Re-powering!

[bigshrimpin]

The trihulls are goldmines.

No one wants them - b/c they're ugly.
Floors and transoms are usually built like crap (rotting out).
Lots of them have well cared for Freshwater Volvo parts.

Yolo county landfill only charges $60 - 100 bucks to drop them off.

I don't know the differences b/w the Volvo 200c and your motor, but you'll get an extra 280 drive and get a chance to test it out.

I've been selling off some extra volvo parts on ebay and there's a pretty good market for the parts. Especially the upper drive units, props, and the trim systems.

That boat has a dual axle trailer (which you can unload for $500 - $800). I'll bet you'd make money on the deal if you talk him down to $1200 - $1400. Sell the trailer, electronics, outdrive, Teak swim platform, etc. It takes time, but if you're look at a few years w/o a boat . . . this might be a lost cost option.