Recent content by Bowens911

What would you pay for something in that condition?

I've been looking for a boat to restore and repower. I wanted to get some opinions of this boat I found. What do you guys think? Worth the money? http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1984/Gr ... ted-States

I was thinking around 5k, so if it came in at 3-4k I would be happy. Any engine reccomendations? I have an 04 Yamaha F150 on my current boat and it's been flawless.

I think I can get this boat for almost nothing. I don't mind spending the money that it would take to do a proper rebuild. I'm not a cut corners person. I would plan on having this boat for a long time so I'm not worried about resale or anything. I guess my main concern would be finding some...

Yes, the boat has twin outboards. Is there a way to check for rot other than getting a surveyor? I have done some fiberglass work in the past so I would feel comfortable doing it if I had to. I don't think I want to do an entire transom and deck replacement though.

I'm looking at a 1982 GW Sailfish 25'. I have another boat but I've always wanted a Grady. This boat currently has engines that don't run. I was thinking about restoring this boat and repowering in a year or two. I'm trying to learn as much as I can but I don't know alot about GW. Are they all...