Upon receiving a 26-year-old pontoon boat from a relative, Imgur user pheen decided that the boat could use a little love, and a big makeover. It had a number of problems, including a bad fuel filter and some very soggy, weathered furniture, so something needed to be done.

The large undertaking still isn’t completely finished, but the boat’s looking and running a whole lot better.

This is how it looked when it was handed over. It clearly needed a little attention.

First, the hard-top awning and furniture were removed.

The boat had clearly seen better days.

Next, the fencing along the sides was removed.

The whole boat was eventually stripped down.

Like, really stripped down.

All of the wiring had to be reinstalled.

Some marine-grade plywood became the new base.

The plywood was covered in heavy-duty vinyl, which would hold up to moisture better than carpet.

The fencing frames were cleaned up and salvaged, but the solid side paneling is new.

It looks much better than the old siding on the left.

The new furniture was ordered online. This contributed to the bulk of renovation expenses.

A new steering console was installed after the base was complete.

New wires were encased for protection.

That new furniture looks great, right?

The new and improved boat can now accommodate 12 passengers.

Luckily, original navigation lights could be recycled, which cut down on costs.

After everything was done, she made her maiden voyage!

They made sure all the necessities were on board.

These precious passengers approved!

I mean, look at that smile.

After taking the boat out for a spin, pheen decided that it’d probably need a bigger motor in the future. But for now, she’s sailing just fine!