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my enchanter

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money pit

new hydraulic steering and jackplate, new factory powerhead and lower unit on my 2001 250ox66, new balsa core, stringers, and floor. Hull above the rub rail sanded and clear coated; even behind the dash. New front seats and new carpet next week.
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I wish I did just some of the work but to be honest, I had all the work done by competent professionals and it's ongoing. After the carpet next week, I'll get the cushioned side pads and a bench seat across the stern. The original back seat was bucket seats with a cooler in between. It broke up and blew out of the boat as I was hauling it through downtown Atlanta on the way home from the purchase. I drove 1000 miles one way to get the boat from the original owner in Maryland. Boat and trailer were $1000 with no motor. The 1978 Sweetwater double axle trailer that came with the boat is in unbelievalble shape.
 
Great deal! I bought mine in Anderson, SC for $1800 with trailer and motor- but the motor was a joke- 50hp merc! LOL lined up a deal to bu my 200hp even before buying the boat- so made the plunge and bought them both. To get the boat was easy- only 100 miles away- the engine was in Tampa- @ 600-700 miles...lol. THEN the money starts to evaporate....jack plates- re-wires- gauges, rigging, etc.....but it's SOOOOOO much fun! and SOOOOOO worth it when you hit the water in a classic Enchanter!!!!! LOVE your boat- absolutely beautiful conditon/ restore! Paint/ finish is my last step to do. Figured I'd get it mechanically sound first- then play with the cosmetics. I hope you don't mind- but I saved your pix for reference when I get to hull restore phase. Thanx!
 
But now I wish I had gotten one like Checkmatefevers- I/O! LOVE the sound of them comming down the lake! Maybe I can find someone to trade an I/O Check for my outboard Check!?!?!?! LOL! Keep the pix comming of your resto- very good quality!
 
Thats one fine clean Enchanter. Mines remaining in dry dock this year and going under the knife in the fall for the following season. It needs a little lift and tuck here and there after 23 years of service.
 
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