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kaelc
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#2. If you are looking at the set of Yamis down in WA I would pass, the exchange rate and tax plus instillation will kill you and adding a second steering station for the flybridge gets complicated quickly. There was a dealer down in OR that had used yamis with exhausts changed out for really cheap, I just tried to find my Facebook message from them but I couldn't. If you could find those engines up here in a private deal for 5k cad a piece with props and rigging it might be worth it but the cost of install then swapping in a few years and maintenance cost of old engines might not be worth it. Black Friday and Boat show repower specials might be good, so start calling around now.
Aquaholic
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Bon Chovy has a pair for sale. Sounds like he described them.
scott craven
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If you're investing in this project suggest spending a little more and get the engines you really want.
The time and cost to rerig new power in a few years isn't worth it.
Journi
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Bei Facebook anmelden
Melde dich bei Facebook an, um dich mit deinen Freunden, deiner Familie und Personen, die du kennst, zu verbinden und Inhalte zu teilen.
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Jason is a good friend of mine.
kaelc
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What's the group? I think the link will only work if you are already a member.Bei Facebook anmelden
Melde dich bei Facebook an, um dich mit deinen Freunden, deiner Familie und Personen, die du kennst, zu verbinden und Inhalte zu teilen.
Jason is a good friend of mine.
wildmanyeah
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Worked for me bc boat buy and sell
Aquaholic
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Go to Bon Chovy facebook page.
trophywife
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send it to breakers in port. local fibreglass guy is really good. pod builder is there and does such good work. . get a couple 350's, lol.
a few friends have now converted there boats through breakers and all the work was top notch.
a few friends have now converted there boats through breakers and all the work was top notch.
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Coyote Spooner
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This is the same bottom hull as yours. Maybe reach out to them, to see where they had the work done, and which HP they have?
Journi
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Thanks for that. I've actually met Glenn personally when I had my trophy moored there during covid in Ukee. He stored my trailer. I actually had a good chat with him this year about podding. They do all their work in house and explained the hull strengths of the 1990's compared to the 2000's models. I ended up getting a 2001 because of him. He said it ran awesome after they converted it and would do it again in a heart beat. I'm leaving 95% towards buying the motors and starting the process.. Have chatted with with a few people now including port boat house. I was refereed to artisan on the island for the pod work. I may want to stay local for convenience though. Looking to see who I can talk to hear that will build a pod and do the glass work for me. Pretty much will have the verdict tonight to proceed with the pod conversion.
High Time
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You might want to have a chat with Brant Marine in Ladner.They did a great job on my 27 Orca and are a Suzuki dealer.Been doing full conversions for years on a lot of Gradys for the charter boys. Excellent glass work and shop. I had a 7.4 Volvo I/O and went with a 350 Suzuki which is adequate
and a 20 kicker. They can do the full meal deal. PM me if you want to chat. I'm in S.Surrey.
and a 20 kicker. They can do the full meal deal. PM me if you want to chat. I'm in S.Surrey.
Coyote Spooner
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I have a 2004 2859, with a 350 Mag MPI. I’m hoping to keep the leg and motor going, but one day might be in your situation. If you do it, I’d love to see the build thread. What power does he run on his boats?
Journi
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Well, here goes nothing. Made a decision today and bought the motors. I've chatted with enough people to make it make sense to me. I'll run these motors for a year or two and see how I feel and then I can get new power after that. I'm not going to sink any more money in these ticking time bomb inboards. Time to start the process. Appreciate all the contacts so far and would love for them to continue. Will have a chat with a few of them and see how to get started. Super excited to do this. Haven't seen a Ciera 2858 get converted before. Time to start taking **** apart.
Squire
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I’ve always admired that specific model of pocket cruiser and I’m looking forward to seeing it podded with outboards. I trust you’ll be treating us to a build thread?
wildmanyeah
Crew Member
maybe just selling the boat is a better option then putting 100k into it. love it or list it?
Journi
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I'll start one once I'm back from a business trip and in gear.
Journi
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It's not going to cost me any where near that until I put on new power. However, the biggest challenge for a family with kids that are age 2-4 is finding a cabin cruiser boat without inboards to go and stay a few nights on at Marina. I know the Ciera isn't the best make of the boat. My wife and I want a Grady and we have always wanted one. But, it doesn't work for what we want to do as a family with young kids. Even if I was going to put $100K into it. Someone show me a 30 ft with twin outboards that not going to cost me $300-$500k. I've been on Commanders that have been podded and re done. I know they are great hulls. I just don't like the look of it inside and out. This isn't an investment for me, this is the 12th boat for me now and it is what it is. My wife likes it, my girls love it. It gets us fishing and making memories. Does what we need it to do. Maybe when kids are older we dont need a large cabin. For now, we need space for them to be free so we can be relaxed and fish. Great space for family boat
. And these boats will sell no problem especially with a pod if it isn't a ridiculous price when it's time for us to get a new boat. This is a 8-10 year boat for us and it makes sense to do what we are thinking .
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wildmanyeah
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I'm not that versed in the pricing but, even with used are you not looking at new controls? new steering system? Pod? Trim tabs ect?
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