Newbie/first post

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Hello, found this site on Monday. I love how it seems like a good majority of you are based around me. CT and MV. Well I am almost 27 and know nothing about building boats or mechanical knowledge. I am getting married in Nov. so I need to get into a boat before the wife sucks me dry.
I am drawn to buying a project by my nature i guess. I build my own rods, and tie my own flies. So I am looking for a 23' potter hull. Potter hull, i guess because everyone seems to be drooling over them. So i want one.
I have a boat i have been eyeing for the past year and a half, boat never moves, house is falling apart. Front yard looks like a yard sale minus the sign. Is it ever appropriate to go offer him some money for the boat even though there is no forsale sign?
What are other good places to look for a 23' SeaCraft?
Thank you!