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Havis
10-19-2005, 04:09 PM
Wow, it's been a hectic few weeks. (Katrina & Rita has made the generator business pretty busy.)

I never gave a report on my trim tabs. SO here it is...the readers digest version. GREAT! What a difference! The bot planes at half the speed and in the gulf chop, put the bow down a little and the ride smooths way out. I was going to get some pics, I know skool wanted a couple, but my father-in-law forgot how to work the camera, I think. Next time out...

On the Sunchaser, I can hardly find any info at all about a Wellcraft 28.8 Sunchaser. I'm thinking about another project. All I really know is its an inboard w/o engines or trannies. Was thinking bracket and outboards, but will the transom hold them? Could I toss in a pair of diesels? What are the chances of getting my hands on an insurance salvage boat with good engines and transmissions for a killer deal? I'm just entertaining the idea right now, but the auction ends in less than a day, so I need to make up my mind if it's a 'deal' or not.



Any help?

Thanks, ya'll!
Scott
Skools Out
10-19-2005, 05:22 PM
a full inboard won't hold a plate and twins. Those are only 1 1/2 thick and you will need 2 1/2 for the plate and twins. Can open the back and just add a few layers of plywood to make it thicker on the inside of the transom.
Havis
10-19-2005, 07:20 PM
I was afraid of that since the transom was only intended to keep the water out, not push the boat.

I found some pix of a sunchaser for sale that had pictures of the engines. Looks like a TIGHT fit for a pair of 5.0L Mercruisers. Might not be room for diesels of any size. Also, the transom has quite a curve to it. I'd re enforce the transom from the outside (as well as the inside) to get rid of the curve. Then add a pair of 300hp outboards on a bracket...the cost might be more than I want on a project boat. Still thinking about it though.
reelapeelin
10-20-2005, 08:28 AM
Havis, glad you posted re your new tabs...which tabs didja go with (mfgr) and are they electric or hydraulic?...What size...pics if ya can... ;D...
Pipe_Dream
10-20-2005, 11:52 AM
Ah, Reel . . . I see you still have the trim tab bug. Just can't help yourself, can you! ;D
Havis
10-20-2005, 07:41 PM
they are BoatLeveler hydraulic tabs. 10 x 12, I think. I'll get some pix later. Also, didn't you post a link half a year ago or so that had a lot of salvaged/need work type boats? The Sunchaser didn't work out and the inlaws still want a Cruiser type boat.



Havis, glad you posted re your new tabs...which tabs didja go with (mfgr) and are they electric or hydraulic?...What size...pics if ya can... ;D...
reelapeelin
10-20-2005, 10:57 PM
try this:
http://www.budgetboats.net/
Sorry the 1st choice didn't work out...see if there's anything here that looks good... ;)..

Havis...how far up from bottom of transom does ''actuator'' on tabs mount to the transom...one thing slowin' me down is I don't wanna relocate my swim-platform and need to see if it'll tuck under it... :D...

Hey Pipe...good to ''see'' ya...tabs on yours??... 8)...don't remember seein' 'em in your pics... :)...
Franco
10-20-2005, 11:34 PM
Her are a couple of auction links to check
out

http://www.usauctions.com/

http://www.certifiedsales.com/pboats.html

http://www.cooperss.com/viewassets.html?show=marine

http://www.fort-lauderdale-marine-directory.com/categories/79.php