Hi all, new user here in Valdez, Alaska! I'm currently shopping for my very first boat. It's to be used for fishing and exploring in Prince William Sound. Deciding on a cabin cruiser, I've waded through the Bayliners and GlasPlys and found something interesting instead. A 1969 Fjord 24 Weekender. It looks super cool and amazingly seaworthy. It's being sold by its second owner, who bought it as a project and never had it in the water. So basically a one-owner boat. Reportedly in great condition regarding the hull, deck, and cabin (which is set up beautifully, thanks to Scandinavian designers).
What's the project? Repowering. It's dual engine I/O, converting from OMC Stringer outdrives to 3.0 Mercs with Alpha One outdrives. The old stuff is pulled, the new stuff (running take outs with only a couple hundred hours) is ready to install. Says he has everything for the job including lots of extra parts and even a spare outdrive. The whole deal is $4K.
I've just started reading about the transom conversion, and it doesn't sound as scary as I thought at first, but I am a bit out of my element. I'll have help, and we have time over the winter to do it, but I want a gut check. It's a super cool boat and I won't find another like it. Should I jump on it?
What's the project? Repowering. It's dual engine I/O, converting from OMC Stringer outdrives to 3.0 Mercs with Alpha One outdrives. The old stuff is pulled, the new stuff (running take outs with only a couple hundred hours) is ready to install. Says he has everything for the job including lots of extra parts and even a spare outdrive. The whole deal is $4K.
I've just started reading about the transom conversion, and it doesn't sound as scary as I thought at first, but I am a bit out of my element. I'll have help, and we have time over the winter to do it, but I want a gut check. It's a super cool boat and I won't find another like it. Should I jump on it?
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