If you live in a coastal area that is flood prone, requiring new homes to be elevated, you may be able to obtain from a builder the cut-offs for the square treated wood pilings typically used to elevate the homes. I was able to cheaply obtain from the local building supply company a 12X12 piling that was not straight enough for construction purposes, and cut it to managable lengths with a chain saw. You can't go wrong with large wood blocks, and they will never collapse. The local boat yard was glad to take them when I was done, and has since returned the favor generously.
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1974 23' Tsunami, fully refurbished, custom pilothouse, Hermco Bracket, 250 Etec
1977 23' Sceptre fully refurbished, soft top, I/O
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