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Backyard Fiberglass Boat Build Part 1: Buying and Testing a Skiff
I kick off my backyard fiberglass boat series by buying a skiff, walking through it, and taking it on a first test run.
What’s in this video
This is part 1 of a multi-part series. I bought a skiff that I plan to customize and rebuild for fishing and adventures. I explain why I wanted the upgrade, meet the seller, do an initial walkthrough inspection of the boat, and then take it out on its maiden voyage for a first test.
There’s a lot coming in later episodes: fabricating, fiberglassing, painting, wiring electronics and more. Thanks to FGCI for hooking us up with resin and fiberglass, and a huge thanks to Mike at the SeaSic channel.
Key moments
- 0:00 Acquiring a new skiff
- 0:35 Reasons for the upgrade
- 1:30 Meeting the seller
- 2:22 Initial boat inspection
- 5:13 Maiden voyage and test
Quick takeaways
- Do a full walkthrough inspection before you commit to a used skiff.
- Run it on the water first so you know what the rebuild needs.
Gear from this video
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