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This boat is the prototype I designed and built with the intent of selling a few, however a change in careers (back to school) forces me to sell it. Any reasonable offer will be accepted. See it in the photos section (SLBCO) or on my web site <a href=http://www.megsinet.net/~jsschaib/ target=new>http://www.megsinet.net/~jsschaib/</a><br><br>Steve

Plan to buy/build 18 to 22' fishing/work boat<br> with cuddy cabin, possible overnighter. Need<br> info on limitations regarding glass vs. aluminum,<br> manufactured vs. custom built. Also, power <br>requirements, i.e., single Ray vs. twin 24V<br>trolling motors. We've got a lot to learn about <br>this, so any info/advice would be much appreciated.<br><br>Thanks in advance!<br><br> Doug

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.

Frank,<br>Thanks for the reply. I haven't heard of ELCO here in Southern California. Are they on the East Coast?<br>What sizes EB do they offer?<br>Do they have a web site?<br>Ron

Thank you for the web page link to ELCO web page. Interesting boat styles. I found they have a sales rep in SoCal, and I will contact that person.<br>Ron

We're getting an ElectraCraft boat with full canopy. Expect we will get occasional seagull droppings. What are effective spot remover products?

Thanks, Bill, for the reply.<br>I guess we could also try some pre-treating with something like ScotchGuard.<br>Ron