Exactly. I'm pretty much hoping to eventually break even. I have 2 single axle boat trailers that fit 20' boats, both galvanized, heavy duty, no rust that I intend to sell after I do the mentioned swaps. And the 225HP Looper Johnson that's on the V20 now will get sold for a profit in the spring when people are looking for engines. That money will go into Destroyer's Etec bank towards my future (and hopefully last) engine swap on the V21. (Although Yamaha is a serious contender right now for the final engine swap also)

yes, seacast is the pourable stuff. been around long enough that i would call it proven technology. i have it in my transom and stringers and im impressed. but do your own research, theirs lots of info out there. as for your buddies boat... probably more to do with craftsmanship than material. anddont be afraid of foam either. tons of horror stories of waterlogged foam. pretty sure my dually has that issue cause it list hard to stbd. i just correct it with my tabs for now. but when the fishing slows down and i redo it i wil absolutely put foam back in every single air void in it. good quality products that are properly installed...there is absolutely no reason not to use current technology on these old boats