I did, but its a 16ft. I can fish out of it, and I will be able to take my time and fix my other boat the right way, not the quick way. Plus it drives me crazy to have a motor that nice and solid boat sitting in the back yard, doing nothing. I'm going to sand it down myself and put a new gel coat on it. If I mess up, chalk it up to experience, sand it again, and do a better job. I have time to spend, but I don't have the funds to buy another 18 ft glass boat and 150hp motor.