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Hey everyone. Back again with the Boeing 747 topic... I went out yesterday to check out two of them that were up for grabs. The first one has a DMB 9ks installed, but man, the interior is just a disaster—absolute wreck—though the hull looks decent enough from the outside. The second one is rocking a Ford 13ks saildrive (2 cylinders); the interior is in better shape, but the fiberglass feels a bit soft and you can hear some creaking in certain spots. The one with the Ford is listed at $8,500, while the DMB version is asking $10,000. As far as sails go, they both come with about 5 or 6—main, storm jib, maybe 2 or 3 genoas, and a spinnaker.
That Boeing 747 with the Ford engine is basically overgrown with weeds; it hasn't been touched in quite a while, if ever. It makes me wonder how susceptible these boats are to osmosis.

What’s the consensus here? What do you all think?

casualfox9 said:Check out the blog here:

Maybe I can give you some inspiration 🙂

Awesome!!! So when are you going to pick which boat to feature next? Also, what’s your take on the Amon 790? Keep in mind how I plan to actually use it...

casualfox9 said:What’s the end game here? Are you looking at racing, just cruising around, or actually learning the ropes? And who's your crew going to be?

Racing isn't really my speed—I'm from San Francisco, so I'll probably stick to local waters. I don't see myself hauling out to San Diego or Santa Barbara for races; I haven't got the time or the crew for that kind of commitment. It's more about hitting the nearby islands in the summer, then heading out with friends in the fall or spring just to soak up the atmosphere. I used to have a FedEx back in the day, but after two years of dealing with a nightmare of an engine that broke down constantly, I offloaded it. Now, I'm thinking smaller. Something I can handle solo or just with one buddy. That's why the Elan 19 caught my eye—maybe a little 5-6hp outboard. The problem is, there's absolutely nothing available online right now. So, I've been looking at Microtonere models, even though they aren't exactly my aesthetic, and I'm even eyeing an Amon 790 with a 10hp diesel tucked in there. They're sitting around $8,500 to $10,000. Sure, the Amon is bigger and heavier, and I won't be able to man it alone, but... I don't know. I'm no genius.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been on a bit of a hunt lately, looking to pick up something small—maybe an Elan 19, for instance. Does anyone happen to know if one is currently on the market?