Ended up with a 20 foot Romarine Center Console with a 90 hp Mercury outboard.

Its an unfinished project boat. Stringers, transon and deck were re-done a few years ago. Boat then sat for lack of time/funds/effort. Buddy works over at jamestown distributors as a boat builder he scoped it out for me everything checked out solid.

To do list -

Electrical - essential:
Run new electrical
bow-stern lights
install new bilge

Mechanical-essential:
replace trim motor & trim fluid
New fuel filters
Lower Unit Oil
rebuild carbs
Water pump
general tune up

Cosmetic:
awl grip

Theres a few little things to do and Im sure they'll add up.

Good luck and welcome over to "THE DARK SIDE":buds::jump1:

Good Luck Victor,nice size for the bay.

Ended up with a 20 foot Romarine Center Console with a 90 hp Mercury outboard.

Its an unfinished project boat. Stringers, transon and deck were re-done a few years ago. Boat then sat for lack of time/funds/effort. Buddy works over at jamestown distributors as a boat builder he scoped it out for me everything checked out solid.

To do list -

Electrical - essential:
Run new electrical
bow-stern lights
install new bilge

Mechanical-essential:
replace trim motor & trim fluid
New fuel filters
Lower Unit Oil
rebuild carbs
Water pump
general tune up

Cosmetic:
awl grip

Theres a few little things to do and Im sure they'll add up.
you'll end up working on it more than fishing it

excellent Vic. Good luck and have fun doing it. Working on a boat goes hand and hand with owning it, unless you are rich.

Boy, that's the truth! look at all the fun I'm having this year:fury::fury::fury::fury:

Vic,
Welcome to the world of boating BOAT=Break out another thousand!

Sounds like you got a good game plan and grasp on what to do. Best of luck with it! Post some pics of her!

thanks guys. I think for the initial investment and starting with a sound hull it will be a good learning experience.
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huffing west epoxy is good too

Great hull. Good luck with the project.

Vic,
Welcome to the 2nd best day of boating.
Care to guess the 1st ?

get a pad to stand on if beating into a chop. Ro's like to bang, but they are very seaworthy. I've done things in a 24 we probably shouldn't do!

Oak ;

I filled Vic in before hand on it being a wet /banging hull ;;

But the price was right ;

Now Vic , when ya get to the smash into rocks or bridges level >>>>>>>>>>>>>> LMK :buds:

Theres a few little things to do and Im sure they'll add up.

remember those words

remember those words

and it shouldn't cost much

Good luck with it Vic.

Be prepared...because weather can get nasty unexpectantly.

Go overboard (excuse the pun) with your safety gear and hope you don't need it
and smile if and when you do.

good luck, have fun and be safe.

Good luck with her TT

Thanks guys if it ever stops raining, or I get out of work before its pitch dark I'll try and take a few pics :uhuh:

Good luck with her Vic.

why ,why, why, why, why, why, why, wh wh wh wh wwwwwhyyyy. yup and thats on a good day..i love it.....................

Good luck with all that work Vic...It'll be worth it in the long run...but you probably have the time to put into it....dont forget the compass, GPS, Fishfinder, etc......

good luck vic! that's not a long list- you'll fly right thru it :). whatcha gonna name her?

Vic, let me know when you go for the shakedown cruise. I'll run with you in my boat for "insurance".

Best boat is a friends boat!:buds:

The tintanic is leaving today.I will REALLY miss her,lots of good times and fish caught in old Rosabella.I hope she enjoys her new home in Buzzards Bay.

The tintanic is leaving today.I will REALLY miss her,lots of good times and fish caught in old Rosabella.I hope she enjoys her new home in Buzzards Bay.

the 2nd best day in a boat owners life

paul k. Yup compass is a must. Ff'gps chartplotter is sitting on a closet shelf screaming put me in coach!

Paul I. Thanks for the offer of assistance I may just take you up on it.


I can see how one can get carried away with these things! Just looking for a sound vessel. Nothing fancy. If I wanted new I could have but for an occasional use Fv. I couldn't justify it. basically I'm treating the project as of it were a tin boat. Just going for sound motor and electrical. Hull is already been done. Awl grip and all that is a nice to have and not essential to me, I'm aware however that it helps the boats performance but for occasional use I think it will be negligible.
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Don I'm thinking "access denied" or denied access. It plays into the notes that are left on my truck after a session in the surf annd also what I do for work. Nothing "lofty" to qoute kevin kiss. That's best left for sailboats.
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Glad to help Vic. Who else can you call at 2:00 AM and actually get them to answer?:chased::chased::chased:

VIC
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Boat pic, anything like your boat? I can't see where it needs much bodywork on the hull...:devil2:

Boat pic, anything like your boat?

not our yours either.

Sorry been slacking on the boat pic. Was running back and forth this week soucring materials etc. Took today off to give myself a tune up etc. Good thing I had'nt planned on doing any glasswork. snow and rain on April 16th :wall::wall: Tune up in the rain :buds: Here she is, she isnt a super decked out pleasure craft with cushions and ruffles etc.. think "elegant violence" :devil:

pabst blue ribbon buzz:

If she can do bearings send her over!! If she brings her own beer its a +:uhuh:

:):):)

Thinking Scotty is a nice guy. Looks great Vic!

Pimp that Ride. :grins: I see a lot of dust in my future.

speaking of elegant violence, I'll be in Middletown this wknd watching my daughter play rugby

Looks good Vic, that front deck is calling for a big livewell full of Pogies.

Oh yeah Dan.
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Nice boat TT. Have fun with the project. Look forward to seeing her come together.

pabst blue ribbon buzz:

If she can do bearings send her over!! If she brings her own beer its a +:uhuh:

Not sure about the other girl but this one seems to know her way around tools!:devil2:

looks good vic

Pimp that Ride. :grins: I see a lot of dust in my future.

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