23 CC -I/O Rebuild

OTTERLY COOL · #1 01-23-2003, 09:31 PM

Hello again !

I havn't been on for a couple of months and during that time I've decided to try to have my 1974 23 restored.

I contacted Metan Marine in Mass. but they want 12-15 grand; a tad high.

Do any of you know anyone in the New York area, especially Long Island, who could handle this project at a better price? I am willing to spend but 15 thousand ??? Sheeesh !!!

John R · #2 01-24-2003, 11:21 AM

Otterly - good to hear things have picked up for the better.

What are you looking to have done? Keep the I/O? Bracket for outboard?

There was another thread within the past month about a fellow on Long Island that did great work and was familiar with Seacrafts - but I don't think he was cheap. Do a search on long island and fiberglass, you might find the thread...

Ahh - here you go: http://www.classicseacraft.com/cgi-b...c;f=5;t=000022

There was some more talk of him too so do a search on his name instead...

Welcome back.

Matt1121 · #3 01-25-2003, 01:10 AM

Otterly Cool-

The guys name on LI is Gene Serafin or something like that. I guess he did some work on the Curtes Lee....a boat which is shown on the site. I would contact the owner and get his feedback on Gene's work.

Also, there were a couple of threads on Metan Marine's work and how a few guys were upset with the work he did on their boats. I would try and track down that thread and speak to those guys before you did anything.

Also, my friend Jodi has his own shop WILCO MARINE in Newbury, MA 978-465-9283. He has an excellent reputation but it is Northern Massachusetts and might be too far away from you.

AJD414 · #4 01-25-2003, 01:33 AM

Otterly Cool, Have you contacted Hi Gloss Marine Refinishing? He's right in Patchogue at 90 Colonial Drive (Inside Dockside 500 Boat Yard). Telephone # 631-758-7998. He is about to begin restoration on my 79 Sceptre. I contacted Gene Serafin first but he only does fibreglas repair and did not want to get involved in extensive paintwork, which my boat needs. Hi Gloss work looks good and he's got a clean, well organized shop. My job is big and he was pretty flexible in pricing. If you need additional info call me at 786-3457. Tony

GetReel · #5 01-24-2003, 04:32 PM

Cool; I'm new to the site here, but I just booked a total patch and spray job with Imron for my 1975 CC. Every shop I spoke with in North Jersey quoted me at least $8,500 to start and thats just for "standard" prep and paint without patching, with patching most guys quoted me $10,000 without even seeing the boat. Most prices were $130-$150 per linear foot just the hull sides, no interior deck paint. I also found it hard to get someone to even commit to a date they could start. I'm in for about $11,000 or so on my job because my topsides need alot of patching and sanding. Also, if you spray the interior and topsides, you've gotta also apply new non-skid...more money.

Matt1121 · #6 01-24-2003, 04:54 PM

$8500 for painting and prepping just the hull sides from the water line to the deck joint (behind the rubrail) seems awfully expensive to me, unless of course your hull looks like swiss cheese from a shoot out with the DEA.