klaypigeon
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I sold my boat in Portland OR in 2007 before moving to upstate NY with the intention of replacing it immediately...then reality, work, job, mortgage, etc kicked in and I was not able to do so until this year. I was on a budget of around $3500 and looking for a pretty specific style. I wanted split windshield, dual console, pedestal seats, 15-17 ft, livewell, 40-70hp. And I found it a couple of weeks ago. Then I found this site! Great timing. The plan is to use the boat this season as is and then begin a rehab this winter to get it a little more how I want it. Last winter I put a 60k BTU heater in my well insulated garage so I should be all set.
The Boat: 89 Smokercraft 16CR0 76" Beam 16.3 ft length. The smokercraft rep told me this is a Challenger, but it doesn't match with the challenger layout I saw. The guy I bought it from is the 2nd owner and has owned it for over 20 years. I paid $2300 for boat/motors/trailer
Engine 1: 1976 Evinrude 70hp 3 cylinder a bit bigger than I wanted, but too big...nah
Engine 2: 1975 Johnson 9.9 trolling, bonus!
Both engines are steered via the console and have separate controls.
Features:
2 seats in front of consoles in need of repair. The are also the tops to the livewell and storage.
Small livewell in front of port console. not functioning. PO believes there is a crack in the hose somewhere.
custom canvas Bimini top that attaches to windshield and has snap down side curtains. Bonus! keeps girlfriend out of the sun and me fishing in the rain.
split windshield with hinged center.
2 pedestal seats, pedestals of mixed origin.
1 cannon minimag downrigger. it was mounted on a 2x6 that spanned the transom area. It has been removed as unsightly.
storage in front of starboard console. severe lack of storage in current configuration.
A really rugged galvanized EZ Loader trailer. It should last for years.
I will get up some pics and then talk about what I want to do in following posts. I just wanted to get this rolling. I have some questions brewing that will help me during my planning stages. You guys are amazing, I have been really impressed with some of the projects here. I hope simply not to embarrass myself.
The Boat: 89 Smokercraft 16CR0 76" Beam 16.3 ft length. The smokercraft rep told me this is a Challenger, but it doesn't match with the challenger layout I saw. The guy I bought it from is the 2nd owner and has owned it for over 20 years. I paid $2300 for boat/motors/trailer
Engine 1: 1976 Evinrude 70hp 3 cylinder a bit bigger than I wanted, but too big...nah
Engine 2: 1975 Johnson 9.9 trolling, bonus!
Both engines are steered via the console and have separate controls.
Features:
2 seats in front of consoles in need of repair. The are also the tops to the livewell and storage.
Small livewell in front of port console. not functioning. PO believes there is a crack in the hose somewhere.
custom canvas Bimini top that attaches to windshield and has snap down side curtains. Bonus! keeps girlfriend out of the sun and me fishing in the rain.
split windshield with hinged center.
2 pedestal seats, pedestals of mixed origin.
1 cannon minimag downrigger. it was mounted on a 2x6 that spanned the transom area. It has been removed as unsightly.
storage in front of starboard console. severe lack of storage in current configuration.
A really rugged galvanized EZ Loader trailer. It should last for years.
I will get up some pics and then talk about what I want to do in following posts. I just wanted to get this rolling. I have some questions brewing that will help me during my planning stages. You guys are amazing, I have been really impressed with some of the projects here. I hope simply not to embarrass myself.