Anybody ever mess with an Arrow Glass fiberglass boat? I sort of inherited my late grandfather's 1974-75 arrow glass (tarpon as best I can tell from the few pics online) and it needs a little work. The deck is fiberglass but starting to give in pretty bad and I weigh 330. I was thinking about pulling everything out of the interior and laying down plywood for now - then marine later on when budget allows - new baby cut the baitmonkey down. While I'm in there I was going to move the console as far forward as the steering linkage will allow me to accomodate my big butt. There's a bench seat much like those coolers with padding on them that covers what I assume is a livewell that has an open drain to the lake (need to plug it so she doesn't sink). I thought about removing that seat and covering with plywood, but insert a latch lid so that I can still use the livewell. Only problem is the pump is mounted on the side of the seat. Any ideas? It's got a 55 johnson that cranked about 2 years ago. Before we cranked it then it hadn't been cranked since 97 so I'm confident that with fresh gas she'll run. It did run smooth for the 30 minutes I ran her around the lake. Anybody have any experience with decking over a fiberglass floor - and specifically has anybody ever had or dealt with an arrow glass?

Arrow glass has been out of the boat business for quite a few years. I have a feeling that boat is basically a fiberglass shell encasing a whole bunch of rotted wood.

Would make good fish cover.

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1976 Tarpon 5

This outboard bass boat is 15 feet long and weighs 638 (pounds dry). This weight does not account for passengers, fuel, or gear. The beam of this craft is 68 inches. The max horsepower for this boat on our records is 80 hp . If you choose to buy a replacement engine for your Tarpon 5 boat, it is recommended by many, that you verify the max horsepower for your boat. This is because of safety reasons - as it would effect the insurability of your outboard boat. Be sure to have the manual for your engine handy, not only for your safety, but to save you money on repair costs.

Your fiberglass hulled boat can be kept in better condition by covering it properly when not in use. This will help to prolong its use and resale value. Proper maintenance and care (and winterization if needed) will also help maintain the usability and value of the craft. As outboard engine life also effects the value of a boat, we have included engine information as well.

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