1959 Sabre Jet

[blktout67]

i was just wondering if these old boats are worth fixing up there is no motor on the boat at this time interior seems to be ok but cant tell. all i have to go by is pic right now so i cant check for any kinda rot at this point. how hard would it be to find a motor that will work for this boat i can probably pic it up for like $50.00 or less what do ya,ll think leave it alone or go look at it

 

[JoLin]

Re: 1959 Sabre Jet

If you're talking about fixing it up to resell at a profit... highly doubtful.

If you're talking about fixing it up for yourself because you like it... if that's what you like to do, then do it. Do you have the time, money and skill to do a restore? Replace stringers and transom if necessary?

You have to check it out thoroughly somehow and decide if you're up to the task of doing whatever it needs. You're the only one who can really answer that.

Good luck.

 

[scoutabout]

Re: 1959 Sabre Jet

I'm intrigued -- can you post a pic? For $50 I'd be temped to just pick it up and assess it at your leisure. If it's a hopeless case and/or beyond your ability or budget to restore -- dump it.

I'd go this route especially if it comes with any kind of trailer. You could easily make back five to ten times your investment on that piece alone, depending on condition.