Repair/Restoration Costs vs. Benefits

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Just picked up my 79' Sceptre which is finally finished after being held hostage in a L.I. glass shop. At that time I agreed to a $10,000 cap on restoration, mostly cosmetic. During the project we discovered it needed a new fuel tank, and I added bottom paint w/boot stripe. After many months of delays, the boat was finally done. During the project, I paid them $10,000 as they went along, so I thought I'd owe around $1,200 on completion. When they handed me a bill for an additional $20,000, I thought it was a joke. P.S. I have spent 2 years and thousands in legal fees to recover my boat with a Federal Court order. Took my first ride about an hour ago, and suddenly I am grinning from ear to ear as though I won!! Lots of lessons here...but worth the pain. P.P.S. Does anyone have any idea as to replacing the pedestal helm chair with something else??