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March 13, 2011, 04:13:20 AM
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1987 24' WAC
« on: March 13, 2011, 04:13:20 AM »
Hi, thinking about purchasing a 1987 24' WAC with 93 225 johnson project boat.I'm not having much luck finding pictures and info, if anyone has any pic or info that would be greatly appreciated. got one picture so far should have more soon.

Problem areas, price, etc(leave opinions)







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March 13, 2011, 06:57:44 AM
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Re: 1987 24' WAC
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March 13, 2011, 10:32:01 PM
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Re: 1987 24' WAC
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2011, 10:32:01 PM »
Thanks. If its been sitting for a few years what are the usual problem to expect?
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March 14, 2011, 01:15:11 AM
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Re: 1987 24' WAC
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2011, 01:15:11 AM »
Recommendations?

Get her inside, let her dry out, let her set up.
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March 14, 2011, 06:49:39 AM
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Re: 1987 24' WAC
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2011, 06:49:39 AM »
Good morning LA Customs,

Nice project boat!
If you are negotiating price; looking at her level neglect and assume the worst.
1) Fuel system probably in bad shape; old gas, bad fuel lines possible tank replacement if its original, new water separator $1000 doing it yourself.

2) Engine; if you plan on resurrecting the engine assume carburators need rebuilding, water pump, thermostats, gearoil. Check the steering cable for stiffness and binding. Do a compression test, check for water in the gearcase, pull the propeller and make sure its not stuck, look for fishing line on the propshaft to see if the seal is damaged. Check the power trim system to see if it works look for leaks. $500+ to get it running with a lot of assumptions.

3) Batteries; replace $200

4) Trailer; wheel bearings, tires, brackets, rollers, bunks, winch cable $650 assuming the trailer frame is solid.

5) General hull condition; bottom paint usually means wet foam in the stringer boxes, soft spots in the floor, soggy transom; see how much movement the engine has on the transom when you apply force to the gearcase with the engine tilted up. In a perfect world no movement is best, if its more than 3/8" a transom is in her future but still may be usable for a year or two. This is where the big bucks come into view if any of the above conditions exist. $5000+

6) Mold and Mildew spells neglect but she may clean up and be a gem.  If it will roll out of the field with a little bit of trailer work, $0-$2500 sell max.
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March 14, 2011, 09:48:12 AM
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Re: 1987 24' WAC
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2011, 09:48:12 AM »
Thanks fitz,  The seller seems super busy and its taking him several days to respond back, but he is going to e-mail me more pictures asap and i will try to schedule a time to look at it then. He said the motor has 12-15hrs on rebuild but it hasnt been run it a while, besides that i haven't asked more questions, just wanting pictures.

Anyways thanks, will update thread will pictures as soon as i get some more.
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March 14, 2011, 10:21:01 AM
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Re: 1987 24' WAC
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2011, 10:21:01 AM »
LA,

Just FYI, there is one here same model,  twin 140 Rudes on an Armstrong bracket. Boat, motors, and tandem trailer, 2K OBO.

Best wishes, good luck. :thumright:
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March 14, 2011, 11:59:13 AM
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Re: 1987 24' WAC
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2011, 11:59:13 AM »
Boy is there a wide open definition of what a rebuild is! 2 pistons,some gaskets and seals is not a rebuild. Don't even consider it without the itemized receipts about what was done. If the powerhead wasn't fogged before it went into "storage" that powerhead could be full of rust or other forms of corrosion. Chances are the VRO oiling system has been bypassed leaving to more speculation about the condition. Just trying to paint a realistic picture of where the gremlins may be hiding.
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2000 Baycraft 175 flats boat, 60 Bigfoot Merc
1968 Boston Whaler 13, 25 Yamaha (project)
1966 Orlando Clipper 13, 9.9 Merc
March 14, 2011, 12:06:51 PM
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Re: 1987 24' WAC
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2011, 12:06:51 PM »
Quote from: "gran398"
LA,

Just FYI, there is one here same model,  twin 140 Rudes on an Armstrong bracket. Boat, motors, and tandem trailer, 2K OBO.

Best wishes, good luck. :thumright:


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March 14, 2011, 01:43:18 PM
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Re: 1987 24' WAC
« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2011, 01:43:18 PM »
Quote from: "gran398"
LA,

Just FYI, there is one here same model,  twin 140 Rudes on an Armstrong bracket. Boat, motors, and tandem trailer, 2K OBO.

Best wishes, good luck. :thumright:

 :scratch:   Where is it?  I can't seem to find that.
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March 14, 2011, 01:47:10 PM
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Re: 1987 24' WAC
« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2011, 01:47:10 PM »
Quote from: "wingtime"
:scratch:   Where is it?  I can't seem to find that.

me either? Can you post a link gran?
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March 14, 2011, 04:04:36 PM
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« Reply #11 on: March 14, 2011, 04:04:36 PM »
I see one red flag on the engine view... Looks like pretty substantial support plating on the transom; nice job however. Still indicates a need for some transom work. I don't think this is give her a bath and go by any means like Lewis' was. I see trim plates; if they are Bennetts they probably still work. Looks like a $1000 boat to me if the trailer rolls. I don't think I've ever seen a rebuild on a WAC. Perhaps you can be the first! I started one on a 24' Sportcraft WAC about 15 years ago and actually got the entire cap and inner liner out with a few cuts here and there. The epoxy bond to the stringers was poor so with the help of some oak trees, timbers and two come-a-longs she came apart in one piece. Is this boat still in Florida by it's registration?
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2000 Baycraft 175 flats boat, 60 Bigfoot Merc
1968 Boston Whaler 13, 25 Yamaha (project)
1966 Orlando Clipper 13, 9.9 Merc
March 14, 2011, 04:28:49 PM
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Re: 1987 24' WAC
« Reply #12 on: March 14, 2011, 04:28:49 PM »
Guys its not on the net. It's sitting in a field over in Castle Hayne. Same boat, same color, stripes, etc.

If anyone is interested I'll stop by and get the guy's phone #.
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March 14, 2011, 04:36:15 PM
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Re: 1987 24' WAC
« Reply #13 on: March 14, 2011, 04:36:15 PM »
Scotty,

We can go look at her tomorrow on our whirlwind Wilmington tour; I even have one of those new fangled digital cameras we can take pictures of her! Go back to work!! LOL
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2000 Baycraft 175 flats boat, 60 Bigfoot Merc
1968 Boston Whaler 13, 25 Yamaha (project)
1966 Orlando Clipper 13, 9.9 Merc
March 14, 2011, 04:42:55 PM
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« Reply #14 on: March 14, 2011, 04:42:55 PM »
You got it bro!

Does that mean I don't need those 2 for four dollar throwaway's any more?

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