I need to clear up something. The boat is not the problem. It was the p---ss poor maint. of the previous owner (neglect & poor maint) His tool box consisted of 1.pipe wrench 2. visegrips 3.butter knife/screwdrive. as for the boat sutphens are solid and well made boats. and fast

454,

you must've done some work on it, cuz she sure looks great now!

454,
Thanks for clearing that up. Got a boat that was also maintained by your guy with a pipe wrenchso I know exactly what you mean. Sutphen did under go a change and I am glad that his product did not suffer. We used to take pride in making them.