restoration or get a newer boat???
04-27-2005 | 02:05 PM
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Re: restoration or get a newer boat???
Originally Posted by magnuman
Here's my two cents on this matter.
5 years ago I bought my Magnum thinking that I wouldn't really have to do anything to it, but enjoy it.
Here's what it looked like when I bought it.
5 years ago I bought my Magnum thinking that I wouldn't really have to do anything to it, but enjoy it.
Here's what it looked like when I bought it.
now how about posting some pics?
04-27-2005 | 02:49 PM
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Re: restoration or get a newer boat???
It's a simple decision, go for a restore if the boat will meet your needs when complete.
I've got about $25k in my '72 Sutphen. She still skims wave's quite well for an old broad, and people come RUNNING to see her at the docks (no joke).
Good luck to you!
I've got about $25k in my '72 Sutphen. She still skims wave's quite well for an old broad, and people come RUNNING to see her at the docks (no joke).
Good luck to you!
04-27-2005 | 02:54 PM
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Re: restoration or get a newer boat???
Originally Posted by magnuman
the Magnum
Nice job. That's a great lookin boat.
I redid a 76 28 Cigarette. I did it because I loved the 28's and could not get Cigarette to build a new one. 99% of the time you will not get your money back out, but that's not why you do it. You do it because you like what it is, and what it could be.
I would redo the 357 and keep it. I always liked those.
04-27-2005 | 03:01 PM
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Re: restoration or get a newer boat???
I agree with twinstep.
You don't do it to save money.
You do it to save a particular boat.
But you learn so much about that boat that it gives you a confidence that you can handle any mechanical issue that may arise out on the water.
I know that it is a lot of work and money, but I LOVE knowing every inch of my boat. The kind of "knowing every inch" that comes from a strip down and re-fit.
And I believe that a Formula 357 would be worth the effort.
They are just that dam beautiful.
You don't do it to save money.
You do it to save a particular boat.
But you learn so much about that boat that it gives you a confidence that you can handle any mechanical issue that may arise out on the water.
I know that it is a lot of work and money, but I LOVE knowing every inch of my boat. The kind of "knowing every inch" that comes from a strip down and re-fit.
And I believe that a Formula 357 would be worth the effort.
They are just that dam beautiful.
04-27-2005 | 03:08 PM
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Re: restoration or get a newer boat???
Originally Posted by bouyhunter
For instance, someone may have put a really nice paint job on the boat, and matched the interior, dash bezels, Throttles/shifters, canvas, in RED.
Nothing against RED,or you guys with red boats, but I don't like RED.
Toss my .02 in the coffer...
Nothing against RED,or you guys with red boats, but I don't like RED.
Toss my .02 in the coffer...
04-27-2005 | 03:29 PM
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Re: restoration or get a newer boat???
Dave 911 sharp old Sutphen,got any more pictures? I gotta say restore it ,it's a labor of love but it's too cool to see a nicely restored classis let alone own one.And i love seeing the rare ones like the old sutphens and old novas 19's and stuff like that.Would be cool to see an old classic show someday.
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