Rebuild Repower

[Slightly_Twisted]

Yeah it has two feet on the ground and a bar that connects to the trailer hitch of the truck. It wasn’t bad, it was close to maxing out the weight at that distance. When I install the new engine I’ll get a real hoist so I have more control.

Yeah the engine is going to suck. I’ve been looking and calling tons of places. The used market right now is hard for me. There are no newer used one around here, and if I drive to the coast to pick on up who knows if I can get someone to look at it. The sales are just too rushed, and you may have to walk away after 13 plus hour drive. I know the Suzuki’s are on the heavy side but it saves a few buck, I did get a quote from a mercury dealer for a new 4stroke 175 v4 for 13000. From what I have found Suzuki’s are about 11500 all with out controls. So who knows

[phatdaddy]

Local merc dealer was telling me the other day, v6 s are 3-5 months out. I do think they will take mechanical controls.

Guy down the street just replaced a 06 140 Suzuki with a new 115 Suzuki and loves it. Says he can t tell a lot of difference. The bottom of the block rotted out on his old one.

[Slightly_Twisted]

Hey guys,

I got a line on a brand new 2014/15 Suzuki DF175 Full warranty.


never mind they just called me back and the sales guy messed up. It was a demo engine and not sell-able.

thanks

[Slightly_Twisted]

Got the cap cut off the stern. Was not as hard at I would have thought.

I cut forward a little to get access to the last bulk head and transom knees.
I cut where the rod box was so hopefully it will reduce the fairing when it goes back together.

Going to start cutting the knees and last bulkhead out tomorrow if I have time.

[Slightly_Twisted]

The cap

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Slightly_Twisted

Got the cap cut off the stern. Was not as hard at I would have thought.

I cut forward a little to get access to the last bulk head and transom knees.
I cut where the rod box was so hopefully it will reduce the fairing when it goes back together.

Going to start cutting the knees and last bulkhead out tomorrow if I have time.

Way to go. Keep up the great work and the pics.

[Slightly_Twisted]

So took some time to finish derigging everything and of course the boat gods pissed on my plans. I thought the stringers where going to be ok, well it looks like they are soaked.

I know the answer, but want your guys advice.

1. Keep cutting back until I find dry wood and then replace?
2. Say F it and cut out the floor and replace everything.
3. Cut back to the second bulkhead and just go with what is there?

Number 2 is what I’m thinking. Then replace the tank and everything.

[bradford]

Wish I had an answer to give you, but it really comes down to what you can afford financially, time wise, and emotional attachment. I've blown a bunch on mine and you will never get the money out of it no matter how great she looks. To everybody else she's just an old 80's Wellcraft, a dime a dozen, free on craigslist. If I were to do it again I would put her back right, but not spend as much as I did on cosmetics.

[Slightly_Twisted]

This is the second V I have worked on like this, and I can’t believe what passed As quality. The stringers where open in 4 or 5 places, the bulkhead tops where just cut off & left exposed, and all the drain holes drilled where unsealed. I can’t believe the boat is as good a shape as it is!!
I’m really HOPEFUL about the fuel tank. The foam is dry and the top looks in great shape. I’ll pull it and really inspect it since I’ve come this far. What are poeples options on the coal tar epoxy?

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