Leaving the ranks - new2me boat

[chesapeake724]

After my motor went south, I've been obsessing over finding a re-power for my Steplift by checking eBay every day, shopping on the web, looking at classifieds, etc., etc. Well, I found a '97 Oceanrunner 175hp with less than 250 hours, perfect compression, etc. It even comes with a bracket, so I've gone bracket, MJ! The thing is, this is all attached to this.



She's a restored 1966 SeaCraft 19 bowrider. She has a few dings and scrapes, but she should clean up easily and everything else is solid. She sits on this '05 aluminum trailer



and has a little more fishing room with the open bow than the V-20.



Honestly I don't like the boat's lines as much, there's less beam and freeboard, and losing the storage of the cuddy will hurt. But it really boiled down to money. After the Step' is sold, I'll have a lot le$$ out of pocket for this whole rig than I would have had I re-powered the Wellcraft.

So, another board member is trading one "classic" for another and going to a SeaCraft. If'n you'll have me :-* , I'd still like to stick around as this is a great little community that gets better every day. It'll be sad to see my Steplift go. I feel like I hardly go to know her, but it was great while it lasted.

[chesapeake724]

And since I didn't have a pic for the "tow-vehicle" thread, I took a pic of my armored rug-rat carrier and boat hauler.



Fueling up boats prepared me for putting gas in this thing, Still, I wouldn't trade it for anything except for one with a diesel.

[msbhammer]

So whats the deal you think with the motor on the V-20 ?
Major work ?? or just tired of dealing with one problem after another. Recalled a post in th epast...it shut down on ya a few times ?

[macojoe]

Gave up on Wellcraft and drives a Ford to boot!!

Good Luck your going to need it!! ;D

But I guess we will let you hang around if not for anything else, but New Tshirts every year or so ;)

really good luck!

[shicks007]

Chessie,

Are you kidding, your the man. You have been a great member. I just hope you stick around because your always welcome.

[TheTinMan]

Congratz! I know you got a great deal on that SC too. I've been eyeballin that rig for many months. Did you have to go to Wisconsin to pick it up?

I actually almost had "phester" convinced to buy it for the trailer and to repower his V20.

Good luck! (with the Ford that is) :)

[phester]

I thought that boat looked familiar,and yes,if I were to get it I was going to just swap motors and trailer and just resell it. Nice package Ches good luck. Keep us posted on how she works out

[Skools Out]

hey Chez
which motor is n your tow truck lol and what kind of gas mileage do you get towing and not towing in that excursion?

[reelapeelin]

CONGRATS on the Sea Craft!! 8) 8)...whadda nice rig...and the trailer is to DROOL over!!... ;)...have you had 'er in the water yet??...

You better not forget about us ;D ;D ;D....

[Stinky_Hooker]

Thas a fine setup Ches.......dont be a stranger!!!