Bracket Dually Cheap on Ebay

[Mulv80]

looks like it needs some work, no motor or trailer but probably could be had cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-Wellcraft-20-sport-fish_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63726QQihZ002QQite mZ120148588309QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[Blue_Runner]

If I was looking, I'd be on that like Stinky on Chit! ;D

[willy]

So what was that? was it an IO with a bracket on it? that is what it looks like on the outside. On the inside it has an outboard motor well and the sea wall ??? Or maybe a OMC Sea Drive conversion but that does not explain the motor well.

[Mulv80]

I have seen other Duallies with that same configuration. It looks like the sea-drive option was an afterthought and thats just the way they closed the outboard notch. ByGraceAlones 86 has the same set up, its in the gallery.

[C YENSEN]

hmm........I may go look at that ::)

[macojoe]

Yep thats a Seadrive unit, they added a bracket and never fixed the holes??
I hoope they didn't use it that way, rot the hole transom getting water in there!

[msbhammer]

CY. Is that near you ??. yeah man, go check it out. ;D

[Kajun]

doesnt look like a seadrive to me ??? looks like a regular bracket?

http://i21.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/ag/f0/f520_1.JPG

[C YENSEN]

just emailed the guy with a whole bunch of questions, we will see what happens ::)

[C YENSEN]

my wife is gonna kill me :-X ::) :-/

[msbhammer]

CY, get the wifey a V20 thong from Ches. It will make her happy. If it doesnt, it will make all of us happy. ;D ;D

[msbhammer]

So where do you sit at up front on the bow ???
I see the back cushions, but nothing else. ??? ???

Listed for $500.00 bucks and no takers :-[ :-[

I'm wondering if I should redo the transom in my 78 or not now. This is a new V, mine is older. Hmm. :-/

[C YENSEN]

there are missing cushioned seats that go there, look at Lumber's gallery.

and easy there big fellow I saw it first >:( ;D ;D ;D

[willy]

Chris it it is solid and you can get it and redo it for 500 bucks that would be a steal.

[Airslot]

Cy, if you go, let me know what it looks like. I've been killed by the wife plenty of times, it ain't all that bad ::)

[C YENSEN]

thats what I was thinking willy.

I asked him some questions and here was his answer


"I think it had a omc sea drive before, I do not know who put the bracket on but it was a suzuki dealer in NJ. the boat was repowered in 98 and had a 225 suzuki. I removed engine and controls for a different boat. it ran mid 40s with 225 but engine was mounted too low. if it was raised up acouple holes would have run faster. boat is at 2431 bennett point road queenstown md 21658, can look at any time. it is in front yard." :-/

[msbhammer]

Nah, I dont want it. I'm just worried I wont get anything back in the 78 V with a new transom. I planned on asking 5 or 6 hundred for it when it was done. I could just be waisting money if I do the work and then no takers. :-/

[willy]

Chris you should round up any semi retired golf pro's you know from down that area ;D tear them away from the office window for a road trip and check that puppy out ;)

[C YENSEN]

Chris you should round up any semi retired golf pro's you know from down that area ;D tear them away from the office window for a road trip and check that puppy out ;)

Sounds like a good idea.....hope Air has his ears open ::)

Hammer....you up for a road trip??? ;D

[msbhammer]

No road trips for me. Not unless its to HOOTER's. ;D

[Bygracealone]

I have seen other Duallies with that same configuration. It looks like the sea-drive option was an afterthought and thats just the way they closed the outboard notch. ByGraceAlones 86 has the same set up, its in the gallery.

That's the same exact year as mine!

I'm not sure what the basis was for the way it was done, but that's actually a hatch in order to access the hydraulic fluid and the electrical for the sea drive. It also serves nicely as a built in seat.

I'm trying to see if the guy will sell me his windshields and enclosure. You might also notice that there's no steering and it's hard to see if there's a dash on it or not and no seats...

[msbhammer]

Still cant believe none of our members hopped on this baby. :-/ ??? ???

[Bygracealone]

Hammer,

I think people have gotten a lot smarter with Ebay auctions. Most people use sniping tools these days to buy things just seconds before the auction closes. So now the whole point of having a longer auction is to simply get exposure to as large a group as possible so that they will all try and outbid each other just seconds before close of auction... Nobody wants to show any part of their hand.

The whole system has it's strong and weak points.

[Bygracealone]

I'm toying with buying the thing myself... We'll see what happens as we approach the close of the auction.

However, he'll probably get $1000 or so for the hull. But then again, no trailer, no steering, no seats, and possibly no dash/gauges, so maybe not even that. There's a lot of work to be done there even IF the hull is in good shape.

[msbhammer]

How's your Dually going, you get the motor running and at least get her wet ??
You been lying low again. :D ;)

[Bygracealone]

Hey Hammer,

Yeah, I've been taking care of some landscaping around the house :-/

I've got the dually setup pretty good. Got the motor running, but she's idling considerably high. I just found out that one of my neighbors is an outboard mechanic so I'm trying to work in a time when he can come and look everything over before I take her out on her maiden voyage...

Not long now, I hope!

Thanks for asking bud.

[msbhammer]

Dont forget the camera when you take out for teh maiden votage. ;)

[C YENSEN]

SHE'S ALL YOURS MAN....I WAS THINKING ABOUT IT, BUT I GOT NO WHERE TO KEEP IT TO WORK ON IT. :-/

[Airslot]

BGA, if it goes reel cheep, I may be interested. You could have everything but the hull & bracket. I don;t need another boat at all, but I do have room for it. Make make for a nice project boat?

[Bygracealone]

Cy, thanks for the reply. I'm not sure what I'm gonna do, but I just wanted to make sure I don't step on any toes. You saw it first and brought it to our attention. Thanks!

Air, sounds like we might be able to work something out here. I suppose it will come down to how much the guy ends up wanting for the thing. If nobody buys it off of Ebay, he said he would sell me the windshields and enclosure, but he didn't give a price. However, if you or I simply buy the boat for the opening bid of $500 (hoping nobody else puts in a bid), then I think we can both get what we want.

As you said, that would be a GREAT project boat, but I would hate to have one of the projects be for you to find windshields for the thing later down the road. Been there, doing that... But if you're up for that, then that would be great. As I said on another post, I don't need another boat; one is quite enough for me.

Anyway, let me know what you're thinking when you get a moment.

[msbhammer]

Sound like a plan you guys, Air gets the hull, BGA get the windshield, and I get teh Bracket, right AIR. ;D ;D ;D

[Blue_Runner]

...and I get free fishing trips for life - right? ;D

[Airslot]

Well, I'm thnking that it may turn into a center console, so not really worried about windshields.

[Bygracealone]

Ahhh, nice. That would be interesting and should be quite doable.

[C YENSEN]

Well, I'm thnking that it may turn into a center console, so not really worried about windshields. *

THAT WAS MY IDEA :'( :'( :'( :-/

[Airslot]

Go for it CY, you had first dibs ;D Heck, if I could get a cheepie and a freebie.....maybe we can finally make that V-23 ;D

[Bygracealone]

Just found out he has it listed locally for $2500...

[lumberslinger178]

I hope some one gets it that boat has a lot of potential

[C YENSEN]

he will never get $2500..... ::)

[C YENSEN]

well boys, either BGA made a deal or he sold it locally because bidding has ended :'( :-/

[msbhammer]

That bites the big one. >:(

[Bygracealone]

wasn't me :'(

Man, I thought that was gonna work out! :-/

[Blue_Runner]

Ended early by the seller....with no bids that usually means somebody local came along and they worked out a deal. :-/