I picked this one up for $900 just before Thanksgiving last year. It has a solid Mercruiser 470 (NO comments from the peanut gallery!). The hull is in real good shape and there are no soft spots in the floor anywhere. The upholstery is shot as is the carpet. I vacuumed out all the leaves and other trash and this boat actually looks pretty nice!
Pictures will be posted as soon as I get it back home out of storage.
Has anyone used the Wise seat combos? The idea of plastic frames is appealing as the wood ones seem to be the first to go.
http://www.iboats.com/Economy-Plus-...3039127--**********.321437667--view_id.480669
I will rebuild the doghouse with some fiberglas panels for lighter weight. I was also thinking of replacing one of the rear jump seats with a medium size livewell/bait tank.
Engine starts and purrs contentedly and has no leaks. No water in the oil and no excessive rust in the water. Ran it for almost one hour on muffs to distribute the Seafoam before storage and no overheating or drips anywhere. It was converted to freshwater cooling by the PO. Aside from the advantage of higher running temperature, is there any benefit to returning it to a closed cooling system?
The metal flake paint on the hull seems to be in fairly good shape so I will try to add an epoxy or urethane clear coat over it.
The PO put window tint on the wind screen. Any suggestions on how to remove it without replacing the glass?
Thanks for any help and advice!
PS: I should say that I am moderately to highly skilled in woodworking and electrical systems as well as a former mechanic.
Pictures will be posted as soon as I get it back home out of storage.
Has anyone used the Wise seat combos? The idea of plastic frames is appealing as the wood ones seem to be the first to go.
http://www.iboats.com/Economy-Plus-...3039127--**********.321437667--view_id.480669
I will rebuild the doghouse with some fiberglas panels for lighter weight. I was also thinking of replacing one of the rear jump seats with a medium size livewell/bait tank.
Engine starts and purrs contentedly and has no leaks. No water in the oil and no excessive rust in the water. Ran it for almost one hour on muffs to distribute the Seafoam before storage and no overheating or drips anywhere. It was converted to freshwater cooling by the PO. Aside from the advantage of higher running temperature, is there any benefit to returning it to a closed cooling system?
The metal flake paint on the hull seems to be in fairly good shape so I will try to add an epoxy or urethane clear coat over it.
The PO put window tint on the wind screen. Any suggestions on how to remove it without replacing the glass?
Thanks for any help and advice!
PS: I should say that I am moderately to highly skilled in woodworking and electrical systems as well as a former mechanic.
