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I got this boat about a year ago.I have done very little, except to come up with a plan of attack to get the boat back in the water the quickest and cheapest way possible.
This boat was given to me by a neighbor who just wanted it off their property. Supposedly the boat has been underwater and...
OK here goes I gots me this "FREE" boat a 97 wellcraft Excel 24' hull seems to be in good shape needs gauges and seats that is about it for the hull.
Just had a mechanic look at the engine we pulled off the heads, pistons appear to be in good shape no problems that we can see.
Lower unit seems...
I am wondering if my 03 Explorer 2wd 6 cyl will be able to tow this boat or should I be looking at getting a larger vehicle. I would be hauling it 10 miles each way. If anyone could help me it would be much appreciated.
Re: Where to start?
Maybe this is a option just found this in the local paper.
TWO MERC 1995 200 - $3500
1995 MERC 200 IN GOOD CONDITION 125 COMPRE ON EACH CYLINDER TILT & TRIM GOOD ON BOTH MOTORS VERY LITTLE RUST NEW IMPELLERS READY TO TRY STILL MOUNTED ON BOAT 3500.00 TAKES BOTH MOTORS.
My neighbor just gave me a free boat that he doesn't know anything about.
Not knowing much about boats I don't know where to start.
It is a 97 wellcraft excel with a 225 Ocean Pro.
The hull and cuddy are in almost new shape. It needs a throttle, the electrical needs to be all hooked up. Needs...
