value of 23 project
 

What is a 23' cc t/merc I/O rough engines hull good worth? Probably will convert to bracket OB...what should I budget for conversion?

Re: value of 23 project
 

generaider,

I think Finster got a good deal. a "fair" price would be anything up to $6,000 or more, depending on the condition of the hull. If the motor and drives are viable, perhaps more.

Condition is everything.

Otto

Re: value of 23 project
 

Have either of you converted to O/B on a bracket? If so what should I budget and is twin better than single or does it run fine with one?

Re: value of 23 project
 

It really depends what you intend to use the boat for. I am setting this up with twins because I plan to use it more for offshore and I want a balls out ripass MF'er. [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] If you plan on general purpose and nearshore fishing stick with a single and SeaTow.

As far as cost, I haven't a clue [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img] Again it depends on how far you intend to venture down this tunnel. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[ May 05, 2003, 05:48 PM: Message edited by: Finster ]

Re: value of 23 project
 

I PAID $4,000 FOR JUST A HULL. THE GUY WANTED $6,500 WITH TWO OLD NOT RUNNING MOTORS A JUNKY TRAILER AND A T-TOP THAT WAS BOLTED ONTO THE CENTER CONSOL INSTEAD OF THE DECK AND A LEANING POST THAT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS THE FIRST EVER MADE. I TOLD HIM TO KEEP THE JUNK I JUST WANTED THE HULL. I FELT THAT WAS A FAIR PRICE FOR MY HULL AND STILL THINK THAT IS A FAIR PRICE FOR JUST A HULL. IF HE KEEPS THE JUNK YOU DON’T HAVE TO REMOVE IT AND THEN EITHER TRY TO SELL JUNK OR THROUGH IT AWAY.
FELLOW-SHIP [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

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FS has a good point. I was happy to have all that crap off the boat too. Saved me the trouble of taking it off and throwing it out. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Those Joisey guys are so damn subtle [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Speaking of Joisey - where the hell is Scott?

Re: value of 23 project
 

I paid $2500 for mine. It was just a bare hull no engines or hardware.

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Bill, Tom here. My whitewater was a twin I/O, B-Bracket did mine. They have a template for the transom of a 23'SC. Cost was $2550 for a twin bracket, fob their shop. You will need to do some glasswork prior to the bolt-up though, I'd give you a hand.

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John,
I think Finster is just jealous of the 2 pigs on your boat and feels the need to keep up with the competition [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] . Those Joisey boys are always overcompensating for the whole "armpit of America" thing [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] .

Re: value of 23 project
 

Scott - he can HAVE the 2 pigs (for a small monetary donation)...

Speaking of 2 little pigs - boat is HERE! In my yard! I'll try to get up some pics later today or tomorrow!

Re: value of 23 project
 

Yeah Finster.. I'm a big fan of leave late get there first!!!.. If you think about it we all burn the same amount of fuel.. if you burn 15gph and run 30mph and it takes you 2 hours.. or you burn 30gph and run 60mph and it takes you 1hour......" I love the smell of burnt fuel in the morning..It's the smell of fishing"..... [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

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Whats wrong with wanting a ripass MF'er? I've always wanted a boat that could make the canyons for first light, woop up on the tuna and drink beer for breakfast on the way back in. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[ May 06, 2003, 12:34 PM: Message edited by: Finster ]