Larger boat discussion

[randlemanboater]

The ones I noticed were the bottom ones that are under some covers on each side of the lower unit.

They crumbled when I just barely touched them...I assume if the lower ones are that bad then the tops would be the same.

The same ones are pictured in the below link.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-...ng-normal.html

[spareparts]

lowers are easier than the uppers, the uppers will require powerhead removal. If you have a mechanic check it out, pull a couple power head anodes and look at their condition

[randlemanboater]

What would be the average charge for replacing upper and lower if done by a shop?

[phatdaddy]

as long as we're spending RMB'smoney

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...-24-000-a.html

not sure if this is one with a fiberglass fuel tank, but if so, might be a problem


http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...n-4strkes.html

always liked these hulls, lots of storage and has flush deck to bow.


Found you another one

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...-open-30k.html

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

as long as we're spending RMB'smoney

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...-24-000-a.html

not sure if this is one with a fiberglass fuel tank, but if so, might be a problem


http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...n-4strkes.html

always liked these hulls, lots of storage and has flush deck to bow.


Found you another one

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...-open-30k.html

I like that Dusky and the Contender, except for the etec's...although the Contenders is still under warranty. I have always liked the Laguna as well, I wonder how the motor mount bolts look...

Keep em coming!

[bradford]

Love that Dusky, great price and nice setup, a truly comfortable walk around. Three piece construction is a big plus I feel too. Only thing I'd change is the canvas to anything but red. Florence SC is a lot closer to NC. Would be a lot more comfortable of a sea boat than the other two, especially the Laguna.

Check out how low the gunnel height is on the Laguna in the pictures with the guys standing up. Guy says he's put 12 dive tanks in the forward locker, can you imagine plowing into any kind of head seas, or God forbid, following seas with that much weight forward on that boat? If the deck wasn't flush to the bow it would have a forward casting deck. Pretty sure Searays have cored hulls as well.

Guess I don't care for that one, lol.

The Contender is a pretty hull. It's lineage and merrits stand on their own. Seems like a good price for that level of boat in that condition. I like the color scheme and looks like a fishing machine, not that I would know.

[randlemanboater]

I looked at one of the Lagunas when they were new, that box up front could sleep 2 people comfortably. It's been 20 years since I have seen one, I bet I don't like them as much now as I did then.

BTW, I wasn't busting on etec's, I just prefer 4 strokes.

[spareparts]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

What would be the average charge for replacing upper and lower if done by a shop?

Id hate to uote that job,but I'm going to guess 6 hours per plus more depending on corrosion

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by spareparts

Id hate to uote that job,but I'm going to guess 6 hours per plus more depending on corrosion

I appreciate the estimate. I am going to call them tomorrow and ask them to price the repair and go from there. It is a consignment boat by the way.

[SkunkBoat]

I had those off on my zuki when working on the steering. 2 of the bolts holding the cover plates on the bottom snapped trying to remove them. On the bright side, the bolts you are concerned with were in great shape.