Hoping to get under $25k at auction (value of motors & trailer). Willing to put $20k into hull repairs if it can be saved). Plus, another $10k in misc. repairs/upgrades (but wouldn't do this unless hull could be saved. So, I'd say $50-60k all-in if it can be trusted after repaired.
Yes, boat...
Both my husband and I grew up boating and fishing Lake Michigan.
We have not run it past any repair companies. We live in WI and the boat is in OH sitting on a salvage yard.
Just trying to get a gut reaction from others on this board who have repair experience.
Yeah, we'd have to get it for the right price. If the motors and trailers are in good shape, we'd value it just based on those items in used condition. Just wondering if we could potentially fix it or if the repair costs would be way too much. It's a $250k boat without the damage.
We'd purchase...
Correct - aluminum hull. Assuming that makes it more costly?
According to the salvage site, there is no water or flood damage, so assuming it didn't sink. Not sure how the damage was done, unfortunately. We'd buy the boat history report if we decide to move forward - assuming that would report...
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