Originally Posted by
Awill10291
Chris, Thank you very much for your input! I will definitely check the stringers. The boat does indeed have a motor swap. Someone put a FORD 460 engine in this boat years ago. I have a mechanic that knows a ton about these old Ford Engines, and can do any work needed on the motor itself. Is this normal to put a car engine in a boat? Also according to the previous owner, (seems like a nice honest guy) this boat kicks out a HUGE WEIGHT in which you can EVEN SURF behind! It has custom BALLAST tanks (not fat sacks) I am a pretty advanced wakeboarder, and would like a large wake to throw flips and tricks behind. I do not ski, so a small wake is not in my interest. Seems that you have the complete opposite wake of what he claims it can kick out ha! I have an additional $5000 to put into this boat, but of course I would never want to put that much into it. As you can see from the pictures its a pretty nice boat. I've seen it in person once once and you wouldn't think it was a 1986. I really appreciate all your input and would love some more info and details! Thanks so much and let me know.