Wellcraft Nova undergoes a conversion from Sterndrive to Outboard.

Attachment 378740Attachment 378741Attachment 378742 I know, I know, it has been a while, life sometimes gets in the way. But to day I took delivery of a newly painted Wellcraft Nova 230 XL, finally. It sure was worth the wait, these guys are not just painters they are artists. Other than son Blair and I fairing the work we have done, the paint job it pretty much as the hull came from the manufacturer. We had a late addition of a bowsprit, I decided I needed auto anchoring. I am very, very happy with the paint, now to start rigging. :-)

Nice old boat. looks like new.

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Originally Posted by Smoking Joe

Attachment 378740Attachment 378741Attachment 378742 I know, I know, it has been a while, life sometimes gets in the way. But to day I took delivery of a newly painted Wellcraft Nova 230 XL, finally. It sure was worth the wait, these guys are not just painters they are artists. Other than son Blair and I fairing the work we have done, the paint job it pretty much as the hull came from the manufacturer. We had a late addition of a bowsprit, I decided I needed auto anchoring. I am very, very happy with the paint, now to start rigging. :-)

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Yip if a jobs worth doing it worth doing properly!, sure is a nice boat .
Just make sure the rest is of the same HIGH standard !!

I'm on vacation this week so I spent the last couple of days reading this Entire thread. And...I'm glad I did. What an inspiration to me and my projects! With all you've been thru the last few years it's a testament to you and your family. We hope all continues to progress to your liking and that your wife is progressing positively as well.

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Originally Posted by Raysoncrafter

I'm on vacation this week so I spent the last couple of days reading this Entire thread. And...I'm glad I did. What an inspiration to me and my projects! With all you've been thru the last few years it's a testament to you and your family. We hope all continues to progress to your liking and that your wife is progressing positively as well.

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Thankyou for your kind words and apologies for the late reply. One of the changes in our lives has been a major change in work/recreation balance. We have just got back from a 3 week ship cruise around Australia. Boat finally back in the shed awaiting rigging and I have to leave town to go cruising.
All about earning brownie points so boat time can happen. :-)
My wife is still in remission so life is good. :-)

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Thankyou for your kind words and apologies for the late reply. One of the changes in our lives has been a major change in work/recreation balance. We have just got back from a 3 week ship cruise around Australia. Boat finally back in the shed awaiting rigging and I have to leave town to go cruising.
All about earning brownie points so boat time can happen. :-)
My wife is still in remission so life is good. :-)

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Well, SJ, that's quite an adventure. I need to maintain a better balance, too. With that in mind I'll take a page from your playbook, so to speak...We're gonna go to the UK this fall & tour. It'll be our 40th anniversary a week from today- and the only thing she wants is to travel and make memories. So off we'll go! (Earning brownie points, too...)

Looks BEAUTIFUL Nev! She's coming along....:cheers:

Work is progressing. New deck hatch and new side windows fitted. Engine and Jack Plate fitted. Starting to fit deck rails.

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did u ever get it to the water,,,,,,this is one great thread for sure!, would love to see some speed numbers,, i have a 25 nova , i have contemplated doing this to

Rigging nearing completion and hoping to get the engine started in a couple of weeks.
Difficulties with sourcing some materials has slowed progress but almost done.
Here is a couple of photos.
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It looks like you're in the home stretch, Nev! The boat is looking beautiful!

Looks great!

Keep at it, little by little and you’ll get there.

Good to see you back! You’re almost there! Post pics and vids!

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It looks like you're in the home stretch, Nev! The boat is looking beautiful!

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Thanks Marc. It will go in the water soon but still no windscreen and some hatch lids, as I can’t source any Thermo-lite sheets currently. Upholstry is only partially completed but progress is progress and to get this engine running and broken in will be awesome.

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Good to see you back! You’re almost there! Post pics and vids!

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Thanks mate, you can bet on the video and pics, lol even if it is mid winter. ��