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So I bought this boat, it was supposed to be a hunter the hin says its an 74 irwin.. I think a mark iii 28.5 from what I've read they aren't bad boats.. I liked it because it seems to be built like a tank.. I also like that its an inboard.. and the cabin room is great..
The engine is a big ugly green thing it looks ancient, atomic 4? I wish I could post a picture.. it has water in the oil at the very least.. so I'm thinking ill pull and rebuild it or replace it.. any suggestions? I was thinking maybe converting to electric drive and using solar to charge it.. but I want something rediculously dependable.
I plan on living aboard for months/ years while traveling around on it. I have 2 years to get her ready. So upfront cost isn't too much an issue. But I'd like to cut cruising costs to a minimum..
Are fridges practical? Ac? I wouldn't need a big one..though I plan in staying on the hook most days so if a reasonable number of solar panels can't power it.... yea I don't want it.
Also I'm not sure if this thing has a swing keel or a centerboard or what.. there is some kinda winch system in place.. does anyone know the draft of this thing? And can you beach it?
I'm super stoked.. very happy with the boat so far
The engine is a big ugly green thing it looks ancient, atomic 4? I wish I could post a picture.. it has water in the oil at the very least.. so I'm thinking ill pull and rebuild it or replace it.. any suggestions? I was thinking maybe converting to electric drive and using solar to charge it.. but I want something rediculously dependable.
I plan on living aboard for months/ years while traveling around on it. I have 2 years to get her ready. So upfront cost isn't too much an issue. But I'd like to cut cruising costs to a minimum..
Are fridges practical? Ac? I wouldn't need a big one..though I plan in staying on the hook most days so if a reasonable number of solar panels can't power it.... yea I don't want it.
Also I'm not sure if this thing has a swing keel or a centerboard or what.. there is some kinda winch system in place.. does anyone know the draft of this thing? And can you beach it?
I'm super stoked.. very happy with the boat so far