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Old 10-03-2006, 11:52 AM
CaptainFrank CaptainFrank is offline
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Default 1975 20' SF decision time: repower or sell.

Hi all, my first post here.
I've had my 1975 20' SF since 1981.
My 1986 Suzuki 115 just blew.
The boat is basically stock - the only major repair needed and performed was last year when I replaced the original aluminum fuel tank with a brand new exact replacement, including all fuel hoses, gauge, and even the deck fill.
Boat is in great shape otherwise, just not made pretty.
Put lots of fish in it over the years.
However, over the last several years, it has basically lived on my driveway except for the 2 weeks that we trailer it down to Virginia (I'm in NJ). Nevertheless, I seem to spend $200-300 on it each year just to get it ready for its annual outing. I always say I want to launch and keep it at a slip, but I just never seem to do it.

So I'm at a crossroads - sell it now with a non-working engine, or re-power with a good used engine (can't do a new engine at this time as kid's college tuition begins in less than one year). I'm sure I would use it more if it had a much newer, reliable engine. I might even spring for transom scuppers to replace those troublesome original brass tube ones.

I know it's unreasonable to ask your opinions as to repower or sell (though I think I'm asking anyway), but if I were to sell the boat as is, what do you think I could get for it?

Thanks, Frank
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