So after a one way flight from Nawlins to Philly, a rental truck, 1350+ miles, and some 22 hours of drive time over 3 days.... I bought a first 40. I guess Im no stranger to road trips to get boats because Ive drove to Texas twice. Once for a 21 that I never finished and ended up selling and also once for my 261 that I still have. This boat popped up on the forum back in 2012 - 2013 when a member spotted it in a boat yard and then after no one on here pursued it, it went in ghost mode until I saw it pop up again in the classified section early this year. I was ready for a new project and luckily had 5 days off from work to go pick it up so I felt like it was calling me! The floor is shot as I can almost put my foot through the front deck. So along with that shell be getting a new Seacast transom and stringers. Ill try to keep it as close to original as possible within reason








I was extremely pleased with the condition of the hull other than the deck. I plan on doing all the demo and as much of the seacast work that I can with the help of my dad when time permits. What I cant do, I have a fiberglass guy who I know can handle it... just trying to save some money and scratch my restoration itch at the same time. Any and all input from everyone who has tackled a pourable transom or stringer job is welcomed and encouraged. Cant wait to get started ! Stay tuned!








I was extremely pleased with the condition of the hull other than the deck. I plan on doing all the demo and as much of the seacast work that I can with the help of my dad when time permits. What I cant do, I have a fiberglass guy who I know can handle it... just trying to save some money and scratch my restoration itch at the same time. Any and all input from everyone who has tackled a pourable transom or stringer job is welcomed and encouraged. Cant wait to get started ! Stay tuned!
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