Another Newbie

[tworoosters]

Hi All-

Been lurking around here for a few months trying to decide what boat I wanted. A deal came up locally that I couldn't pass up, an '89 Party Barge. I will be overhauling the whole boat this winter and I'm sure will have lots of questions for all the experts here.

I know there aren't any pics, but I'm trying to figure this whole forum thing out and I'm at work anyway.

Thanks in advance for the help!

[RcgTexas]

Well welcome tworoosters! any hens with those?

[HandymanHerb]

Welcome, don't forget the

[Waterlogged]

Welcome aboard tworoosters. Looking forward to info and pics of you upgrades.

Glenn

[tworoosters]

Actually two hens, one being my little girl that's 8 weeks old. I'll have the boat out this weekend so I'll grab some pics.

[smltooner]

Welcome to the club.

[tworoosters]

Here's my first attempt at posting pics, this is how it was when I picked it up. Not in terrible shape, fencing is dinged on the front corner and needs a new deck. The plan is to put it in my buddy's shop this winter and redo the deck, furniture and a bunch of little stuff. Also planning on moving the transom back to create a swim deck. I'm torn on the idea of adding a third log, not sure if I want to put the money into this boat. I will be looking for a bigger motor, probably around 90hp.

[RcgTexas]

Don't think you will achieve anything but buoyancy with third log right now. With a larger motor and lifting strakes you will get more speed. You can always add a third log later without disturbing the new deck it will go under and bolt up at a later date.

[tworoosters]

I'm thinking I'll move transom back for now and redo the deck and interior. If I come across a larger motor that may be the catalyst for the third log. If not I may trade up in a few years, who knows.