Help identify this trawler?

[Drewb54]

Ok working on pictures

 

[Drewb54]

A few scary pictures

 

[Delta Riverat]

Yup, lotta work as expected. There is rot and disarray everywhere. It's going to be a lot of work. Looks like it's been sitting there for a long time.

I wouldn't go for it but then I'm good and fixing small stuff, doing oil and filter changes, even impellers. Not this. That looks like a lotta work -

 

[Nomad Willy]

Yup, there’s the “Perky”.
Just like we had in Willy when we bought her.
Wasn’t a bad engine … once you get her started.
The Mitsu we bought new was so perfect we never looked back.
Got $1800 for the 107 Perkins though.
It went in a 43’ sailboat.

 

[Drewb54]

I was told “ it’s solid fiberglass- a good couple of sanding and prime and a re gelcoat or two part paint would do wonders” by an old timer who’s been at the yard for 30 years. I’m not really looking for a yacht club membership here but a nice clean boat. And if anyone recommends any upgrades or options on a boat this old. I’m really interested in a kubota or Mitsubishi swap.

 

[Drewb54]

Any body know what the wood bulkhead was for on the for and aft deck?

 

[Delta Riverat]

The newest thing on that boat is the coolant hose. Someone must have been trying to get the motor started.

 

[Bmarler]

Any body know what the wood bulkhead was for on the for and aft deck?

Without seeing it more clearly, I would have to guess. But, usually, when boats like that are made, there’s a hull mold and anther mold for the topsides. Many builders incorporate wooden structural bulkheads, usually tabbed into the hull. These are placed before joining the top to the bottom.
You need some sort of structural bulkheads to keep the hull from flexing and working the hull to deck joint.
If those are rotten, you’ll need to plan on rebuilding them.

 

[LandlockedInUT]

I’m really interested in a kubota or Mitsubishi swap.

Beta Marine marinizes Kubota tractor engines and from what I've found, is going to be the cheapest engine if you're going new. I think it's a cool boat, but I get tempted by free boats all the time and my wife always reels me back by reminding me that we can finance a nice boat, but we can't finance a project. So, I guess it'd come down to if you want something to get on the water, or if you want a project that will require a considerable amount of cash on hand.

 

[Alisske]

The glass is straightforward. The engine should be manageable. It’s a small diesel, so the auxiliary engine components such as fuel tank and electric should be fairly low cost.

The 500lb gorilla in the room is the woodwork. There is a cost (either in time or hiring someone) to fabricate it. But the real cost will the wood. Teak Marin ply and teak lumber is goi g to make you want to cry.

I would do Coosa for structure and solid mahogany/bubinga/wedge versus teak ply for the seat tops/trim.

But wood is expensive and there’s 33 foot of it. Even rubrails will run you a bunch

 

[PierreR]

That is a 4-107 by the look of the valve cover. The 4-108 is a better engine. The 4-107 only has 3 main bearings and they don't like to sit a long time. Probably a velvet drive and around a 14X13 Michigan wheel. 6.3 knots at 1.1gph
Gel coat is slightly rough and the interior needs some TLC. She is low volume if the boat is 33'. She was designed as a day boat, not a cruiser and likely would not make a great cruiser. If you are really handy and fast, figure 2,000 to 2,500 hour worth of work and $50-$60k Figure your labor at $.50 per hour unless you are really talented, then figure it at $2.50.
I have done exactly what you are looking at.

 

[HopCar]

Very pretty lines. Please keep us informed on what you decide to do.

 

[Fish53]

I saw that ad and immediately lusted for that boat but after thinking like an adult I realized that my heirs were unlikely to finish the project, I certainly never will.

 

[PierreR]

I saw that ad and immediately lusted for that boat but after thinking like an adult I realized that my heirs were unlikely to finish the project, I certainly never will.

Oh, yah hadda point it out!. So, I'm in the transition period of starting to think like an adult, helped along by the effects of ARC (Age Related Complex). Good to know that.