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i actually like that baja hull the best
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10-01-2014, 08:07 PM
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Going to look at the 175 merc offshore tomorrow. NADA says $2500, we shall see if it checks out. The place where I store the boat says they can get a bracket fab'ed for a price I can live with (should I decide to outsource that portion, which I am seriously contemplating so I can move on to other projects that need finishing)
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10-02-2014, 06:22 PM
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Small world. I work with the seller's brother! All the basics check out. Motor started right up, goes in gear, hydraulics look good and work. Compression 105 to 110 on all cylinders. He will take it off and put it on my boat (still need a a jack plate later, but this way i can drive it back to the mechanic and don't need to borrow a pickup or a trailer) Thinking to offer him $2600. What do you guys think?
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10-02-2014, 08:29 PM
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I think that IF you have it mounted for you then you should consider taking a jack plate WITH you to mount at the same time
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10-03-2014, 08:15 PM
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If i had one laying around, i would. But i don't, so I'll have to do it again once i have the bracket. Maybe I can find someone local to fab one, else I have to pay the mechanic for turnkey service. Not sure that I know enough to build my own, unless I get help here. Doesn't look hard, but the devil is in the details.
We agreed on a price, and later next week I will have a new-to-me motor!
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10-03-2014, 08:34 PM
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Off the top of my head I'd say 4 pieces of 3x4x3/8 or 1/2 stainless or aluminum angle and four 1/2" stainless bolts n drill 16 holes... Done..... Couple of the others can cross check my thoughts here.... Might suggest other materials.
Last edited by smokeonthewater; 10-03-2014 at 09:58 PM.
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