Found a PROJECT......What do you guys think?

[bfox76]

Originally Posted by pelican

first,think about the transportation -
that's the first hurdle - you're talking about transporting a boat,on a trailer that appears to be questionable,approx 1,000 miles - gas,and tolls,you're probably looking at $700,just in that cost.i wouldn't count on a description of the condition of the trailer,by anyone - that's a cat in the bag,till you get there,and physically see it...that's the first part...


boat - it looks like it's been hacked up - basically,it's a shell,meaning,you're gonna need one of everything...you're looking at a considerible expense,considerible,in just materials alone

granted,when all is done,you will know what was done,how it was done,and you did what you wanted...but,in this market,with the price of a ready to fish rig,you could purchase a ready to fish boat,for less than half of what you're gonna spend on getting that rig,in "fishable" condition...

food for thought ...


here's one listed on this site : http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=22502

$16,500 , asking price...

think about it like this,$16,500 - the boat has decent power,electronics.basically,you're looking at a ready to run product...

compare that to the project in miami - look at it realistically - electronics and a t-top is gonna run approx $7,000 - good t - top with a fiberglass hard top,electronics - radar,sonar,gps and a vhf - that's just that portion...add power,steering,guages,controls,fuel system,electrical system - remember,you're gona need everything as far as electrical system is concerned - how much are all these things gonna run ? notice,we haven't even mentioned the amount of glass and finsh work required - see where this is going ?

i'm not trying to "talk" anyone out of anything,but,going into something like this,you have to think with your head,and your check book....

Pelican,

I appreciate your opinion, but with all due respect I know full well what a project like this entails.

Here is a link to my last project and keep in mind I had NEVER EVER done anything like this before in my life.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-...=Biddison+1800

I sold that boat this past summer. I boat and fish on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. A 23' SC Center Console will fit my needs better. But I want to MAKE IT MY OWN. I want the blood, sweat, tears and fiberglass ITCH. My father was an amazing craftsman. It's in my blood. I want the pride of trailering my SC 23 around making other's jealous.

Not everyone is cut out for a project such as the one I want to undertake, but trust me when I tell you, I know FULL well what goes into it, from budget to time to budget. Did I say budget?

Thanks for your feedback, but I am a man on a mission! I fell in love with the heritage of Seacraft and just flat out love the lines of the vessel. If I can find a POTTER project then it will be that much more special.

[pelican]

if i see anything,in my area,i will gladly let you know - and,if you find something,in my area,i will gladly run by it,and give you an unbiased honest review - deal ?

[bfox76]

Originally Posted by pelican

if i see anything,in my area,i will gladly let you know - and,if you find something,in my area,i will gladly run by it,and give you an unbiased honest review - deal ?

That is a GREAT Deal!

Thanks man!

[Capt Chuck]

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[YeA 20sF]

So did you finally get one yet ?

[bfox76]

Originally Posted by YeA 20sF

So did you finally get one yet ?

No. I am still looking. Hard to find the right boat and people that have them think they are worth more than they really are.

[Bigshrimpin]

Originally Posted by bfox76

No. I am still looking. Hard to find the right boat and people that have them think they are worth more than they really are.

If you can't buy a project for x dollars, you might have to pay a little more and just get started on it (cause a moderate project boat will take year minimum to finish). It's just a drop in the bucket of what it'll take to finish it. $15K will get you a 23cc that is already done. You will save money if you value your time above $5/hr.

I didn't have a lump of disposable cash, so I fixed mine as I went along. I got my 23 hull from CA 2 years ago. Cost me $3500 total for boat delivered to my door with trailer and it still needed a transom, fuel tank, console and other fiberglass work. Overall I still think it was a good deal for me. Fortunately I had practice on enough other project boats, so I could keep costs down low and I got some incredible freebies.

[BigLew]

1. Love and fear your GOD.

2. Love and respect your mate and your children.

3. NEVER love anything that can't love you back!

4 There are two kinds of money, yours and all the rest! Yours comes FIRST!

5. If money will replace it or soap and water will wash it off; it's NOT important!

Just a few personal humble opinions!

[pelican]

Originally Posted by BigLew

1. Love and fear your GOD.

2. Love and respect your mate and your children.

3. NEVER love anything that can't love you back!

4 There are two kinds of money, yours and all the rest! Yours comes FIRST!

5. If money will replace it or soap and water will wash it off; it's NOT important!

Just a few personal humble opinions!

that's some great advice !

[BigLew]

Originally Posted by pelican

that's some great advice !

I'd like to say thank you, but instead I'll just say thank you for my Mom. She was one damn smart Lady!