Race to Pleasure
 

Quick question guys. Whats approximate cost of removing the top off a canopy and turning a 3 seater to a 4/5 seater. Realistically and economically. I was ballparking 3,000-4,000 conservatively. I don't see much work to do. Cut off top, seal the cut, add a seat. Thinking that is a naive train of thought though. Dan (fountainicbm) I already know what you think buddy!! 35-38ft cat. Just exploring options.

Probably more like 10k

IS THIS A SERIOUS QUESTION???????

WOW....:party-smiley-004:

I think it is because I don't know and would like to know. If you've got a ballpark figure give it up. If not why post all caps sarcasm?

he had a question so :point:

It depends how much u r going to do. Some just cut the hatch larger. (30 AMT) others go much farther. Like Loan Shark 32 DW and Black Pearl 38 Fountain.

I talked to 2 or 3 places about converting a 40' skater to pleasure seating . the prices for someone else to do the job complete including upholstery was 25-30k . To me it just sounded easier to get one that has already been redone . I know a friend who told me he would have done it himself , and I am sure he could .

You're starting to seem like a gnat around here. :angry-smiley-038:




OP, I'd say your numbers are pretty low, even if you're doing a lot of the work yourself you might still be low.

Also keep in mind a lot of times the tanks need to be done at the same time. $$$

I you have to pay someone to do everything your $3-4k figure is WAY low!

Told ya!!:evilb:

Quit F'n around, get it and just send it to nortech to get'er done right!

I think what a few people are saying is that link to SOS is a race to pleasure boat that I'm doing now.

It's not to bad as long as you have the time, room and know-how to do it yourself.

I would also say the price will be directly tied into how you want the boat to look. Show quality/looks will cost more than race quality/looks .. lol

To make it look like it was never a race boat is EXPENSIVE, (I just went through this). If you just want the top gone and more seats might not be too bad, but it's hard to say without looking at the boat or knowing what could be reused. In my case I did not end up using anything other than the hull.
I did not do the glass work (it was done by the factory). So you may be able to save some money if you plan on doing the conversion yourself.
At one point I had considered keeping it closed and adding more seats. For my application it was still a good bit of work to make a 2 seater into a 4 seater. If you have the chance to ride in a closed boat and are comfortable with the sound and visiblilty limits that may be the way to go if your looking at cost (if all you need to do is add seats).

Good Luck :drink:

What kind of boat are you looking at? As said there are a lot of factors at work here. Desired end result, current condition, amount of reusable canopy/deck, etc. Its possible to offset a good part of the cost, I work with a lot of owners that choose to do the grunt work themselves and have tech stuff done by myself or another professional.

Not looking to make a race into full pleasure. It's the old stylin boat. Just looking into some options. Simply looking to cut the canopy and add 1 seat. Currently a 3 seater. I might go look at it and put an offer, we'll see. For 10k it might not be worth it.

Not looking to make a race into full pleasure. It's the old stylin boat. Just looking into some options. Simply looking to cut the canopy and add 1 seat. Currently a 3 seater. I might go look at it and put an offer, we'll see. For 10k it might not be worth it.