Is this a deal??

[blackpowderscout]

My brother-in-law is looking to buy a starter boat. Last night we found an 11ft Slipshot hull with polymer, with 2 seats, all metalworks, and a tore down lycoming 150. The motor needs a new crankshaft and a valve is stuck. Total price is $1500. I would guess and say that to get the motor running would be $500 or less and then he needs a prop too.

I think this is a good deal from the sound of it but I haven't seen the rig yet. I was wondering if anyone has ever had any experience with a Slipshot hull before? He would be using it solely to hunt off of... just him (160 lbs) and his gear.

Adam

 

[Daddy Dave]

When you consider that applied polymer on any boat is at least $750. This sure sounds like a deal to me. OFL/SAO Rick is an expert on 4 cyl Lycoming cranks - he just replaced one, I believe. I think the 150 case will also accept 160, 180 or 200 cyls. Even if the hull were to be bad, the complete running gear and metal works is worth a chunk.

 

[blackpowderscout]

Thats what I was thinking. The guy said that the hull is in good shape and that all it needs is the motor to be fixed and a prop. I figure that even if it needs glass work it would be ok.

I've just never heard of a "Slipshot" hull before.

Adam

 

[Cajun]

Sounds like a decent deal to me. I never heard of that hull either. If you decide against it, let me know I might be interested in it. Good luck, Cajun