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F26 Completely rebuilt
Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 7:03 pm
by rsciolino
A few years back looked at new boats. Showroom pretty. VERY expensive. So I decided to go old and got my 1978 F26 that I paid $213.83 at a mechanics lien auction. Snowy February morning. I was the only one there.
Removed everything from the boat, and started from scratch. the boat has been completely changed, new cabin, new wiring, new controls new engine etc. Here are a few pictures.
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 11:02 pm
by prowlersfish
Looks great.
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 10:52 pm
by P-Dogg
Wowza!
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 11:01 pm
by Boppy
So sweet!
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 3:31 am
by Goran
Nice
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 5:32 am
by AwayOnBusine$$
More pics PLEASE!
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:59 am
by rsciolino
Here are some more pics. Just need to finish the trim around windows and finish the head. as you may notice the layout was change quite a bit. VERY comfortable now.
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:16 am
by RWS
Guess what y'all......
As compared to the NEW BOATS discussed by the OP, this boat owner has avoided the biggest expense of a new boat.
No, it's not fuel
not insurance
not interest expense, nor opportunity interest lost
not maintenance
it's
DEPRECIATION
RWS
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:52 am
by Boppy
What engine did you go with the replace the old one? The fridge is an Isotherm? I’m replacing my original “Nevercold” at the end of this season (upstate NY, too) and thinking about the Isotherm. Really like what you’ve done to that old lady. I’ve had our 1977 F26 HT since 1999, and have replaced/upgraded a lot of items. Still have the original Chrysler 318 and she runs well. Good job on your F26!
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:43 am
by mrrudely
nice job!
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 6:45 am
by rsciolino
I replaced the original v8 with a 350 marine engine. nothing fancy. velvet drive was rebuilt and installed a PSS Shaft seal.
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 7:00 am
by rsciolino
Boppy wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:52 am
What engine did you go with the replace the old one? The fridge is an Isotherm? I’m replacing my original “Nevercold” at the end of this season (upstate NY, too) and thinking about the Isotherm. Really like what you’ve done to that old lady. I’ve had our 1977 F26 HT since 1999, and have replaced/upgraded a lot of items. Still have the original Chrysler 318 and she runs well. Good job on your F26!
Isotherm was the best choice for me. I was very pleased with the installation and operation. Engine is a 350 marine. not a performance build just a stock reliable engine.