Complete Aluminum Boat Restoration

19 foot Spectrum Pro Avenger Fishing Boat complete restoration. New floor, foam and carpet installed.

My total cost was $3857.75 but that includes the boat and motor. If you subtract those costs the restoration was around $2000. I actually tracked all my expenses (I copied the numbers below). I still need to install vinyl in the floor which I estimate will cost an additional $200. My total time was 120 hours.

All Expenses:

- 4'x8'x3/4” Exterior Grade ACX @ $30.99 x 5 = $154.95
- 4'x'8' x 3/4 x 3/4” Marine Plywood @ $65.00 x 1 = $65.00
- Exterior wood paint @ $30.00 x 2 = $60.00
- 10gl 2# Expanding Urthane Foam 80LB fills 40CUBIC FT = $366.88
- Stainless Steel Wood Screws 1.25” - 5 lb = $45.00
- 1” x 3/16”Rivets 100 pack @ $17.99 x 4 = $71.96
- Marine Vinyl Carpet GLUE Adhesive RV / Outdoor - 2 Gallons = $55.00
- Marine Grade Carpet (Boat / Marine Carpet 16 oz - 6') = $200.00
- Continuous Hinge SS 48” @ $17.00 x 3 = $51.00
- SS Hardware nuts & bolts = $100.00
- Door latches @ $17.00 x 2 = $34.00
- Nav Lights @ $20.00 x 1 = $20.00
- Extra exterior carpet for storage @ $30.00 x 1 = $30.00
- Gas gauge = $35.00
- Switch plate / wires = $35.00
- Rope and misc = $30.00
- 1/2 and 1/4 X 3/16” Rivets 50 pk @ $7.99 x 4 = $31.96
- Boat Seats @ $20.00 x 4 = $80.00
- Seat Pedestals @ $85.00 x 3 = $255.00
- Battery @ $100.00 x 1 = $100.00
- Gas line = $25.00
- Live well hose = $25.00 x 2 =$50.00
- Boat/Trailer = $750.00
- 150hp Motor = $800.00
- 7.5hp Motor = $250.00
- Steering = $37.00
- Live Well Fitting = $25.00
- Seat Bases = $25.00 @ 2 = $50.00
- Pumps @ $25.00. x 2 = $50.00

TOTAL: $3857.75

[droneconnect]

Your video saved the day. Took apart the front of ours before remembering how the aluminum sat in it. Great build!

[frankplummer]

The boat that I’m tearing down is identical to your but is 18’ . Your build turned out nice . I love your inspectors .

[deere]

What a great family project that the girls will never forget. Nice job.

[SFick]

strong work my man, you did a great job, , the little ones will remember that boat for the rest of their lives, , , fishing, swimming, tubing...nothing but life long family memories ahead, , congrats!

[glornporklongton]

Great that the whole family got involved, it looks like you had fun ( and kids are such little sponges for knowledge, these activities are priceless for development).

[TNRangerXP]

I love boat restoration projects. It’s even better when you can get the family involved. Great job!

[osbornebay]

Nothing better than the work of love with loved one, you remind my 2 girls working with us on boat when young, now they both have great jobs due to their strong working ethics, thanks a million man.

[davidjeromedawson]

You must be one heck of a aluminum welder. Awesome fabrication/ rehab on the rest of the craft. Your quality manager’s are adorable too.

[lloydspooner]

I have a 92 Spectrum I will be renovating this winter. I'm planning on rebuilding most of the interior so this video will be a great reference. Thanks!

[johnpalko]

Nice job. Beautiful results. I have a 1994 Spectrum that was sitting under a pine tree for ten years. I had to gut it also. I found that all the blown foam had absorbed water and was useless. In addition, the interior rails trapped the water in the foam. I had to drill weep holes so the water made it to the bottom of the boat. I also used sheet foam, cut to size, so there was no more water back up. Great boat. Enjoy your project.

[mrmiller]

Great job i just restored one with my son we had a lot of fun doing it now lots of fun on the lake

[miked]

Enjoyed the video with the family helping. We had two little ones also, look out they grow up soooo fast. We’re lucky enough they still live in the area with their careers. I’m getting ready to do some improvements on my fishing boat also. Your vid gives me confidence thx

[gregbolitho]

nice 1 m8, good to see the first officer an crew involved too

[vincegallegos]

Great job. I have a 16’ spectrum and only need a floor and pour foam. My winter project. 😊

[jackwebb]

What a beautiful thing. Not just the boat but the whole family involved!!

[mte]

Thank you very much for the cost break down. It is much appreciated! 👌👌 Great job on the boat!

[studiosixteen]

Just bought our Father-Son project, a 1994 Spectrum 18 Sport that looks like this and inside is a pile of Aluminum parts and wood wrought in the flooring. Your video gives me hope and so many so many questions..

[jeffstephens]

Great boat. Awesome memories for your kiddos.

[guyh.]

Wow! I wish that I could've seen this before I rebuilt my boat in 2015! Beautiful work!

[centerspike]

Nice that you involved your whole family 👍