Re: 38 Top Gun resto
 

This boat burned at my marina I didn't even realize it left. It was behind the stacks for so long. I met the previous owner he just bought another Cig to replace this one.This project is big keep us posted on progress.

I admire your determination to bring this one back. Best of luck with it.

Re: 38 Top Gun resto
 

:eek: WOW :eek: :eek: Good luck with the restore.

Re: 38 Top Gun resto
 

Good luck with that project. How about "Burn out" or "Toast" or "Torchy's Loung" or " Black Magic Woman" or "Smokin Mama" or "Hot Chocolate" or "Hot Tamale" or "Hot Btch"
for a name?

Re: 38 Top Gun resto
 

Wow what a project. Best of luck.

For the name how about "Well Done" :D

Re: 38 Top Gun resto
 

massive burn! I'd call it DIRTY JOB !!!

I restored 2 boats up to now, but never burned like that. Each time you'll work on it, you'll get a black face for sure! Need a shower after!

Good luck, keep postin pics!!!

Re: 38 Top Gun resto
 

I thought my restoration was bad! All I had to do is replace a transom and a couple of stringers. Best of luck. My dusty, grinding fiberglass thoughts and prayers are with you!!!

Re: 38 Top Gun resto
 

Beer washes down the dust pretty well! I have alot of extra parts from my project. Let me know what you need. I replaced almost everything in the bilge and transom.

Re: 38 Top Gun resto
 

Bad Enough, tell us what your plans are and how you're going to repair the burnt fiberglass. How does it look in person? How much you plan on spending? How much are you going to do yourself or outsource. I have an idea of how much you paid for the hull, It may just be worth the work!

Re: 38 Top Gun resto
 

The plan is to first restore the boat to original condition. I have done some work with fiberglass repair before but not to this degree. Initially it looked bad but after I got to cleaning and ripping the wet debris out not so bad. I plan on doing the resto myself unless I happen on something I just cant figure out. The time frame is 2 years (I have a day job) and the budget will be about $40,000. So far I have been lucky enough to find guys wanting to trade this for that so, very little cash out so far. You all have been a big help offering up spare parts and that is how I plan to get the job done for now. Later I'll upgrade to higher performance. I paid $3150 plus my cost of hauling the boat from NY to KC. I plan on having a solid top notch boat when it is all done. I really dont want to stray from Cigarette's design. So keep the used parts rolling. We'll get your garages cleaned out before it's all over. Thanks Travis and Carol Self