I just want to know if it worth restoring my 74 Hallett bubbledeck.  I know I need to replace my fiberglass gas tanks and put a big block Chevy in it.  I love the boat but is it worth restoring the boat or would it be better to buy a newer Hallett.

So it worth itM

Swapping tanks and a motor, not that hard. But if you really don't like it then sell it. Got any pics of it


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It all comes down to your opinion.  If you like the condition of the hull and hardware, If you are happy with how it rides, if you are able to accept the amount of space it provides... Keep it and do the repower.  That sounds like the biggest drawback for you at this point.  Depending on budget it might be less expensive in the long run to buy another boat with the engine you want, set up like you want then swap them.  Sell the extra boat and not be out as much a you would be if you just bought a complete engine and all the accessories to get it going (ya see what I mean?).

 

What is your ultimate goal?  Family boat? Cruiser? River hot rod?  If you are concerned with tank replacement and engine swap right now then you should throw river hot rod out the window.  These boats take tons of work and $$$$ to make any respectable speed, they are heavy and the pump usually needs to be relocated along with more HP.  They make great riding boats and take a pounding, I've tested this many times crossing Elsinore in the afternoon on a weekend!  I would keep it if I were you, they are one of the better built hulls from the day.  That said, I'm most likely going to have my bubble deck up for sale soon but only to fund my new hallett project.

Do the tank swap, there are a bunch of tanks available right now that should be a close fit.  Hit up Madskillz(Nick) if you need them modified for your hull and a little glass work, done.

I just want to know if it worth restoring my 74 Hallett bubbledeck.

I laughed a little when I read this.  Your boat is in great shape and I don't think "restoration" is the word here.  If you only knew what my bubble deck required when I brought it home!  Your concerns are minor so doing the tanks at a minimum would be a huge upgrade.  I'm running a BBF in my bubble and it's solid, BBO in one of our family jets and it's also been good.  Don't spend the money if there is no need to.

Yeah I need to do the tank swap soon.  The reason I want to put a big block Chevy in the Hallett is due to the fact that I have had a lot of problems with the olds.  It's running better now since the 2nd rebuild. 

The motor was rebuilt completely but the dude that built it didn't really know what he was doing.  He put some stuff in upside-down.  I forgot what was put upside-down due to the fact that I have a hangover.  But the reason for the 2nd rebuild was that I spun a bearing that how we found the upside-down parts.  the second rebuild was just the bottom half.

I remember now the original  builder put 6 rods in backwards.

Lol wow. We'll My olds has been running Strong for 20 years and still pushes my heavy ass hallett up to 67. Best advice I could give you is if it ain't broke don't fix it. Just do the tanks and get out n have some fun.


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I live in San Dimas.

I'm in Claremont, an I'm pretty sure there is another hallett owner in Claremont too. !!!!

That thing is sweet. I would 100% keep it and up date it. 👍👍👍


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Thanks yeah I really love that boat. 

Should I buy new tanks from imco or should I get some used tanks and used them out to get cleaned.   I know a dude that does that?