Re: FREE BOAT! :screams in terror:
Re: FREE BOAT! :screams in terror:
I GOT IT!
Well I picked her up today.... P/O was great (also a member here and may check in) She definitely needs some love but is a REAL solid starting point... He moved her here from I think he said Maine where he had used her mostly in salt.... There is no wiring of any kind but that is no biggy for me. The boat is rated for 225 hp and I have a line on a 115 tower o power. P/O said she would do 52 mph on gps with a 200 so I figure even the 115 should get her up and running although she'd be a bit of a pig..... I DO have a fellow in mind that may trade me a 175 for the 115 so that's another thought...... OR how bout twin 115's ... now THAT could be fun.... 60 mph?
This is a BIG 20' boat... I'm very impressed with the layout and the hull.... With her wide hips, she will be a very dry ride.... soft too.
He nearly finished his project but had to bail on it.... She has all new guts... new stringers glassed (very nice work I might add) with epoxy and a new marine plywood floor glassed top and bottom with polyester resin.... She has had her topsides painted at some point and the paint isn't in good condition so a thorough sanding and a fancy shmancy interlux job is in her future. He threw in a couple batteries (may still be good?) and what looks to be a very nice bimini top. The console is in place and the cushions to the front seat are there.... the windshield was included and in good shape..... looks like there is some missing railing for the console but not sure how much yet. There is various hardware missing but I have a donor boat for lots of stuff
I'm pissed as heck tho at my self for giving away a real nice top mount throttle/shifter a few months back.... sure could use that now.... eh mebbe karma will provide.. (hint hint) ;D
I'll have more info and pics in the next few days but here are a couple teasers.
