Hi Folks,
Been busy with Inn-the-Water. I bit the bullet. I had my stern rebuilt and new gas tanks installed with gages and all. Cost about $3,000.00. I then had a new Yamaha 75 HP 4 Stroke engine installed with Two battery setup. Cost about $9,500.00. (I was having problems with the 1983 Engine. The Chief at the Brant Point Station in Nantucket was getting a little worried. I also did not have confidence in the engine.)
Why do this on a boat that was built in 1983.
I am almost 65 years old. I picked up an additional 2 year warranty for a total of 5 years. Takes me to age 70.
This is my last boat. As soon as I get the pictures ready, you will see why I did this. A new or near new boat is about $35,000 to $45,000. I have in boat, motor and trailer, about $22,000. Each of my additions have been paid out-of-pocket. No loans on this boat.
Past projects included built in storage beside the engine well, a stern seat with much needed storage under. (Also a two piece cushion for napping.)
A cockpit cover with sides.
Future projects (they never end) include rebuilding part of the trailer so as to have roller bunk boards, guides, and electric winch so I can launch and retrieve boat with minimum effort. Also a Wallas Stove/heater to extend season.
I could not be happier with what I have.
This boat is a USCGAux Operational Facility, a fishing boat, a day boat, and a cruising boat which can be towed by a medium size SUV. (I have a Ford Explorer Scout.) It fits in my side yard. (I have to make the Gate wider because the sides keep hitting the posts. The boat and trailer is 8 feet wide, the gate is 10 feet wide, but the gate is on the side of the driveway. I have a blind spot when I am backing up.)
Man From Nantucket
Been busy with Inn-the-Water. I bit the bullet. I had my stern rebuilt and new gas tanks installed with gages and all. Cost about $3,000.00. I then had a new Yamaha 75 HP 4 Stroke engine installed with Two battery setup. Cost about $9,500.00. (I was having problems with the 1983 Engine. The Chief at the Brant Point Station in Nantucket was getting a little worried. I also did not have confidence in the engine.)
Why do this on a boat that was built in 1983.
I am almost 65 years old. I picked up an additional 2 year warranty for a total of 5 years. Takes me to age 70.
This is my last boat. As soon as I get the pictures ready, you will see why I did this. A new or near new boat is about $35,000 to $45,000. I have in boat, motor and trailer, about $22,000. Each of my additions have been paid out-of-pocket. No loans on this boat.
Past projects included built in storage beside the engine well, a stern seat with much needed storage under. (Also a two piece cushion for napping.)
A cockpit cover with sides.
Future projects (they never end) include rebuilding part of the trailer so as to have roller bunk boards, guides, and electric winch so I can launch and retrieve boat with minimum effort. Also a Wallas Stove/heater to extend season.
I could not be happier with what I have.
This boat is a USCGAux Operational Facility, a fishing boat, a day boat, and a cruising boat which can be towed by a medium size SUV. (I have a Ford Explorer Scout.) It fits in my side yard. (I have to make the Gate wider because the sides keep hitting the posts. The boat and trailer is 8 feet wide, the gate is 10 feet wide, but the gate is on the side of the driveway. I have a blind spot when I am backing up.)
Man From Nantucket