Rebuild services???

[shaneburris74]

So, it's time to start looking for a boat. (BTW the V is still sitting on the side of my yard if there are any other pieces anyone wants. PM for specifics.) I'm seriously considering buying a boat with no hull and buying a bad motor and having it rebuilt OR buying a boat with a bad motor on it and having it rebuilt. So, what should I expect to pay to have, say, a late 90's or early 00's 150-225 hp two stroke rebuilt. I know there are alot of variables. Any opinions/experience would be appreciated.
My thought is that if I buy something and rebuild it then, I know exactly what I got. I'm not relying on some guy to tell me that is has low hours and he always took the best care of it.
Thanks guys, Shane

[awthacker]

You should buy my boat. Has a nice bowrail. Def needs a rebuild.

[THEFERMANATOR]

You should buy my boat. Has a nice bowrail. Def needs a rebuild.

Are you thinking of selling your V? Or do you have another one your trying to get rid of?

[smokeonthewater]

How would one buy a boat with no hull???

[awthacker]

Are you thinking of selling your V? Or do you have another one your trying to get rid of?

I'm not making much progress on my engine. I can't even get the damn powerhead off the midsection! Honestly, I probably would sell it right now if I thought I could. I think I spent too much on the rebuild to feel like I could be happy with a price someone else was willing to pay.

I'll probably end up paying someone to repair and rebuild my powerhead when I get some momey saved up.

To Shane's point, my last motor I bought off eBay. Ran for 9 months and now it's all rusty inside.

[Kracker Jack]

how would one buy a boat with no hull???

lol!!!

[shaneburris74]

Boat with no hull...oops. Thats funny. Aaron, I have been reading about your problems with your motor. Sorry about that man, I hope you get it all figured out. Shane