Topman410 Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 recently acquired a 1994 offshore yacht can anyone give me any additional info before I tear into this thing, new to the forum and i love this hull can't wait to fish it! pics to come soon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 We have member who have restored their Maverick boats.. and can offer advice. I looked up that manufacturer and found a restoration threat on The Hull Truth. The photo journal shows exactly what you will find beneath the deck.. THT OSY Thread. Mod Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topman410 Posted April 8 Author Report Share Posted April 8 Here are some pictures of the offshore 18-2 good news is there is no wood in this hull and it’s a three part hull going to be interesting getting this thing apart to remove the gas tank which you can see is original this boat has had the cap off before don’t know why they didn’t change the tank out when they had it apart but no worries it’s coming out and getting a new one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Thats a labor of love right there, but a hull design that will make you smile. Amazingly capable hull in nasty chop keep the pics coming!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topman410 Posted April 8 Author Report Share Posted April 8 Need some advice/recommendations I have established that this boat has no wood in it floors are solid transom is solid foam core construction the top cap has been off this boat before and I'm tinkering with the idea of cutting the floor open since the tank is sitting just forward of the console and just barely goes under front hatch that’s where the fill nozzle is this boat is either a three piece hull they took a lot of time cutting all around the underside of the hatches and reglassing it and done a really good job I might add, so what do y’all think? I still have a lot in store for this hull fixing the back hatches doing away with the starboard ones the previous owner put on there, new rub rails new or refurbished console fix all the gel coat and many other things that would make this boat live up to its full potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 I’m not sure I understand the recommendations you are looking for. If it is to only cut the floor to remove the tank, that sounds like a decent plan. I have a 1992 master angler I currently have torn apart. I pulled the cap mainly because I have read too many story’s about failed stringer. Mine are in good shape but there is work to be done beneath the floor. The more you inspect before you start to refinish the better you will feel about the finished product. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topman410 Posted April 9 Author Report Share Posted April 9 Thanks for the reply and you are spot on, once i get the floor out to remove the tank I'll be looking at everything around it to assess the condition of the stringers. and base my next steps on the condition of them once I get it out ill post some more Pictures. thinking about a poly tank instead of aluminum as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 I personally would go back with aluminum. every thing you read about poly tanks leaching fuel smell is true. The OEM tank I pulled out of my 1992 maverick was in good enough condition that I was thinking wow its not that bad maybe a cold tar coating could save it. but there is no way I would chance putting it back in. it lived its life for sure. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topman410 Posted April 14 Author Report Share Posted April 14 did not think about the leaching will probably go with an aluminum the other lasted 30 years and don't think that is is even leaking yest won't know till i get it out. Thanks for the info 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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