There's no market for retrofits Art. No real market anyway. Anyone with the wherewithal to retrofit modern engines and drive trains to old boats would build or buy new. Those interested in refits AND have the cash are as rare as hens teeth.
Didn't someone in Stockton with your same make and model Tolly recently dump close to $100K into diesel power?
Craig
The one fellow I know of that did put that much $mulah$ into same make and model Tolly as mine lives in PNW. And, yes... from what I understand $100K + was final “tally for his Tolly” - lol. He not only tore out gassers to install new diesels and fuel tanks but also refitted / refinished most if not all of his boat. I’ve read he likes it plenty!
You heard of similar Tolly-fix happening in Stockton?
I could be wrong, but this is as it appears to me: I believe you and I are similar in owning/utilizing our grand ol' classic cruisers... Make sure they're nice to begin with / Buy em right / Treat em right / Fix em as needed / Enjoy em often / Shine and sell when ready!
Please correct me if I missed the mark bout us!!