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Hello all,
Have been lurking here to learn lots. Am just about to launch into building my newest boat project. I have one or two hangups remaining.
Intro; The boat was a 1964 Uniflite 23'. It had the full cabin and a 350 inboard for power. The current owner had stripped it down to the hull, shaft, prop and rudder. The cap is still on, but the upper structure, and all wood removed.
Intended result; To have a boat with lots of fishing room. Probably have a pilot house similar to the Shamrock or a small cabin up front like a Defiance 220. I suppose a center console could work, but would lke to get out of the NW weather.
Delima; Stay with inboard? I have a good 350 marine that needs the extras put on, ie carb, starter etc. I DONT have any idea what transmission goes in there, or what all needs to be between the engine and shaft. Ideas here would be great.
I have a source for a rebuilt Cobra outdrive to mount up to the 350. I could plug all the holes (glass over) and go with an IO FWC and skip the transmission issue. This guy also has everything else I need. Steering, fuel tanks, controls etc.
Really like to find some wisdom and guidance and a shove in the right direction. I spent the last 3 weeks scouring every type of boat sales trying to find something already done. All I can find is junk or, not what I want and would redo anyway.
Thanks for looking, Chris
Have been lurking here to learn lots. Am just about to launch into building my newest boat project. I have one or two hangups remaining.
Intro; The boat was a 1964 Uniflite 23'. It had the full cabin and a 350 inboard for power. The current owner had stripped it down to the hull, shaft, prop and rudder. The cap is still on, but the upper structure, and all wood removed.
Intended result; To have a boat with lots of fishing room. Probably have a pilot house similar to the Shamrock or a small cabin up front like a Defiance 220. I suppose a center console could work, but would lke to get out of the NW weather.
Delima; Stay with inboard? I have a good 350 marine that needs the extras put on, ie carb, starter etc. I DONT have any idea what transmission goes in there, or what all needs to be between the engine and shaft. Ideas here would be great.
I have a source for a rebuilt Cobra outdrive to mount up to the 350. I could plug all the holes (glass over) and go with an IO FWC and skip the transmission issue. This guy also has everything else I need. Steering, fuel tanks, controls etc.
Really like to find some wisdom and guidance and a shove in the right direction. I spent the last 3 weeks scouring every type of boat sales trying to find something already done. All I can find is junk or, not what I want and would redo anyway.
Thanks for looking, Chris
