Inboard Diesel Jackshafted Vs. Twins on a Seamark

gofastsandman · #1 03-27-2008, 08:08 PM

Hey Snookered,
A lot of the old Morgan 24`s used the B210 and there are a lot around Boca Grande as they were shallow draft semi displacement hulls and perfect for drifting the pass. Not well known and you can pick them up cheaply. Since you can get 10 - 20,000 hrs outta them that may be a thought. As Greg said everybody knows how to work on em and parts are easy. Cheap repower and sell the hull.
GFS

Snookerd · #2 03-27-2008, 11:06 PM

GFS-Thanks for r the heads-up on the Morgans. It seems that your thought on the take-out of a used motor makes a bunch of sense. I am running the Merc225's until the Real Estate Market kicks back into gear

gofastsandman · #3 03-28-2008, 09:58 AM

A lotta the buggers [comm kingfish guys] run Morgans, Goldlines, and many other lesser known great inboard boats. The naturally aspirated Cat 3208 is another great motor. They are heavy, but I like heavy in a boat. I had the time of my life working a few trips on a `61 48 ft Rybo that was formerly a wine n cheese boat . The riggers had never been down b4 Doc bought it! Original Cats N.A..
An old friend is in R.E. and just lost his house....Many people on many levels let reason go unnoticed.
GFS