Hello from coastal Georgia
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 6:17 pm
We bought a pontoon boat about 20 years ago to use on the river that we live on. Never used it much and got sidetracked with a progression of sailboats and trawler yachts. My wife of 41 years has finally called a halt to offshore boating so I am trying to revive the pontoon to use as a fishing/camping boat.
So far I've removed the seats. After 20 years the upholstery was in safe shape. I replaced the captain's chair with one for a saltwater fishing boat. The cushions are removable and replaceable.
I had to replace the battery cables, fuel level sending unit in the fuel tank, cleaned the fuel tank with mineral spirits. I was amazed that the engine hadn't seized after all that time. Ordered a new bimini today. Hopefully it will be ready to hit the water when it warms up.
So far I've removed the seats. After 20 years the upholstery was in safe shape. I replaced the captain's chair with one for a saltwater fishing boat. The cushions are removable and replaceable.
I had to replace the battery cables, fuel level sending unit in the fuel tank, cleaned the fuel tank with mineral spirits. I was amazed that the engine hadn't seized after all that time. Ordered a new bimini today. Hopefully it will be ready to hit the water when it warms up.