Bought a 1975 23' Tsunami - That was the E-Z part !

[abl1111]

I picked up a 1975 23' Tsunami and will be doing a complete refit:

- converting a (2)i/o set up to a new single V-8
- redoing the transom
- closing the outdrive holes
- possibly a new fuel tank

Why ? Because I am nuts ! But I will have the boat that I have wanted for years... And by doing it myself, Iknow it will be right and at the right price... Amen.

Needless to say, I will be needing your advice from time to time on the do's and don'ts - as well as the how-to's.

This is a (2) year project. This year, get her completely ready for a single V8. Next year, install the V8...

- Alan

[Trayder]

Congrats.

I read your post of this AM, I see things have changed [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img] . Please keep us updated and I would love some pictures of your project to put up on the site as it progresses.

Jason

[bobfish21]

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sent a reply to your email befor i checked the site!Isee you changed your mind.these boats will do that.my boat spent over 10 yrs in a driveway in brielle-the mechanic who looked it over told me to run away screaming.I bought it anyway,and after 23000$ in repairs,i have only minor regrets.your boat sounds like its going to be a challenge.if you need any advise im here in western suffolk,L.I. so drop me a line.good luck!

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I REDID MY 23’ CC DID THE DECK, CAP, TRANSOM, GAS TANK, PAINTED, AND EVERYTHING ELSE TOOK 150 DAYS + A FEW EXTRA BUDS AND 32 GRAND TO FINISH IT UP. TRULY A LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP NOW I KNOW WHY PEOPLE CALL THEIR BOATS AFTER THEIR WIFE’S NAME.
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[Ed]

Congrats on the purchase and good luck.

Phew---- I think I broke out in a cold sweat after reading Fellowship's last post about the money he spent on his restoration.

-Ed-

[abl1111]

Thx guys. I am going into this w/ a pretty good attitude, and a little knowledge. I have re-done a 1965 19' daysailor sailboat top to bottom once - to new condition; grind, patch, sand, fair, awlgrip, refit to new ( unfortunately a squall on the Bay this past summer smashed her to smithereens )- so I know a bit about what lays ahead. And, honestly, I cannot believe that knowing what I do know, that I am still going for this project. Fading memory can be such a great assett - or liability !

Either way - I'm in it now ! I figure that I will first analyze what I've got. Then I will put a plan of attack together and start...

I know the motor will be the biggie in terms of $$$. As long as the deck is good, it should not be that bad. Grinding and glassing !!! I will be selling the V4's and drives right away ( one is good, one is shot. So, keep your ears open for an interested buyer. Where should I post these items for sale ?

Then, I will crawl in the big opening and take a look at the transom - I will then rip it out and replace it. You guys know - it's all do-able just time and $.. In the end, it will be worth it... I'm sure I'll bitch and moan - but I do that anyway !

Thx.

- Alan