21 ft Superboat w/2.5L V6

[jolicoeur]

Our neighbor at our summer place is trying to get us to take a rig off his property for $500. It's a beauty :) 21' Superboat w/2.5L V6. Not a family boat motor, but then we're not your typical family and this would be a real project....

It has the orange/yellow angled stripes. Carbureted, S/N 5976234 although that numbering scheme didn't fit parts lookup on mercruiserparts, etc. Lower unit looks like CLE, Speedmaster, etc. w/surfacing prop.

This rig was submerged in saltwater in the canal behind our place for a few days (the neighbor isn't big on taking care of his boats...) The guy says the boat has no wood in the construction, but we're not sure.... Anyone know if this is true?

My husband has been eyeing this rig for several years and we would love to buy it. After all, once rebuilt, he says it will make our little Checkmate w/ inline 6 look sluggish....

I can only imagine!

jolicoeur

[fast fun 2]

Superboats have wood. If its a 280 2.5 (wouldnt have carbs) thatd be a badazz rig, mine with a 2.5 200 will run mid 60s.

[FX10 Superboats]

21' Superboats have wood in the transom,the stringers and the bulkheads. There is also balsa core in the entire deck, and in the hull from the chine down. To be safe, have the boat checked out by a Marine Surveyor. He has the meter to do moisture tests on the hull and deck. The few hundred it will cost will pay for itself if the boat has water intrusion in the stringers, bulkheads or balsa core.

[ghost28]

if the boat was submerged for sevral days and has now sat for a length of time it NEEDS to be checked out by a Qualified Surveyor or glass Professional to be sure there is no water intrusion in structural areas....

aside from that the rebuilding is not going to be cheap...the motor is likely JUNK as well as ALL of the rigging and wiring....

if you are not extremely handy in marine repair and rigging its not going to be cheap....

[mragu]

aside from that the rebuilding is not going to be cheap.

if you are not extremely handy in marine repair and rigging its not going to be cheap....[/QUOTE]

Yeah, What he said:D:D:D:D

[ghost28]

aside from that the rebuilding is not going to be cheap.

if you are not extremely handy in marine repair and rigging its not going to be cheap....

Yeah, What he said:D:D:D:D[/QUOTE]

Spoken like someone who has done this MANY TIMES Before....

[jolicoeur]

Thanks, guys! While I am not adept at ANY mechanical stuff, my hubby loves to do things like this as a hobby. (he is a Mfg. QA Mgr. which says it all. He has even fabricated parts on his lathe for motors (reed blocks etc. whatever THEY are!) and he does realize that it is a daunting task at best. Dave's hobby is collecting Mercs and he loves a challenge, so ultimately it is entirely up to him.
If the boat was a different colour, I'd like it!! I like the LOOK of powerboats, Dave likes fast motors. When we bought our first 'project' boat my priotity was restoring the beautiful glittery red & black finish. Dave's was to tweak the motor, add a different prop/ lower unit. Guess who is still looking at a dull once-glittery gel coat? Yep! I lost... but you should hear that old inline six roar!