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It's time. We are one week away from launching the 404, so it's time to put the Marathon on the block. We will be using her next Saturday for the christening just to have both boats on the water at the same time. After that, she'll get cleaned up and put on the market. We hate to see her go, but want her to be in good hands, so I'm posting here first for club members - because I know you care... 
Club price will be $1,500.
She isn't a total restoration, but could be if desired, or she could just be left alone and a good runner.
Work Done:
New floor in aft section.
Repaired transom - 3/4 of wood replaced. Original lower wood was dry and intact so we left it there to help keep that round transom.
4 pound flotation installed - she rides so much more quietly with that in there!
New seats.
Gelcoat restoration. She was pretty chalky when we bought her but it mostly sanded out. Overall, I'd call it fair. For a good show boat, it would have to be repainted as there are a number of pits and cracks from 50 years of use, as well as a lot of holes from various "good ideas" over the years. These holes have been filled with nice screws and finish washers. Makes it look like there is something going on behind the gn'ls.
Interior painted white with enamel. Nice and clean looking.
Ensign.
Other odds and sodds that I can't remember.
Includes:
1986 Johnson short shaft 40 HP two stroke. This is a VRO engine with the oil injection removed, so premix is required. Great runner and gets her up on a plane fairly well as long as she isn't too heavily laden.
Fire extinguisher
Any 2cyl oil I have on hand.
2 6 gallon Moller tanks.
Working Eagle sonar/fish finder. Older B&W model but does a good job.
Trailer is the original Gator tilt trailer. Decent running order but could use a restoration as there is a ton of surface rust. Never much of an issue for me taking her to the launch since it is only a few miles from the house. Good tires and the springs still spring. New LED lights as well.
Like I mentioned above, she'll be on the water next weekend, weather permitting. Boat rides available if you come to the christening, or it can be dropped in for sea trials after that date.
Club price will be $1,500.
She isn't a total restoration, but could be if desired, or she could just be left alone and a good runner.
Work Done:
New floor in aft section.
Repaired transom - 3/4 of wood replaced. Original lower wood was dry and intact so we left it there to help keep that round transom.
4 pound flotation installed - she rides so much more quietly with that in there!
New seats.
Gelcoat restoration. She was pretty chalky when we bought her but it mostly sanded out. Overall, I'd call it fair. For a good show boat, it would have to be repainted as there are a number of pits and cracks from 50 years of use, as well as a lot of holes from various "good ideas" over the years. These holes have been filled with nice screws and finish washers. Makes it look like there is something going on behind the gn'ls.
Interior painted white with enamel. Nice and clean looking.
Ensign.
Other odds and sodds that I can't remember.
Includes:
1986 Johnson short shaft 40 HP two stroke. This is a VRO engine with the oil injection removed, so premix is required. Great runner and gets her up on a plane fairly well as long as she isn't too heavily laden.
Fire extinguisher
Any 2cyl oil I have on hand.
2 6 gallon Moller tanks.
Working Eagle sonar/fish finder. Older B&W model but does a good job.
Trailer is the original Gator tilt trailer. Decent running order but could use a restoration as there is a ton of surface rust. Never much of an issue for me taking her to the launch since it is only a few miles from the house. Good tires and the springs still spring. New LED lights as well.
Like I mentioned above, she'll be on the water next weekend, weather permitting. Boat rides available if you come to the christening, or it can be dropped in for sea trials after that date.
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