So much temptation
 

There is so much temptation out there right now, I just don't know how much longer I can hold myself back.

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/boa/915986292.html

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/909584712.html

This one I REALLY WANT, BAD! My 315HP MERCRUISER would look good nestled down in there, and this one is already set-up with a BRAVO.
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/882224207.html

And the straw that may break my back. This beaty popped up tonight on CL. Would take some work to convert it to a single, but it looks like one heck of a foundation to build up.
http://sarasota.craigslist.org/boa/920230733.html

I thought I had found one close to home, but it ended up being a generic copy set-up with a gil for an outboard.
http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/boa/918636280.html
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...ELLCRAFT/1.jpg

Oh the temptation is KILLING ME!:cry:

That one sends a tingle up my leg.

:cry:When I have temtation, I just look at my bank account, cry and it goes away.

Nice looking projects. Ferm you would want to keep those I/O's??? Why not convert something like that to a bracket and outboard?

i have yet to see someone convert a fourmula 233 to an outboard that had good results(thats not saying it can't be done). those boats don't like the extra weight hanging off the back. They actualy run better with a jackshaft I/O set up(see the Albemarle 24). The 79 we used to run had twin Volvo Aq151's and we would still load the bow with all our gear/ice/tackle/ misc crap to keep the bow down on the way out. If you ever get them in 1 to 2 or smooth rollers far enough apart you can really let it hang out, but for runing into 3-4 on the way out in the moring on the way to fishing grounds, they need all the help keeping the bow down. The race boats those hulls were made after didn't have to worry about breaking tackle, accesories, gear or shaking up the beer too much. All they had to worry about was breaking the drivers and passengers.

I REALLY want one with a single small block I/O in it. This would lighten the stern up vs two 4 or 6 cylinder I/O's, and not have the see-saw problems of a bracketed boat. And nothing against outboards, but I have a VERY nice 2004 315HP MERCRUISER in the shop with around 66 hours on it. Not to mention the fact I can't afford to buy a modern 4 stroke or DFI outboard, and old school 2 strokes just use too much fuel. I want a boat capable of going out to the MIDDLE GROUNDS and the DRY TORTUGAS. With old school 2 stroke power I would need a floating gas can to do this, so economy is needed to offset fuel capacity. I REALLY like 2 strokers, but they just don't fit the bill for what I ultimately want.

"DRY TORTUGAS" went there about 5 yrs ago, beautiful scuba diving...different world, gorgeous!

I haven't been to the island yet. My ancestors came to the US in 1841 and went straight to FT JEFFERSON to serve there time in the military. So for me I want to go and spend some time there for history.

heres what you need to put that 315 in
http://charleston.craigslist.org/boa/919838271.html

Thats were I caught my 35 pound black Grouper!!

That one there would be a good candidate as well, but them 25 BERT's are WIDE.

the 25's arn't that wide, the 26 is the wide one. The 26 is the ideal hull, but you have to go with twins. Cummins has got a test boat hee with a pair of 150 hp diesels in it with Merc outdrives, its one sweet package

The 25's have that belly to them, and are measured 10'2" at there widest acording to the guys over at 25BERTRAM. The 26 is wide all the way down it coming in right around 10' for most of the hull. I've seen that video of the CUMMINS 26 MOPPIE test mule:love:, THAT THING IS SWEET!

they actually built two of them, one with 115 hp dieasels, and one with 150 hp diesels. Yanmar has a 20 with a single diesel they are using right now

I seen some video before of the one with the 150 CUMMINS common rail engines in it. It posted some pretty impressive numbers for speed and economy. Plus in the video you could tell that everybody on the boat was still able to carry on a conversation.

And here's one of the videos I found that really sold me on the 233, I espescially like 1:38 where he goes across the wake and the boat just goes through it. Not to bad for a twin outboard conversion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOf9u2H0LYQ

Few more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkpAWXzYPZM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG9yg...eature=related

I worked at the fort during the mid 80's on the ranger housing remodel contract. they actually paid me to stay there for about 8 weeks. i'd a done it for free...............

And the temptation just don't stop. I emailed this guy to see what kind of hull work it needs and he ewmailed back and said to call him he has a special price for me.
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/882224207.html

And then I see this one in need of re-power. I have always had a thing for the ALLMAND pocket sportfish.
http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/boa/922681840.html

wow there are some great deals there!! You better do something soon before you go insane!!

TOO LATE!! I'm just WAY to broke right now. If I had the money thatwas owed to me by a couple people, I could go buy me a NICE offshore boat. It looks like my HYDRA-SPORTS will have to do for now. This weather has been a real PITA!! It's been just WAY too rough to head out in a 20 footer.

Hey Ferm, I love those Allmands. There is a 23' here on L.I. for sale with a 3cyl. turbo diesel. Not a fast boat but she burns only 4gph. asking 5k

It just don't stop. I may have to turn my internet off to avoid temptation.

http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/boa/923823123.html

Ferm, buy that one, a freind of mine has a windshield off of a 24 Albemarle that will work

Windshield and you good to go!! I agree with spare!

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/882224207.html

Well I found out what his definition of needs hull work is, it needs a whole new deck and forward stringers done. He's willing to go $630 for it, but I can't see spending that kind of money on a boat needing a new deck and stringers. Guess I need to just stick to my plan of waiting till the first of the year.

thats the problem i found with all the formulas, but man they look good!! Thats why I gave up my search for one, good luck finding one!!