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I think I paid $4200 for a rebuilt 200 HP Evinrude Ocean Pro. I would think a good ball park number on my restoration was around $7 grand not including the motor. I did a fair amount of trailer work as well.
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07-31-2014, 07:56 AM
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It you do the work yourself you can save 2/3 the cost! I replaced some of my stringers, the entire transom from the inside with marine plywood and glass, rebuilt the 170 engine, gimble and outdrive and bought a 25 ft. trailer and rebuilt it, all for around 3000 bucks. Did all the work myself and enjoied doing it. The fiberglass work up under the transom cap was a little tricky and messy but with a few beers and a lot of patience I got through it. I'm lucky, I've got a lot of great boatbuilders close by. I went to Carolina Classic and got my polyester resin and chopped strand mat from NAPA. My neighbor who runs a autobody shop color matched the gelcoat perfectly with paint and cleared over it with Emron clear, turned out great. Use the resourses you have, friends, internet, V20.com, and ask a lot of questions. I really enjoied doing it and the end result is very satisfying. You've got a big part of the job done by separating the cap and hull. Dont give up now, save that boat! It'll be worth it!
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 77 V20 cuddy with 170 I/O Mercruiser 72 16ft. Carolina w/a 25hp Evinrude
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07-31-2014, 11:12 AM
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Too many good boats around to do a project. OK I am the voice of reason here, we are so screwed...
If you take it on just know you will never get your money back. NEVER! So do it for love, not money.
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07-31-2014, 12:50 PM
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in other words..... You can buy a complete rig and go fishing today OR spend twice the money and months of hard work to go fishing next year
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07-31-2014, 07:01 PM
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never never never never add up the cost of anything fun, it sucks the fun right out of it. I started adding up teh cost of my buggy, i started loosing receipts pretty quick so i couldn't count them. I'm screwed with boats, I'm estimating cost of repairs for other peoples boats daily, so i can't hide or deny how much its going to cost me for my own stuff
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07-31-2014, 08:47 PM
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I have purposely omitted the money spent on my resto from memory. I'm doing mine because I want it to be just like I want it and enjoy the accomplishment. I can say, the resto materials aren't that bad (wood, resin, glass) it's all the small things that add up (hardware, thru hulls, wiring...)
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08-01-2014, 12:38 AM
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BTW .... I didnt say either choice was wrong....
Hey spare... I'm working on a buggy myself..... http://www.kifourwheelers.com/forum/...php?topic=7299
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