Upon receiving a 26-year-old pontoon boat from a relative, Imgur user pheen decided that the boat could use a little love, and a big makeover. It had a number of problems, including a bad fuel filter and some very soggy, weathered furniture, so something needed to be done.
The large undertaking still isn't completely finished, but the boat's looking and running a whole lot better.
I mean, look at that smile.
After taking the boat out for a spin, pheen decided that it'd probably need a bigger motor in the future. But for now, she's sailing just fine!
The large undertaking still isn't completely finished, but the boat's looking and running a whole lot better.
This is how it looked when it was handed over. It clearly needed a little attention.
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First, the hard-top awning and furniture were removed.
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The boat had clearly seen better days.
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Next, the fencing along the sides was removed.
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The whole boat was eventually stripped down.
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Like, really stripped down.
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All of the wiring had to be reinstalled.
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Some marine-grade plywood became the new base.
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The plywood was covered in heavy-duty vinyl, which would hold up to moisture better than carpet.
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The fencing frames were cleaned up and salvaged, but the solid side paneling is new.
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It looks much better than the old siding on the left.
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The new furniture was ordered online. This contributed to the bulk of renovation expenses.
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A new steering console was installed after the base was complete.
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New wires were encased for protection.
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That new furniture looks great, right?
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The new and improved boat can now accommodate 12 passengers.
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Luckily, the original navigation lights could be recycled, which cut down on costs.
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After everything was done, she made her maiden voyage!
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They made sure all the necessities were on board.
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These precious passengers approved!
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I mean, look at that smile.
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After taking the boat out for a spin, pheen decided that it'd probably need a bigger motor in the future. But for now, she's sailing just fine!
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