

We went from this

[Mim]

to this and it took months and months

[i_wanna_fish]

hey mim is that the boat you took out on the breamers day? i was on Dror's boat.

Castalot you can see how much it costs to do up a boat, Mim and JP cant afford a landing net, they need to pole the bream in

Craig

[Mim]

is that the boat you took out on the breamers day?

Yep!!!

Mim and JP cant afford a landing net, they need to pole the bream in

Ha ha ha!!!!

Sorry Mim had to say it, I'll get back in my box now..LOL

Craig

[Mim]

No worries Craig,

There are a few of us that know JP has a thing about poles that stick out of the water. he likes to get up close and personal with them.

LOL

Cheers

Mim

[sir_cast_alot]

Cheers guys for ur comments

No offense taken cause I took a real hard think about the whole idea last night and i realised how bloody hard it would be and how many difficulties i would surely run into...... Anyways

Part time work in a boat yard or similar could be the way to go, just for starters and give me a taste for the work and see what its really about
Thanks for your opinions
Luke

[madsurfe]

Hi Luke

well I built the Muddleduck and learnt that there is no money in it if you costed your labour or can't get the boat for a steal. Paint is not cheap and if you bought a boat would you accept a cheap nasty job. That is just one item and there are dozens of examples like that with boat work. Our boat may be little and by far not the best but the work and components are done well with quality bits that last. Next time we buy a boat it will be as delivered or a brand new specific purpose hull that I will mod.

I give you credit for your enthusiasm and good luck in finding a bit of part time work in the industry. Show your enthusiasm to a potential employer and the world may then be your oyster, maybe even volunteer/work experience in a workshop will be an eye opener for you.