WTB $300 000 Boat for $100 000. Serious offers only please.

Thunder21 said:
I honestly don't know about power yet. The quotes I've been getting for twin 200 hp engines are rediculous to say the least. I'm thinking either a single 350 and a kicker but not sure if that enough hp or twin 200-250s and no kicker. I found a verado 350 sci with a new long block with warranty for pretty cheap. Not sure it's enough juice though. I got mine from someone that really took care of it. It is a 1987 and I got it for 9500$ with the engines and legs out of it. With the glass work and pod I'll be into the hull for about 15k. It's a little more dated looking inside than the one on Craigslist but it's in really good condition. Once I get further into it I'll post some pictures of the conversion to outboards.
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I don't think you need twins on that boat. Hourston did a couple of Island Runners with a pod from factory and they used twin 2 stroke 175's. As I head down the pod path on ours, I am going to use a minimum of a 300HP 4 stroke, likely a Verado, plus the existing 9.9 yamaha. Stock power is a Volvo DP 320HP and it is plenty fast for this rig, moving the power further out back I think the single 300HP is going to be fine although I could be talked into a 350HP Verado for the woot factor. Our boat currently will top out at 38 knots and that is plenty fast enough...I think the Commander with a single 350 would kick butt.
 
Rain City said:
Just what I was going to ask! Also what did you pay for yours? @Thunder21 ;)
And lastly I'm wondering if taking the command bridge off is the way to go, put the controls out back where they're needed!
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Keep the command bridge. I’ve fished off a lot of 30 and 26 commanders, not a problem at all. Too much fun. My favourite boat.
 
That first one is a beauty
 
Yeah I find it hard to believe that one wouldn’t please the ladies
 
Are you looking for turn key, or are you willing to do some work, like repower?
 
Stizzla said:
Are you looking for turn key, or are you willing to do some work, like repower?
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I don't mind the idea of a repower job but I would like something that is new enough that the amenities aren't too worn. I don't want to be replacing something in the boat every trip. So ideally 2005-2010?
 
With that wide of beam your going to need more than a 300 verado. My beam is 9'4 with a single 300 and while it is sufficient power it could use a 400 or twin 175s would be sweet if I could only afford it.
 
Went and looked at that 26 commander. Super nice. Very cute. Very quaint. Maybe when I'm 65. Just not sexy enough.
 
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