It sounds like a good project.<br><br>I bought a
22' sail boat w/trailer, sails, o/b and a lot of
other junk at a sherif's auction. It was VERY
resonable. I am selling the sails and o/b to help finance my
project.<br><br>I am converting it into a cuddy cabin, open
cockpit, 36 volt launch. I removed most of the cabin. I
did leave the v-birth and head. The v-birth sleeps to
persons very nicely. I am planning to have a flush deck
w/seats on each side to fit the curve of the hull. I will
be using a 2.5 hp, 36 volt golf cart motor, w/6 six
volt golf cart batteries. The boat weighed in around
1800# when I started. With everything stripped out it
now is around 800#. In the end it will probably be
close to the 1500#. I am expecting around 5-6 mph and
4-6 hours operating time. I am using a 2:1 reduction
on the motor and a 12x10 three blade prop. I also
removed the 500# center board and added a keel to the
bottom. <br><br>I think you could find a similar vessel
for $200 to $500 if you keep your eyes open. It would
sure be a lot cheaper then having one built. Used golf
cart equipment is readily avalible also.<br><br>Please
keep me posted with your progress. I hope to some day
get some pictures ready.
