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After using the boat half a dozen times I have decided to keep it. The PO is a mechanic and will help with any propulsion or mechanical issues and says the hull should be solid for a few more years, also he has free indoor winter storage for it to work on. I really like the ride, if it’s bumpy out I just put the bow up and slow down and there is no pounding, so I don’t understand the pounding complaints others have written about. Perhaps they try to run the boat too fast for conditions? Also, the fuel economy of the 200 HP Mercruiser is impressive and there is tons of storage in the cuddy, besides the GF likes the boat and doesn’t want me to sell it.

Therefore the upgrades begin! Two 3000 GPH bilge pumps seems like a lot? Is there a way to put scuppers out the side instead of raising the deck for now? Time to start reading the mods section and I will post pictures along the way.

Oh, found some plastic side louvers for $5 at the local boat shop Pier 58, I think Sea Choice makes them, the old ones were thrashed. And adding some in-gunwale rod holders today.