1970 17 Mako restore

[Lesli38]

Looking for recommendations on restoring an old 1970 17ft mako that needs TLC on fiberglass and part replacement. Im new to this hobby but when I saw her, I had a vision []

I honestly need all the help and advice I can get.

Lesli

[brando]

lots of info on here. best thing is to start digging. best way is do a google search with your problem and then add classic mako. work on your safety issues first then go onto your want to do

[ralph50]

I would start by redoing the stringers and transom.

I spent alot of time and $ on my 1971 17 only to have an aft stringer break and the transom start flexing.

Then again I got 10 years out of her.

[DukeS]

Welcome to the forum!

Lots of 17s represented here, everything from cosmetic TLC to full strip down rebuilds.

Assess your situation and ask questions!

[Lesli38]

Thank you!! Appreciate all the replies. The stringers? are being replaced. Boat is in worse shape than I thought. I didnt know what to look for when I bought it. However, Im so excited to get it in the water. Im hoping its going to be easy for me to handle. Thank you guys, again!! Lesli

[bluewater poser]

I love the lines of the 17, just jump in and hold on!

BWP