1970 20' for sale......total refit this winter!!!!

flash14 · #1 07-07-2005, 10:08 PM

Well My baby is going up for sale to make room for the next project. I am going to miss this one and hope that someone is looking for a new boat.

1970 Potter Built 20' Openfisherman
1985 150hp merc with low hours
galvanized roller trailer in great shape

Here is what was done over this past winter:
Awlgrip fighting lady yellow hull and snow white cockpit. Transom skinned, new plywood, and glassed with epoxy. New style self bailing decks with TH Marine ping pong ball scuppers. All new teak hatches and combings. ($1000 in wood!)New teleflex no feedback helm and cable. All new deck hardware in stainless. new running lights. boat totally rewired from scratch. new binnacle control box. New shift and throttle cables. New guages. New 1000ca battery in new battery tray. New custom leaning post with flip up seat, folding footrest, rocket launchers, backrest, and pleated white cushions. New fuel lines and filter. New taco rub rail with black insert. pop up cleat with rub strakes. TH marine cable cover for that clean look to the outboard. new water pump in the outboard. New bilge pump. I know I am missing a ton of stuff, but You will see everything in the pictures when I get them on here.

The boat does 42 on GPS with just me in the boat and 39 and change with four people. This is a real attention getter and I can't tell you how many times I have been asked who did all the work. The best part is.....My father and I did this together. I have all the pictures of the whole project if you would like to see the boat at any stage.

Our asking price is $12,000 for boat motor and trailer. the boat is located on Long Island on the south shore. I have not posted it on Ebay yet, but I will in 2 or 3 days.

tjr · #2 07-08-2005, 12:00 AM

I tried to get to see the boat today. I must have driven by your block a dozen times between 2 and 6 this afternoon. When i finally had time to check the boat out the sun was going down and I needed to get home and feed the family. I'll try to see the boat this weekend if possible. Luckily the bass are best at night and i cant sleep more than 3-4 hours a night.

Tom

flash14 · #3 07-08-2005, 10:08 AM

here is one picture of the boat. It is a crappy picture because we haven't had a sunny day in a while. It really doesn't do the boat any justice. I figured it was better than nothing!
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flash14 · #4 07-08-2005, 10:51 PM

Tom,
I'll be around most of the weekend if you want to stop by. Just give my cell a call so I can make sure I am around. I will probably be working on my 23 in the shop. I'll be over at the beach on saturday afternoon from about 3pm on.

flash14 · #5 07-11-2005, 12:00 PM

Guys.....give me some feedback here. What do I haveto do to get some talk going?

ScottM · #6 07-11-2005, 01:20 PM

Andrew,
Just my opinion, but you're asking a decent amount of money for a boat that has a 20 year old motor and no electronics (at least you don't have any listed). Granted, you've done plenty of restoration, but the buyer is essentially getting a hull and trailer for their money.

flash14 · #7 07-11-2005, 02:15 PM

I know I am asking a lot of money for this boat, but it is really worth the extra couple of dollars. What do you guys think it is worth? I will put some pics on tonight.

rgsaunders · #8 07-20-2005, 11:16 PM

Did you replace the gas tank? If so - what size? Did you replace the whole deck? Did you raise the transome any? Any idea about how many hours are on the motor? Had an engine survey? What are the compression numbers? Do you think the trailer could make a long trip? Can't quite tell from the pictures - is the bottom painted w/bottom paint or black awlgrip?

peterb · #9 07-20-2005, 11:21 PM

How did you get the teak to look so nice???

flash14 · #10 07-21-2005, 12:09 AM

The engine is very strong. All of the cylinders were within a couple of pounds of the target number, but I forget what number that is. I believe it was 125psi, but I'll check the book tomorrow. We have owned the engine the whole time and have had zero problems with it for ten+ years. I replaced the return lines and rebuilt the carbs this season. I also replaced the water pump, housing, and seals about a week ago. The trailer made it from my house to Norfolk, Va without a problem at all. It has new bearing buddies and new light kit. The brake lines need to be replaced and then the brakes would work. I have never had any luck with brakes on my trailers. The gas tank is under the console and is 26 or 28 gallons I believe. The boat had the same tank in it when we bought it so we just upgraded to a poly tank as opposed to the metal one that it came with. I ran the boat today to the inlet to do some bass fishing and I only burned about 1/3 of a tank. I forgot the gps on the charger or else I would have a distance for you. The inlet is about a 20 minute ride from where I put the boat in. The bottom paint is black antifouling paint.