Remodeling an older 23' seacraft

jbrownie1 · #1 10-10-2011, 06:13 PM

Hi I was wondering if anyone on here can give me some help on references, cost, tips, and/or ideas on doing a full remodel on a 23' seacraft. I am looking at closing in the transom, putting twin 175 suzuks or 150 yamahas on it, hard top, redo decks, stringers, etc.
I am located in stuart, florida
Thank you for any help

strick · #2 10-11-2011, 12:05 AM

References: do a search here and you will read for days

Cost: 40K

Tips: Have a pro do it for you if you have not done this before...then add another 10K to your 40K

Ideas: buy one for 1/2-2/3 the cost already restored and go boating the next day. Otherwise plan on waiting a year or two for your dream boat to become a reality.

strick

Caymanboy · #3 10-11-2011, 05:18 AM

I would go along with that, but if it was done by a pro, the numbers would be higher depending on the quality of work and materials. And I would say 3-4 mths. :-)
OP

jbrownie1 · #4 10-11-2011, 05:30 PM

This is what I had in mind for a remodel. I saw this boat on Grand Cay at Maxe's over the 4th
of July weekend, but nobody was around to answer any questions about it. It was a very clean boat and looked like it was done by a professional. Any ideas on cost to do a remodel like this one? Thanks again for any help.

Islandtrader · #5 10-12-2011, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrownie1

This is what I had in mind for a remodel. I saw this boat on Grand Cay at Maxe's over the 4th
of July weekend, but nobody was around to answer any questions about it. It was a very clean boat and looked like it was done by a professional. Any ideas on cost to do a remodel like this one? Thanks again for any help.

I think the previous posts are pretty darn close...If you are looking for a lower price, FORGETABOUTIT

jbrownie1 · #6 10-12-2011, 09:29 AM

No I am not looking for a lower price. I am a firm believer in "YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR". I am just looking for some help in the right direction. Such as are twins too heavy for the boat, does anyone on here have twin 175 suzukis on a 23' with a bracket, has anyone had there 23' redone by a professional on the Treasure Coast or South Florida area, new fuel tank placement and how many gallons is too much, just looking for tips like that. Thanks

Old'sCool · #7 10-12-2011, 12:44 PM

I've just completed a resto on mine. I paid a pro to perform the "major" work I could not do/do not have time for/no place to work. I re-assembled everything else; bracket, engine, wiring, hardware, plumbing, etc. It's been ~ 9 months and needless to say, much $$$$, time, blood, sweat, tears, yada yada. This has brought about a new level of admiration for the guys on this site that restore one start to finish. Depending on your own effort and the materials chosen you could have $60K+ with engines.

76Savage · #8 10-12-2011, 01:08 PM

I agree $40k to $60k for a complete redo and new twins. If you are not a CSC "do it yourselfer", buy one already restored.

Capt Chuck · #9 10-12-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrownie1

has anyone had there 23' redone by a professional on the Treasure Coast or South Florida area, new fuel tank placement and how many gallons is too much, just looking for tips like that. Thanks

150Gal is max you can really fit under the decks without auxiliary tanks

My transom enclose was done here in Stuart. I see your in Stuart. You can come and check mine out. email me for my telephone number. no1crz@comcast.net

Either one of these guys can do the job.

Call Mike @ Wildfire Marine in Stuart 286-1925
or Don Herman @ Hermco in Jensen Bch 225-6949