The rest is just outfitting the boat. I kept the wiring simple. My first two cars were MGs, so I have an irrational fear of anything electrical. Everything is well labeled, so it can be easily isolated if needed. The console, leaning post and t-top all came from a guy that was rehabbing a 25 SeaVee.
The fabric on the top needed replacing. Rather than going with new fabric, I made a hard top out of extruded pvc. I coated it with one-part marine paint. We'll see how it holds up, but I've got less than $200 into it and only 3 or 4 hours labor, and it looks great.
Looking for engines in 2022 is not a pleasant task. I talked to several Tohatsu dealers (first choice), and got anywhere from being laughed at, to they weren't even willing to take a deposit. I did find one Suzuki dealer that said he could get a 250 mechanical for $26k plus installation. He said it would be 30-60 days out.
Even newer used are in short supply (probably because of new supply), so I ended up with a 2004 F225 that had the midsection replaced.
(The on the lift pictures are a couple days after Ian. I just gave it a quick rinse and put it on the lift.)
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