76 Seacraft 23

[pelican]

Originally Posted by martin

Well got some news back form the doctor, Seems that the boat I bought is in some serious need of tlc. The engine is shot but the out drive is good.. The transom needs replaced and the floors are going to have to be rehabbed,,, I have not checked out the tank yet but i am expecting the worst... Would really like to sell the outdrive and scrap the motor.. replace the transom and add a bracket with an outboard.. what do you think.. up for suggestions

you should ask yourself that question...

sit down,honestly acess your skills - "honestly" is the key word there...

no matter which way you go,you're gonna be spending money - a good piece of money...

as far as power's concerned,you can purchase a motor from merc - in my opinion,that's the best choice - that engine is available as a "drop in" - that's the most cost effective method.otherwise,you're looking at the expense of an outboard,controls,harness,guages,hydraulic steering,outboard bracket - that will far exceed the cost of a replacement engine...

as far as what's required for deck replacement,transom replacement,fuel system repalcement - that's up to you,and your abilities...


the other side of the coin is,with the current market being what it is,you can buy a finished rig,ready to fish,for way less than what you're gonna spend,getting that rig in "fishable" condition...