This restoration is expensive..HELP.

[sailcat]

Blockisland, I bought my 72' 9 years ago for 7,000 (boat,motor and trailer). Ran the dog out of it for those years. Last year I ripped it totally apart and rebuilt it the way I wanted. Spent about 25K, now I have a new Float-on, a new boat the way I want it and a 200 Johnson with less than 50 hrs on it. Where are you going to get new everything for this little money. IMHO it was money well spent.
Have you priced gas lately. Having a 31' looks real good sitting at the dock or on a trailer in your yard. But I like to fish and 50$ in fuel goes alot further in my LITTLE 20'.