out of curiosity
 

what would be the final bill for this boat after swapping 300's with 400's. and what would it performance be like? http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/8360

That ad is 7 years old.

Despite it is probably not around anymore Ive heard people were quoted approx $80,000.00 for the new motors and rigging. Minus what you could get for the old motors. A guess but would probably run between 115 and 120mph depending on how much you are willing to spend on props.

I am in the process of doing it now I will let you know the final price when i am done. Budget 70,000

if you are doing it yourself I think you are good. getting someone else to do it???... I broke some fillings clinching my teeth doing the math... I should probably call skate and make an appointment LOL.

Consulting with Skate on a Skater build would be like going to an "AA" meeting!?? :evilb:

he's no quitter, no AA for him... I experienced that first hand in KW last year.

No disrespect intended for Sam. I was referring to the fact that a guy that would cut up a perfectly good Skater and make it better may not be the guy to guide one on a budget Skater restoration.:picard1:

None taken. BTW I've yet to see a "perfectly good" Skater....and the best is yet to come:evilb:

As for the rest of you gentlemen before we start our twelve step program we must all admit we have a Skater problem. You go first!

Hey Sam,I have just started to develop my problem. Im sure I will have some type of one for sure. Steve.

I see the "fuzzy" writing on the wall......400r's??? - or is that a mirage - or- just a two-stroke oil slick I see?? :cool-smiley-027:

Only smoke and spray from a pair of 300x's!!!! :boat: :party-smiley-004:

So when are all the afflicted, addicted, going to have a group meeting, pulling trailers?

the group is growing...should be quite a nice looking fleet when we do get together!

some of you have been at this a lot longer than me! no cure for it...not taking the antidote if one exists LOL.

All i know is that Craig might be stepping up :party-smiley-004: as i know he has the approval from the Mrs.

$ 25 to 27 k a piece at this place " so call it $ 60 k max out the door for 2 motor's , I wouldn't think anything more then $ 5 k max to install and rig and that would be a lot unless other things had to be done like making transom stronger ect,
http://jacosmarine.com/mercury-racing-pricing/

Just saw this on there site FREE rigging on mercury powered boats

http://jacosmarine.com/mercury-75-ye...e-never-stops/

Not so quick Grasshopper. You have to buy new steering props and flyby wire shifters. Then tie bar and Jack plates to handle the extra weight. It is never as cheap as you estimate it to be. Trust me I know!

Best events LOTO Shootout, Tickfaw 200, Pirates of Lanier, Grand Lake Shootout. I'm headed to Tickfaw LOTO and Grand Lake Shootout don't tell Craig he doesn't know yet. We are just going to crash his pad!:evilb:

Dam there's all that " ect,, " stuff you dont think about until it's to late :)

Hey Sam, You beat me to it. You need wing plates welded on and tie bar is not cheap. Power steering pump wing plates and tie bar could be in the area of 5 to 10 grand alone just for product. No need for remote oil tanks tho anymore.

Not to mention a new wire harnesses depending on what you have also for the DTS. And if you want a nice heavy duty steering pump from Latham instead of the lightweight weak mercury one add another $2500.00 dollars to the mix. I would figure add another $15k to the price of the motors. Trust me I have already done the spreadsheet.
Did I mention extended warranties for another 9k?????

As noted, it's not a simple engine swap. More than the engine cost for sure, and wiring for drive by wire/DTS controls, can add up. :eek:

Gary P I like your discription under "My boats" Skater 30 (It's my brothers!).

We are all brothers here so welcome aboard.

Skate - Yes, it's really true. I am very blessed to have a brother that includes me in his boating! We run some poker runs together (Lake Erie/Buffalo, Seneca Lake, etc, and have a blast together. We grew up with boats, but nothing like what's out there today. Back in the '60's, our runabout was considered "fast" at 33-35 MPH! LOL