1970 E & T Tunnel Racer

[bajarick]

Looks like the boat has been patched since it was built. Is that body filler on the deck? Why would you use 1/4 for a deck? Coaming sides, deck and wood in transom all need to go.
Strongly suggest you at least take it to Bill and have him point out what to do. Good Luck

Hey Beale,

Bill has seen the boat - he went down to Abell and looked at it while it was still in the weeds.

Yep - thats body filler on the deck - easiest way (20 + years ago) to smooth out the wrinkled deck.

I know I made mistakes with this boat in the past, but that was then, and Ive learned a lot during that process.

This time, no jack plate, no long shaft motor, no inline 6 () , give it a new deck and transom.

Im still on a tight budget and Bill's services are very expensive.

Any additional positive thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks,
Rick