chicknwing
Chief Petty Officer
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- Mar 16, 2008
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Hey there fellow iboaters, I have been thinking long and hard about a new project boat and I need some different perspectives. I hope you guys will just fill this thread with your ideas.
I've been looking for the last year at this Wellcraft 225 Suncruiser.
The boat has no engine and according to the dealer who has it, she will need to be completely upgraded (stringers are bad, outdrive cutout in the transom). I have no problem with the fact that this will be a project that will consume a few years and thousands of dollars. Having already refit one boat and knowing that I can do most of the work myself I am willing.
The dealer has listed this boat all over the net, for anywhere from $2000 to $650. I have spoken with the dealer and they offered to sell the boat and a trailer for 1950. I have no need for the trailer at the moment but will once the refit is complete. I have friends at a local dealer who would likely loan me a trailer to pick up the boat; they would also help me out on a trailer when the time came.
First what opinions do you have for power? I was thinking of adding a fiberglass outboard bracket and hanging twin 150's on her.
The boats cuddy is in need of new upholstery and cleaning. She has a separate head that I was considering converting to a head/shower combo. The appliances are out of date and would most likely need replaced.
As one can see from the above pic she may only require a good cleaning and polishing to restore her colors. I am assuming that the tanks will all need to be cleaned/replaced, and most all of the wiring will need to be replaced.
I think I could pick her up for $650. So what say you fellow iboaters. Pro's and Con's. Anything you can think of that I may have not thought about yet.
TC
I've been looking for the last year at this Wellcraft 225 Suncruiser.
The boat has no engine and according to the dealer who has it, she will need to be completely upgraded (stringers are bad, outdrive cutout in the transom). I have no problem with the fact that this will be a project that will consume a few years and thousands of dollars. Having already refit one boat and knowing that I can do most of the work myself I am willing.
The dealer has listed this boat all over the net, for anywhere from $2000 to $650. I have spoken with the dealer and they offered to sell the boat and a trailer for 1950. I have no need for the trailer at the moment but will once the refit is complete. I have friends at a local dealer who would likely loan me a trailer to pick up the boat; they would also help me out on a trailer when the time came.
First what opinions do you have for power? I was thinking of adding a fiberglass outboard bracket and hanging twin 150's on her.
The boats cuddy is in need of new upholstery and cleaning. She has a separate head that I was considering converting to a head/shower combo. The appliances are out of date and would most likely need replaced.
As one can see from the above pic she may only require a good cleaning and polishing to restore her colors. I am assuming that the tanks will all need to be cleaned/replaced, and most all of the wiring will need to be replaced.
I think I could pick her up for $650. So what say you fellow iboaters. Pro's and Con's. Anything you can think of that I may have not thought about yet.
TC
