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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Is This A Good Beginner Rebuild?
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<blockquote data-quote="moedelawn" data-source="post: 501590" data-attributes="member: 26670"><p>That is an insane deal. My friend just sold on 05 18'' Kenner with a 115 Suzuki for $12900. It was an a 2005 but was in excellent shape. The guy drove 4hrs to get it.</p><p>While you have the battery connected to check compression, work the power trim and check the seals. If you can't get someone to stand on the motor, trim down in short bursts the tilt range and that will show you if the transom has flex. It doesn't bounce the springs and tires as much either so it's easy to see.</p><p></p><p>Those 60 degree engines have plastic carburetor bowls which can leak from the brass inserts. Not a deal breaker but something to check. </p><p></p><p>Five years ago I bought a center console fiberglass boat and turned it into a walk through windshield and I had way more into it than I thought I would and I didn't have to replace the floor. It consumed every evening and weekend for 3 months. It was rewarding but I'll never do that again.</p><p></p><p>Don't forget about the trailer. Tires, bearings, lights, bunks board, brackets, leaf springs I would think you'd be over 5k by the time it's over unless you are not counting the purchase price is a very nice looking hull.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="moedelawn, post: 501590, member: 26670"] That is an insane deal. My friend just sold on 05 18'' Kenner with a 115 Suzuki for $12900. It was an a 2005 but was in excellent shape. The guy drove 4hrs to get it. While you have the battery connected to check compression, work the power trim and check the seals. If you can't get someone to stand on the motor, trim down in short bursts the tilt range and that will show you if the transom has flex. It doesn't bounce the springs and tires as much either so it's easy to see. Those 60 degree engines have plastic carburetor bowls which can leak from the brass inserts. Not a deal breaker but something to check. Five years ago I bought a center console fiberglass boat and turned it into a walk through windshield and I had way more into it than I thought I would and I didn't have to replace the floor. It consumed every evening and weekend for 3 months. It was rewarding but I'll never do that again. Don't forget about the trailer. Tires, bearings, lights, bunks board, brackets, leaf springs I would think you'd be over 5k by the time it's over unless you are not counting the purchase price is a very nice looking hull. [/QUOTE]
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