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Question, when you did all that work why didn't you move the rear seat bulkhead back to take advanatge of the extra room?
Originally Posted by johnmiffco
(Post 4894691)
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https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...66a10d54ce.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...c4a047e780.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...92418fb7b3.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...d0d9034d48.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...17cbb8ce92.jpg i do lots of custom restorations and yes when done correctly it gets expensive,,,,,,but is still way cheaper than brand new prices,,,all in what u want as stated,,,this is 1 of the last 32 hustlers that fiore made,,,,5 stringer boat and all foam cored with minimum birth with just cushions so is one of the lighter made as race/pleasure even had the built in stand up bolsters,,,,i cut up dashes and redesigned for 2 garmins,seperate lathem shift/throttles,pop ups and raised and angled the helm to make it sit down all new upholsty ,all new tank and floors,sea deck,awlgrip paint blueprinted and regelcoated bottom,custom transom ,custom made motor boxes,tripple 300 mercs,12 jl speakers,3 ampms with fusion on nema,,,ect,,,,boat is light and fast as the 32 was a fast snotty water boat to begin with,,,34pitch props,,,,70-75 at only 35-3800rpm cruising all day,,,,,100+ at 55-5800 and goes past 110 with ease ,,,i set it up for snotty water not max speed,,,all in wanbt u want,,,,and just got on water last summer,,,,love it ,,will sale to start another resto |
1 is i run across the bays and gulf on fun runs and poker runs and dont want more than 4-5 in the boat when cruising across the slop
as like the poker run set up seats and 2 is for storage,,,,since pic it has boxing and brackets for large ice chest,,,,bouy holders,anchor boxes,ect so hatch gets filled up with stuff including chairs,unbrellas,ect so dont toss stuff all in the birth,,,,to be in the way,and fly around in the snot at 70-100+ just my preferance keeping the speedboat cockpit vrsing a pleasure/cruiser look |
I converted my single IO 25’ Checkmate to twin OBs.
But I had the shop and abilities to do it all myself so no clue what it would have cost. The shops in Fla have been doing it for decades. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...5ca85a0bb.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...a056c81ff.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...77d7227b9.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...43f7291ef.jpeg |
I've done it twice, 2 strokes, and 4 strokes, absolutely worth it. Many pluses. I do though like Gary last post...do everything myself except paint. Cg issues non existent when you figure it out and rig accordingly.
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My guess to do it correctly with all the hardware needed, it would costly $100k. So if you buy a decent performance boat for $100k sell the engine, drives and miscellaneous parts not needed you would recoup $20k. In the end someone would have $180k into a "new" boat. I get the CG will have to be calculated and setup properly.
Purchasing a newly built boat in the 30' to 35' range is $250k to $500k or more depending on brand. Financially, it makes sense if someone is willing put in the effort. |
I think it really comes down to how much you can do yourself.
I have thought of doing this on my 32. But the math is not there since a lot of the work I would have to farm out. To get the same performance I have now I would need 2 450R's, they can be had used now but with controls that alone is 60K 70K? USED. Then a bracket, transom filled in and knees added. I think my buddy got his bracket built for 3K with material. Fiberglass work, IDK what do you think 5K? Plus install, may be able to do the install,,, maybe. Time is money no matter what. As for the CG, sure add weight up front but still there is no way to get the roll center right now that the OB's would be way back (2 foot swim) and the motors high. Lighter but still high. Should go great in straight smooth, boat would be lighter. Getting off the back at the sand bar would be a bit of a pain but with two there should be room for a side latter. Then test test test! LOL Even though I like the look of the new Mercury V-8 OB's it still doesn't look as well. That or rebuild the BBC's into 540 NA, add closed cooling. Pretty easy to get very reliable 600HP and 700TQ. That would cost less than the price of the 450's. That all said since the price of new is so high on everything it does mean projects like this are not bad if you can do the work and you plan on keeping them, because of age they become a cash buy only and that makes a hard sell.
Originally Posted by Addicted
(Post 4894729)
My guess to do it correctly with all the hardware needed, it would costly $100k. So if you buy a decent performance boat for $100k sell the engine, drives and miscellaneous parts not needed you would recoup $20k. In the end someone would have $180k into a "new" boat. I get the CG will have to be calculated and setup properly.
Purchasing a newly built boat in the 30' to 35' range is $250k to $500k or more depending on brand. Financially, it makes sense if someone is willing put in the effort. |
Originally Posted by Addicted
(Post 4894729)
My guess to do it correctly with all the hardware needed, it would costly $100k. So if you buy a decent performance boat for $100k sell the engine, drives and miscellaneous parts not needed you would recoup $20k. In the end someone would have $180k into a "new" boat. I get the CG will have to be calculated and setup properly.
Purchasing a newly built boat in the 30' to 35' range is $250k to $500k or more depending on brand. Financially, it makes sense if someone is willing put in the effort. The best power option for price is used Mercury 400 L6. You should be able to get trips for 40-50. Depending on the boat and goals, 2 of those could push the boat as well. |
If you have a sound hull that you love and can't afford a more expensive newer boat, it's worth it. Built is better than bought, rewarding and not to mention different. Like any major decision in life. Pros and cons and weighing of cost and time.
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Reality is, it’s not that hard to do.
Think…, “repower”, after closing holes in transom. Yes on the transom knees but they’re easy peasy. Glassing in is the correct way but I’ve seen mechanical (bolt in) done very well as well. As to power??? You decide. Probably start w/your budget??? I have a buddy in Fla who is a huge fan of the I-6 Verados. He buys them cheap and I think is getting 430 hp w/a reflash. He swears they’re bullet proof. Rerigging his 32’ Skater w/thrm now. Is fun to read what you prejudice IO guys post to poo poo the OB idea 😂 |
Amen Gary
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