1981 project 23
 

Hey All,

I am looking at an unrestored but "fiberglass redone" (whatever that means) engineless project 23 from 1981.

The guy wants $4500 for it. I have two questions.

What would a company like Metan Marine charge to redo what is wrong, maybe transom deck, stringers, console and gelcoat.

Would a 1981 hold a 635 pound engine like the Verado's?

Thanks

Re: 1981 project 23
 

Ken-
A single Verado with a bracket would be fine. The transom and refinish the gelcoat could be almost double your purchase price without the bracket.

Re: 1981 project 23
 

I don't think I would want a bracket. It would add a few feet that I would have to pay for at the dock. I think the bracket would increase the weight by moving it further from the center of the boat. Maybe the foam floatation in the bracket offsets the weight.

Do you think $4500 would get the boat refinished?

Re: 1981 project 23
 

Ken-In this market, you will get the most work for your dollar. The $4500 would be the price area for a transom rebuild from what has been quoted over the past 6 years or so. I have seen a bunch of 23SC's with twin 2.5 block Mercs (close to 900lbs.)without a bracket. Go for it on the Verado!

Re: 1981 project 23
 

Donnie from Chas. SC (member here) has a 23' w/bracket and Verado.

Re: 1981 project 23
 

Do a bracket. If you replace the transom go with a bracket no matter what motor you go with. My next project will be with a bracket and from what I read that is the way to go with a 23.

Re: 1981 project 23
 

no, for $4,500 you will not get that boat refurbished, I do not think it comes with anything, console, rigging, etc. it is just a hull on a trailer.

There is not foam in the bracket it is an air chamber and if you buy the correct one it will offset the weight of the engine at rest but more importantly it sets the engine back into the clean water behind the transom and it gives you more deck space.

Re: 1981 project 23
 

The guy I spoke to yesterday said it would cost 40k to restore. When I build my new shop maybe I will take on a project like this myself.

Re: 1981 project 23
 

Why not ask Metan?

Re: 1981 project 23
 

I don't know what all you want done when the words "restore" and "refurbish" are used but it is not at all difficult to run the numbers up fairly quickly when having boats redone. .....or so I'm told ;)