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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Is This A Good Beginner Rebuild?
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<blockquote data-quote="airshot" data-source="post: 501539" data-attributes="member: 1183"><p>Starting with an aluminum hull over a glass hull is a smart move !! Alum boats are so much easier to do and a better return on your investment. Sylvan makes a good boat, I have owned a couple. As long as there is no damage to the hull like cracks or holes your good there, it will be the motor that could be expensive. Compression test and spark jump test will tell you alot. From your pics, I think your 2K would be about right, for 3k you could find one with less work and a running motor. With that said, a quick check of the floors and transom might show they are still solid, Sylvan Doesn't use much wood other than the flooring and that is not hard to replace, and could be still solid yet, further testing is needed. Carpet will be junk, and some wiring upgrade will be needed. Good seats are not cheap! Interiors are time consuming but not hard to do. Get the motor tests and go from there. Could be an awesome project !!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="airshot, post: 501539, member: 1183"] Starting with an aluminum hull over a glass hull is a smart move !! Alum boats are so much easier to do and a better return on your investment. Sylvan makes a good boat, I have owned a couple. As long as there is no damage to the hull like cracks or holes your good there, it will be the motor that could be expensive. Compression test and spark jump test will tell you alot. From your pics, I think your 2K would be about right, for 3k you could find one with less work and a running motor. With that said, a quick check of the floors and transom might show they are still solid, Sylvan Doesn't use much wood other than the flooring and that is not hard to replace, and could be still solid yet, further testing is needed. Carpet will be junk, and some wiring upgrade will be needed. Good seats are not cheap! Interiors are time consuming but not hard to do. Get the motor tests and go from there. Could be an awesome project !! [/QUOTE]
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