JoshKeller84
Petty Officer 1st Class
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- Jul 2, 2010
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I've been casually looking for a new boat for a few months now. I figured even if it was a project, I'd get it if the right deal came along. Well, the right deal came along. I found this browsing neighboring states craiglist, and was expecting a total project. When I got to pick up the boat, I was surprised. No rot, Transom solid. Good gelcoat.
The guy bought it for the motor and trolling motor, from a widow whos husband had just repowered the boat a few months before he passed away. The new owner just wanted it out of his garage, and I was happy to help.
Im going to have the trailer sandblasted and rhino lined, order a fish finder for the console, and recarpet the boat. I need to get the oxidation off the gelcoat. I also added my motor, jackplate, and rewired everythign so I knew exactly what was going on.
Best part of all this? Including gas to go get it, and wiring supplies, I'm $565 in this boat.
1987 glassport bass scalper. 17' long, 77" beam. johnson 115 v4, 4" jackplate. 36v motorguide tm.
Here she is...
any suggesitons on prop shaft height and prop pitch to start with? thanks!
The guy bought it for the motor and trolling motor, from a widow whos husband had just repowered the boat a few months before he passed away. The new owner just wanted it out of his garage, and I was happy to help.
Im going to have the trailer sandblasted and rhino lined, order a fish finder for the console, and recarpet the boat. I need to get the oxidation off the gelcoat. I also added my motor, jackplate, and rewired everythign so I knew exactly what was going on.
Best part of all this? Including gas to go get it, and wiring supplies, I'm $565 in this boat.
1987 glassport bass scalper. 17' long, 77" beam. johnson 115 v4, 4" jackplate. 36v motorguide tm.
Here she is...
any suggesitons on prop shaft height and prop pitch to start with? thanks!
