[CaptLloyd]

Greg,

I say if you can get the boat for 3k, buy it, use it for the season, and then decide on the time line for repairs.

I bought my '73 20cc almost 4 years ago and used it for 3 years with a rotten transom, soft spots in the deck, and an old motor, and had tons of fun, caught lots of fish, and impressed my friends with an outstanding ride.

And with that said, in the last 6 months, I've spend 15k, lots of sweat, just about used up spousal support, but I have a reborn Seacraft.

I say go for it, worst case you have a summer's worth of fun, and sell the boat at a small loss, but you'll have the memories.

I'll be on the island in mid-July, I'd love to see it.

Lloyd