This restoration is expensive..HELP.

[flash14]

I agree with everyone's view oin this, but there is still nothing like a SC! I just finished my 20' project and am in the midst of my 23' project. My dad and I are both teachers, so not millionaires. We both do everything ourselves and have come up with a good system for buying projects. The best way to make it worth every dollar you spend is balance. We don't devote our lives to the projects. My father gave me the best advice when I was growing up. He said to only spend an hour or so on each project a day. Meaning one day you spend your hour or so on one and the next day on something else. This keeps your interest level up, your checkbook somewhat balanced, and your life around you in check. The end result will be much more rewarding when all is said and done. It may take you a little more time, but the girlfriend or wife will be a lot happier to go for that first ride with you. Time to spend that hour or so on my 23'!

[Michael Vezzosi]

Very well said. My grandfather taught me to save 10% of my gross to savings at age 13 to my first bank account. 25 years later, now at 20%. Great! but no fiance. Hi! My name is Mike and I'm an alcoholic! I don't think so!!! Lost priorities, maybe. Lost fiance, looks like it. Learned in high school, "Everything in moderation". Damn Right! I love my 20 MA and she will never leave my boathouse. Still the same, I now have about 12 Grand in my 1982 Boston Whaler 15 with a 2005 Yamaha 60 four stroke, and new Owens trailer. Where am I going? Keep it in check. Like I said, my MA will not be pryed from these fingers! Good Luck. Vezo, Part II.