dry weights new 23cc vs old hulls

[Matt1121]

Hammer Slammer-

Sorry to hear that your boat restoration didn't work out so well.

If you need more work done on your boat, you should call Jodi at Wilco Marine, in Newbury, MA (978-465-1282). I will start out by saying that Jodi is a friend of mine and I also work ocassionally on Saturday's with him when he is busy.

However, I will also say that he has an excellent reputation in this area and does excellent gelcoat, awlgrip and structural work (transom, stringers, decks, etc).

Ed Mancini
1991 Mako 231 "Tuppens Tournament Edition"
Fishing out of Newburyport, Massachusetts

[John R]

HS - also sorry that the work wasn't done well on your boat. The pics on the Metan site don't do much justice either way with your boat - as that's what they are - low quality pics.

I also think that realistic comments, good or bad, should be brought up. I just read that as a slam...but I'm not going to dredge up any more crap, I promise [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Now with all that crap said, HammerSlammer & Capeguy, I realize you 2 are sincere about what you've seen and experienced with them. Unfortunately, when it comes time to do redo one of those, my budjet means I have to do the work myself and with help (or as much as possible).

[Matt1121]

Hi John R-

I think with all the resources available on this site, and all of the experienced guys within an hours drive of you, you'll have a lot of help & support to do a restoration when your time comes as long as you have the time and patience. Not to mention the boatload of money you'll save by doing it yourself.(That's why I help my friend out at his shop on Saturday's ....so that I can learn from an expert and be able to do most of the work on my boat by myself when needed.)

Ed Mancini
1991 Mako 231 "Tuppens Tournament Edition"
Fishing out of Newburyport, Massachusetts