I love my Atom Skier but.....

Captnmike wrote: It's that time of year.....The Atom is still for sale!!

Mike,
I see you still have it listed at $9500 OBO. Have you had anyone look at the Atom and the restomods you did?

Pete; Don't I know it... Stem is now removed and re-located to my house, as well as a few other "structural" pieces that need to be recreated. I am hoping that having them "at home" will promote their attention...

Unfortunately, when I winterized Dad's boat - we used it once for a family reunion on the river, the oil came out milk shake... I did check all the cylinders and they were dry as a bone, so that is another project on the list. I am hoping it is just the manifolds, but won't know til I tear into it - if it was catastrophic, well then the 312 out of CaptnMike's Atom could be re-purposed, and I could drop the FireBall or the 60 Hp Gray in that Atom, leaving me the other motor for my atom. Then I just have to find a third and eventually I could gift each of my girls with their very own Atom Skier.

Yep, I have clearly lost my mind...

Tempted... I may need a recently restored 312 Yblock, and I have a 60 Hp Grays, that I could drop in. On the other hand, just how fast did this little overpowered Atom run at Tavares???

Rhinoplasty for dogs? I am curious about “cosmetic” plastics for pups.

Steve,
Do you have any pictures of the finished manifolds?

Air206 wrote: So Gary, I'm not supposed to tell you that prominent maker of Aluminum marine manifolds who recently moved their operations overseas wanted a minimum of $-------- to build new manifolds? So much for the online community to share knowledge and find online resources. I thought we didn't share rebuild costs because we are all cheapskates and we value a deal above all else.

I think Gary was more concerned you might get offed in your sleep if you-know-who saw what you spent on those manifolds.

Never ever add up your costs!

So Gary, I'm not supposed to tell you that prominent maker of Aluminum marine manifolds who recently moved their operations overseas wanted a minimum of $-------- to build new manifolds? So much for the online community to share knowledge and find online resources. I thought we didn't share rebuild costs because we are all cheapskates and we value a deal above all else.

Bruce- When did I say "not much"?    No one has ever said "not much" on any of the boats that come through my garage. I am not used to saying "anything you want" however. Part of the decision to rebuild or scrap for parts is based on time/money/effort equation..... I don't have to tell you that.
But I do need some cover advice for a pattern for the AT Skier hull - short 'cuda hull with low plastic windshield.

And Capt Mike, I like your Atom Skier and would jump at it near your price if I wasn't already hemorrhaging on this AT Skier rebuild. Fingers-crossed for you!

Crow rebuilt the manifolds and re-created the rusted mixers. They look amazing! But his estimating skills are non-existent. I could NEVER get an estimate, gestimate or rough figure at any step of the way. Since he's the only show in town, I was stuck with a surprise at the end. I only say that to prepare others - not to quarrel with his work. It was a shame that his lack of preparing his customer for a large bill sours the interaction with him as he is certainly a great craftsman.

8122pbrainard wrote: And if it comes down to needing exhaust manifolds, the originals can be rebuilt like new or better.

Pete - just had Crow rebuild the Buick 300 Manifolds and mixers to the tune of $X,XXX.xx/side with shipping. Tore my heart out AND emptied my wallet! They are beautiful, but whoa!

Mike,
Before you go and pull the original engine, why don't you run ads in the publications I mentioned. (Classic Boating, Woody Boater and the ACBS Rudder) As mentioned, Ebay is not the place to sell a classic wood boat.

Captnmike wrote: I'm not 100% sure. If there are no "Correct Craft Fans" who are interested, who ever would be? My biggest fear is someone will buy it for the engine and junk the boat. B7ME Ford Y-blocks are a rare engine. It can used as a service replacement on early Thunderbirds. I found a closed cooled V6 on local Craigslist, I may swap out the engine and use the boat. The aluminum Intercept parts are too rare to use the engine here in saltwater.

Two types of typical correctcraftfans around here - watersports guys looking to get into relatively cost effective tow boats, and do it yourself boat builder types who are looking to find cheap restorable boats and work on them themselves.    Mostly we are all cheap skates who would spend time on the internet learning about boats so we can work on them ourselves. You are looking more for a buyer than a builder.   The buyer you are looking for is one that places a premium on usability - I still think the boat is well priced it would probably sell up here on craigslist with the proper ad. Down there I am not familiar with.   Putting in a different engine and getting some use out of it isn't the worst idea I've heard but it would still be hard to get out of that engine anything near what you put into it.   

Captnmike wrote: I will pickle and pull the motor and let the thing set outside .

Mike,
I see you didn't get any bids on your third Ebay listing. What are your plans. I hate to see the boat sit outside.

ultrarunner wrote: Maybe haul it up to Skaneateles at the end of July. It'll sell!

It just might - IMHO it is well priced for what it is - no they aren't rare high end boats but its well restored, and completely usable.   If you bring it up to Skaneateles in July you can stay with me... not on Skaneateles lake of course they don't let my kind in there but I snuck in one lake over.