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[zacs]

you can't see where we are going to step the mast? With the cost of gas these days....

I will hang and rig the motor this weekend. It is the 150 rude that I bought from Mr. Sandman a little over a year ago. It was on my mako but that boat needs more work than I have time. Especially since I cut it all apart.

[likwid]

Turbo it.... 7/8 frac with runners.

I think Shindig might have a kite or 20 it can spare.

Originally Posted by zacs

It was on my mako but that boat needs more work than I have time. Especially since I cut it all apart.

Still got it?
What shape?

I need yet another project I'll never complete.

[zacs]

Originally Posted by likwid

Still got it?
What shape?

I need yet another project I'll never complete.

yeah, i still have it. I will give it to anyone that wants it. It is a major project.
I started by cutting out the washboards to replace the core, because several holes had let water in and they were all rotten. Then I realized I wasn't going to be done with this boat until next year at the earliest, and with a baby due in august, I want to maximize fishing time may-july.

The transom needs to be replaced.
The deck needs to be replaced.
I am guessing when you do that you will find some stringer work that needs to be done.
All teak needs to be brought back to life, and one piece needs to be
fabricated. I have the raw teak for this project.
rubrail was trashed so I took it off. needs to be replaced.
I have all of the hardware (cleats, rodholders, etc..) but they are in pretty rough shape, so if you go through this whole restoration, I would assume that you would get nice new ones.
As I said, the washboards have been cut out and need to be replaced.
The console will need to be filled/painted.
It is basically your typical 1970 mako total refurb project.

I would need to get money for the trailer though... new rollers, new bunks, needs springs, fenders, maybe more....but still half way decent trailer.....

[MakoMike]

Good luck with her Zac! I didn't know you were looking for a new boat, or was it a spur of the moment decision?

[zacs]

I had been battling the decission for a while. I just didn't want to miss a full summer on the water. I had been eyeing the Northcoasts for a while. I sent them an email, and they gave me a tour of the factory, and let me check out a few boats. The key was that I already had good power and they would sell me this one un-rigged.
A week later I bought a boat they had in stock. SO I guess it was kind of spur of the moment.