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Post by notez2beat on Jun 27, 2015 20:48:48 GMT -6
I have a 2000 SV2100 that I got form my father in law for a great price. He was the second owner and the boat has seen its better days. I am thinking of a total rebuild/update but I am curious if it is worth it. The boat seems to ride great though all types of water and I think I need to repower and rewire the boat but my question is structural. I believe these boats were all composite, no wood. If that is the case, is there anything I need to check out before I throw any money at it?
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Post by Juan on Jun 28, 2015 5:56:50 GMT -6
This being a forum for Sea Pro owners, I'm pretty sure most of us will say that your boat is worth a rebuild. Like you already know, there's no wood in the boat so it should be solid and a 2100 is a great riding boat you can use for inshore or offshore.. (of course I'm slightly biased) The wiring from the factory on most Sea Pros wasn't the best but it can be repaired or rewired with a basic knowledge and wiring skills. As for repowering, personally, I'd repair the current outboard or look for a used one in good condition and wouldn't spend $12,000 to repower, but that's just me.
Most everything can be repaired or replaced but you could check the steering for hydraulic leaks, (should be Bay Star or Sea Star steering) check the pump system (bilge, live wells and wash down if it has one) and the boat's trailer... (brakes, bearings, bunks, winch etc)
Good luck, Congrats on the Sea Pro and Welcome to the forum
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Post by notez2beat on Jun 28, 2015 8:05:23 GMT -6
Thanks Juan. The boat has a 1999 Yamaha C150TXRX on it. It is a 2 stroke that requires premix. I have heard great things about the motor but due to its age and being I don't know how it was handled it makes me quite nervous as to its reliability. It is in pretty bad shape cosmetically.
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Post by seagristle on Jun 29, 2015 11:35:37 GMT -6
If it were me, after a check up, I'd get Sea Tow or US Boats towing insurance and run it tip she blows. A buddy got 25 years out of his last Yamaha! And that was salt water.
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Post by notez2beat on Jun 29, 2015 12:02:41 GMT -6
seagristle, you read my mind. I was thinking the same thing and have been looking into options in my area. I figured the peace of mind would make a huge difference.
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Post by acdaddy0 on Jul 17, 2015 18:50:54 GMT -6
I wouldn't worry about that hull. As noted there's no wood in it ! Have a mechanic do a full go thru on the motor. Compression check first. Then if ok , tune up , carb cleaning, water pump and tstats. Wiring checks. Everything is reliable till it breaks down. I was out today and watched a four stroke Yamaha take two minutes to start , coughing and sputtering before it ran. A nice looking Johnson 2000 something that ran great died and was towed in. Meanwhile my 1996 ocean runner hit everytime and ran great. If you have the money to repower, go for it as a piece of mind but even the new ones fail on occasion .
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Post by gtightline on Jul 17, 2015 20:34:22 GMT -6
My 1998 115 Yamaha is still going strong at 17 years... Regular maintenance is the secret. I have always had Sea-Tow, even from day one. Always good to know that they have your back in case of an emergency.
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