Restoring a old Fly Fishing Pram

[RickB]

Hey gang, thought I would share a restoration project I’m starting. I found this old wooden fly fishing pram In town that was laying in someone’s back yard.

The plywood bottom and sides are in great shape and had been previously fibreglased, no rot. The only rot was the top layer of wood around the edges and some of the side supports. I stripped it down and replaced the supports.

I discovered one old hole in the floor that was filled with silicone that I cleaned up and re fibreglassed. Well I was at it I fibreglassed the corners and some of the holes I created changing the supports I added. Nice and solid now!

This is what I have completed so far, sanding and painting the bottom next and will add to this thread as I complete in stages. Has anyone ever done one of these restorations before and could provide some tips and advice?

 

[Phearless]

That will be a great boat buddy.

 

[Gilly]

Have you thought about your anchor system. Make sure they are sturdy!! P

 

[RickB]

Have you thought about your anchor system. Make sure they are sturdy!! P

Yes, I have to be sure it will hold two 10 pound anchors. will be starting on the inside this week and will post progress

 

[RickB]

Just got the front anchor support/platform completed, still lots of work to do

More to come..

 

[Gilly]

Are you going to use a Scotty system?

 

[RickB]

Are you going to use a Scotty system?

Yup, gonna use Scotty

 

[RickB]

Just got the front anchor support/platform completed, still lots of work to do
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[RickB]

Been busy trying to get this boat done. I built and installed the seat pedestal, was a little bit of work to get it installed to be sturdy. After fastening it In I fibreglassed it in, should look good one painted

 

[RickB]

After the pedestal was done I had to fibreglass over the screw holes and then put the first coat of marine paint on the bottom. Getting closer

More to come......

 

[RickB]

Have kinda stalled on this a bit, but will be back at it after the weekend.

 

[FlyFX]

I am assuming electric power, I see what appears to be registration numbers in the first pic.

 

[RickB]

Its almost done, will post pics when finished, then up for sale. I found another project that I have switched my efforts too. Posting new thread.