Boat to mount 2 racing Merc 800's
Ive got a set of twin 800 Mercs from the late 60s I believe (Id have to check the numbers). They are the kind with the dual bendix starters for forward and reverse. They have racing lower units with 2 blade stainless props.
originally, these motors were mounted on a 15-ish ft PowerCat with a foam trim tab. It had an air tunnel hull design, or whatever you call that channel in the middle that allows air to pass through. that boat is restorable but I dont really think worth the money, and more importantly the time. Its completely stripped, would need new steering, transoms, and thats to get it sound and looking like crap. The 2 passengers had to get out of their seat just for the boat to plane.
That setup did have a top speed of about 80MPH, which in a boat that light is about as close to deathly terrifying as possible.
What Im looking for is a boat similar to that I can mount my antique beauties on. Aluminum or fiberglass I dont really care, something small and stripped down that I can fit both of these motors on. It needs to be roughly the same size as my 15ft powercat, and more importantly the same weight. It can be stripped down to nothing, it really needs enough room for 2-3 seats, a battery, gas tank and a steering wheel. I'd ideally like to find something like this that doesnt have any motors on but is ready to go, all I do is install my motors.
Any suggestions? Im sorry I dont have more specs on the motors, but I can get it if it will help..