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Old 02-01-2005, 04:59 PM
abl1111 abl1111 is offline
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Default Re: Value on 1975 Spectre 23'


The questions you should be asking yourself:

1) In total, how much money have I got to burn ?

2) Am I going to do the repair work or pay to have it done ?
( Either way, see point #1 ).

3) To what extent do you want the boat 'to be' in terms of structural integrity ( present and continued ) and cosmetic appearance ?

I can tell you from personal experience that it will be much more $ than you think to do a decent re-do. And, if you do it yourself, it is a lot or work ( an older boat, that has not been maintained correctly will have a lot of delam. and core rot ).

The initial price is the least important thing in the end, although right now it seems like it is the most important. Re-read that.

I re-did a '75 Tsunami ( same as the Sceptre ) myself - and mine was a perfect candidate for a resto, all original, solid hull, perfect original gelcoat, solid floor ( mostly ). Bought it for $3500 w/ (2) shot i/o's, shot transom; basically re-fit the whole boat. It's a lot of work. Looking back, it was such a dedication of time and energy ( w/ rewards too! ) that no one can tell you what it is like because it is different for each person ( job, family, warm weather, workspace, ability, etc..

Bottomline: If you have the $ and skill ( or just more $ )and are up to it, you can have one damn fine boat ! But, I would make sure the hull you are thinking of is worth the work. If so great. If not, wait longer for a better one and then pounce! ( 'cause with the supply and demand of these boats along w/ the networking on this site - you have to act fast ) i.e that beauty in NJ that Trayder's neighbor got.

Good luck !

Alan
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