Mattedhead
Cadet
- Joined
- Jun 27, 2007
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- 14
This was a fun project I tackled last summer...just now getting around to taking some pictures of the finished project.
It's a 1983 14' McKee Craft with a 1983 70hp Evinrude. I purchased it from a buddy's brokerage for a grand total of $800. Officially the cheapest boat sold at said Yacht Brokerage. I had to come in a 6am on a Sunday to do the deal so that I didn't ruin the reputation of the business
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All kidding aside it was a killer deal. Trailer was in fair shape, hull was in good shape and the motor was great for it's age. First step was to get the acetylene torch and welder out and fix some bad spots on the trailer, then replaced the leaf springs, hub assembly, bearings, and wheels/tires. Once that was complete I drug it back to G-boro and gave it a good scrubbing. We used it as is until late spring when the fun began!
Below pics are prior to purchase
It's a 1983 14' McKee Craft with a 1983 70hp Evinrude. I purchased it from a buddy's brokerage for a grand total of $800. Officially the cheapest boat sold at said Yacht Brokerage. I had to come in a 6am on a Sunday to do the deal so that I didn't ruin the reputation of the business
.All kidding aside it was a killer deal. Trailer was in fair shape, hull was in good shape and the motor was great for it's age. First step was to get the acetylene torch and welder out and fix some bad spots on the trailer, then replaced the leaf springs, hub assembly, bearings, and wheels/tires. Once that was complete I drug it back to G-boro and gave it a good scrubbing. We used it as is until late spring when the fun began!
Below pics are prior to purchase
