Re: Should I even try this?
Heck ya, go for it!
Yank out the driveline, fuel tank, controls, windshield, rails, fittings, gauges, and whatever else strikes your fancy. Keep the good stuff and sell what ya don't need. Then, throw that hull away, it isn't worth anything man.
I totally agree w/ this ^^^ IF the motor fires & runs. But don't 'accept' that the seller wants $450 for it. If he wants that much, he can dispose of the hull after doing all the work to yank the motor &
Some places, like where Jas runs his donor boat program {ALL his donors are, unfortunately terminal once they arrive at the processing depot} lets him junk 1 fiberglass hull for FREE at the local landfill. For me it's about $50/boat hull +/- a bit. Other places it cost MUCH more AND they require you to remove gas, oil & anything else that's toxic.....
Heck of a lot of work to rehab any boat. 1 that's sustained a major tree strike, even more...............
BTW: It looks like at least 1 whole side of the windshield is damaged or missing based on the contour of the boat cover:
Windshields that match the profile of the boat hull may be difficult to find unless they are the correct 1 for your year & model, which can make them expensive.
If you happen to find a decent aluminum I/O boat sporting a bad motor, the 3L would certainly be a great motor for one of those too.
Fiberglass boats w/ bad motors are fairly easy to find & cheap as well. But often require much more work & money to repair correctly....
And that trailer can be made to fit a bunch of different boats, and looks in pretty good shape, but check for a bent frame right under that tree.........
You are on the right track:
Ask lots of questions, post as many pix & details as you can get from a seller. You'll find a good match for that motor, glass or tin :watermelon:
Good luck in your hunt.
