Can you get your MONEY back ?
Yeah, I think you can - but never your time. I look at the time as a hobby more than an investment.
The big problem is power. New power is gonna depreciate no matter what you do.
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For example:
Could I get 12 grand for this rig?
Probably, but put a new 250 e-tec on it and could I get 27 grand ? In 5 years ?
I think power is the killer, the hull itself can possibly get you your money back.