I had one of those deals in front of me a few years ago, up in Alabama: original, like new condition 1968 19' bowrider with the original 185hp 283ci OMC V8 "stringer-drive" sterndrive. According to Carl, it was the only one they ever built with that power.
It still had the original seats and bow cushions in very good condition, gel coat was shiny, metalwork was still pristine. It was covered in a barn on a trailer, parked between a Model A Ford, and a 1940's Massey tractor. The property owner had died, and after nearly 10 years in the courts, the property was sold at auction, and the new owner didn't want the boat. He put it on Craigslist for $1000. I just could not come up with the money fast enough.
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Common Sense is learning from your mistakes. Wisdom is learning from the other guy's mistakes.
Fr. Frank says:
Jesus liked fishing, too. He even walked on water to get to the boat!
Currently without a SeaCraft 
(2) Pompano 12' fishing kayaks
'73 Cobia 18' prototype "Casting Skiff", 70hp Mercury
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