79 23' CC Questions

CATmech945 · #1 06-07-2012, 07:48 AM

I've got a question pertaining to a boat I've recently found. Some of you may laugh and some may not but here it goes. The boat hit a submerged piling at speed and blew a 2x2 ft. hole dead center in the aft portion of the hull. It came through the bottom, through the floor and punched through the bottom of the splashwell below the deck. If you open the hatch in the splashwell, you can see all the way through. I'm just wondering if it's something worth fixing. The boat needs a total resto anyways (floor, possibly a transom) and I'm no stranger to glass work. I'm just curious what everyone's opinion would be on such a project. The hole in the bottom of the hull just makes me a little weary. He wants $1800 and it's sitting on an aluminum trailer.

Blue197320 · #2 06-07-2012, 02:34 PM

is it the yellow one on CL? i dont know if id go $1800 on that. thats alot of work to fix. alum trailer or not i probably wouldnt go over 1k.

fdheld34 · #3 06-07-2012, 02:45 PM

Yes...Sounds like the one on CL with the hitchhiker alum trailer
I agree no more than $1000
-Fred

Ryan · #4 06-07-2012, 07:54 PM

Ill agree with what the others have said except i cant justify it for more than 500 bucks. Ive thought about calling the guy a few times but it just adds up $$$ so quickly thinking about it. If you do grab it please keep us posted on your project.

77SceptreOB · #5 06-07-2012, 08:30 PM

posts some pics or a link, I want to see the carnage.

Blue_Heron · #6 06-08-2012, 06:01 AM

The trailer looks to be galvanized rather than aluminum. And it needs tires? I think $1,000 might be a little generous for a marginal trailer and what would normally be considered a scrap hull. Not saying it can't be restored, just that it ain't worth much in its current condition. You might be better off waiting for a project in better condition for a little more money.

Islandtrader · #7 06-08-2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Heron

The trailer looks to be galvanized rather than aluminum. And it needs tires? I think $1,000 might be a little generous for a marginal trailer and what would normally be considered a scrap hull. Not saying it can't be restored, just that it ain't worth much in its current condition. You might be better off waiting for a project in better condition for a little more money.

I agree...

The best way to get this boat is say to the guy " I have shopped the market and I don't want to insult you but, the boat to me is only worth $500. If you don't sell the boat give me a call."

Most likely if it is not gone he will call you and have a price that is lower than what he is asking but pretty close to the $500 you offered.

The market decides the price these days, if you have watched our for sale ads you can tell what 1800 would buy and this boat is way off. IMHO

CATmech945 · #8 06-09-2012, 10:48 AM

I thought the trailer was galvanized too but it was in fact aluminum......not that it matters much. The boat still has a big friggin hole in it, and yes, the trailer needs tires. I agree with you guys 100%. I'm not in a hurry to jump into another boat. I already have a boat, I just REALLY like seacrafts. I appreciate everyone's opinions.