Hello, looking at getting into an 86 10 meter executioner as my first boat. I came across one with a trailer that needs a lot of misc stuff like interior seats, carpet, motor hatches. It has good motors, TRS drives and the body is a 9 out of 10. Wondering were would be the best place to look for these parts? It basically just needs to be put together and get back into running order. The marina says it would take 10K for it with trailer and dropping in the other motor. Any suggestions before I pull the trigger???

If it has good motors then why was it out of the boat?

Before you spend one penny I suggest you get a survey.

Check into insurance too. Not easy to get on these older boats. Post picts if you can.

I can get you into a turn key 32 hustler for less then that boat will cost you in the end and it will run 80's.
-Mike

Yes, the first thing I would do is get a survey on the boat. If the boat does'nt get a perfect survey, there's NO company that will insure it. With a perfect survey, there's only a couple that'll even consider it too. Next, get an estimate on what the missing parts will cost to purchase them, and them get it all put back together and in the water. Wharever figure you come up with, double it, and you'll be close to what it's really gonna cost you in the end.

I priced hatches for my 10 meter back in 02, and they were about $3K each. Interior seats are very expensive if you need to buy them too.

And, why is one engine out ??? That would bother me if I was told that it had good engines. Let us know what you find out, and what you decide to do.

Frank

First boat..... no, too big of a boat and too big of a project. Find something you can easily handle, gain experience and then look for something larger.

what ever you think its going to cost you - multiply it by 5
how ever long you think it will take - multiply it by 3 and add a year or maybe two


i have seen many times where someone buys a project and it either never gets done and they take a bath or they spend more than the boat will ever be worth and are either stuck with or take a bath when they sell it... these are toys and they are meant to be fun - do your self a favor and buy something that runs and enjoy the summer!

If you make this your first boat it will be your LAST!!!!!!!!! Its nearly 25 years old, You are just asking for trouble, Parts your joking right??? imagine how hard (EXPENSIVE) it is to get parts for a 1986 Ferrari, and their were a chit load more ferraris made than Fountains in 1986. DUDe run away from this, you do not want this at any price. For a first boat go get a 1995 or newer boat in your price range.

I agree, especially if you are not well versed in offshore boats, as in doing the work yourself. I have always had older boats, and let me tell ya, unless you have a giant bank account, you are gonna be doing the work yourself. For a good rigger/mechanic/engine builder, you are gonna pay on a older boat, well, really any boat. But an older boat is always gonna require a tool box on board and preferably a mechanic. more time is spent wrenching and repairing stuff, than drinkin beers and havin fun thats for sure.

However, for me and my budget, its either go smaller and newer, which would be more reliable, or older/bigger. A newer 38ft or bigger really isnt a option for me right now, so I keep the wrenches handy, and keep learning stuff on the forums from guys like Chris, 10x, and others who have been around these boats for many years. They speak from experience.