[bfox76]

Originally Posted by pelican

first,think about the transportation -
that's the first hurdle - you're talking about transporting a boat,on a trailer that appears to be questionable,approx 1,000 miles - gas,and tolls,you're probably looking at $700,just in that cost.i wouldn't count on a description of the condition of the trailer,by anyone - that's a cat in the bag,till you get there,and physically see it...that's the first part...


boat - it looks like it's been hacked up - basically,it's a shell,meaning,you're gonna need one of everything...you're looking at a considerible expense,considerible,in just materials alone

granted,when all is done,you will know what was done,how it was done,and you did what you wanted...but,in this market,with the price of a ready to fish rig,you could purchase a ready to fish boat,for less than half of what you're gonna spend on getting that rig,in "fishable" condition...

food for thought ...


here's one listed on this site : http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=22502

$16,500 , asking price...

think about it like this,$16,500 - the boat has decent power,electronics.basically,you're looking at a ready to run product...

compare that to the project in miami - look at it realistically - electronics and a t-top is gonna run approx $7,000 - good t - top with a fiberglass hard top,electronics - radar,sonar,gps and a vhf - that's just that portion...add power,steering,guages,controls,fuel system,electrical system - remember,you're gona need everything as far as electrical system is concerned - how much are all these things gonna run ? notice,we haven't even mentioned the amount of glass and finsh work required - see where this is going ?

i'm not trying to "talk" anyone out of anything,but,going into something like this,you have to think with your head,and your check book....

Pelican,

I appreciate your opinion, but with all due respect I know full well what a project like this entails.

Here is a link to my last project and keep in mind I had NEVER EVER done anything like this before in my life.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-...=Biddison+1800

I sold that boat this past summer. I boat and fish on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. A 23' SC Center Console will fit my needs better. But I want to MAKE IT MY OWN. I want the blood, sweat, tears and fiberglass ITCH. My father was an amazing craftsman. It's in my blood. I want the pride of trailering my SC 23 around making other's jealous.

Not everyone is cut out for a project such as the one I want to undertake, but trust me when I tell you, I know FULL well what goes into it, from budget to time to budget. Did I say budget?

Thanks for your feedback, but I am a man on a mission! I fell in love with the heritage of Seacraft and just flat out love the lines of the vessel. If I can find a POTTER project then it will be that much more special.