wanted 23cc

[KenB]

MacG,

Thanks for the note. I was pretty excited about the hull; it needs a lot of work but in a good way. The trailer doesn't have brakes, so I might have to let it go. If I am going to put the amount of work and time into the hull that I plan to, I won't need a trailer for few years anyway! So anyone who needs a duelly with no brakes and 2 inch ball, drop me a line!

The road trips are great, but I agree about gas (diesel is at $4 now), and I wouldn't trust my truck to pull a 23 for 200 miles, let alone up the east coast. I was just down in FL last weekend, and I completely agree that it is a different game down there. Does anyone know if the extra sun effects the gelcoat/glass in an appreciable way?

No matter where you end up getting it, it's still a classic seacraft, and the whole process is going to be a blast. I have to be honest, there is no way I would have even contemplated this project without the website; strick's 20, that great 23 with new decks in SC, etc (and that's only the first 2 builds I have read closely!).

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best,
Ken

[BigLew]

Regarding "Sun" effect with the southern boats.

I have read that the "hull blister" issues are more prevalent with boats from the warmer/southern climates. I have seen this comment from a number of sources which appear to be reliable. Just somehthing else to be aware of and note when considering a hull from the southern climes.

Just my "2 cents."

[joey]

Or you can do as I did....saw a boat in Cape Cod,got a bunch a pic's,went back and forth with the broker,bought her and had her shipped to Key West sight unseen.

[McGillicuddy]

Not to derail the thread but 4 bucks a gallon for diesel is a crime. Goin' for the same in SD. 30 min away in Mex it costs $2.11. A couple of buddies have 100 gallon tanks on their RAM 2500s and fill up every few weeks saving a couple hundred $$ per fill. It's a bit dirtier but with a couple of inline filters it's quite wothwhile. About time we got some help from the south side...