Imperial VC200...boat even worth restoring?

[Stackmoney86]

Pretty much EVERYTHING needs to be replaced(even missing motor). Keeping the trailer regardless...but if I see no real point in keeping it boat is going to scrap yard.

I purchased the trailer for 8 hours of labor. We didn't do a bill of sale(this was about 9 years ago and I no longer have contact with him anymore) and the boat was given to me just so he didn't have it on his property anymore. So I will have to climb that legal mountain on getting it registered.

Just a simple yes or no will suffice...I know there are probably some purist here who hate to see boats in the scrap yard. Just been sitting at my parents for 9 years and I am getting it off their property either to scrap yard or my yard

 

[DeepBlue2010]

No motor is a big hit. The engine alone would add about 4K to the restoration budget. Moreover, the boat - I assume - has no sentimental value to you. Personally, I would take the outdrive and scrap the hull

 

[Scott Danforth]

strip it down, sell the parts (outdrive, gauges, controls, windshield, etc.) on craigslist or ebay and scrap the hull

 

[jbcurt00]

worth isn't a yes or no question, IMO


BUT I do agree that unless you want a really big project, this boat saw it's last launch into water many years ago and the 1way trip to the dump won't be nearly the same, but is my suggestion as well.

 

[Stackmoney86]

Wife is agreeing with you guys salvage what I can sell and scrap the rest. She asked me not to tackle another project this year. lol

Thanks

 

[Scott Danforth]

Your wife must be talking to my wife

 

[jbcurt00]

Your wife must be talking to my wife

The boat widows and Admirals support group meets every other Tues or Thurs, my Admiral is acting chairwoman. :grumpy:

They ALL know what's up, no matter what they tell us or what we believe we're keeping from them :facepalm:

 

[zool]

The boat widows and Admirals support group meets every other Tues or Thurs, my Admiral is acting chairwoman. :grumpy:

They ALL know what's up, no matter what they tell us or what we believe we're keeping from them :facepalm:

Must have something to do with spending money on another "female"....

 

[Stackmoney86]

Your wife must be talking to my wife

LOL I rarely get a no. This time it wasn't a no, but she just asked that I not do the project. The things I get away with...I'm not going to complain one bit.

The boat widows and Admirals support group meets every other Tues or Thurs, my Admiral is acting chairwoman. :grumpy:

They ALL know what's up, no matter what they tell us or what we believe we're keeping from them :facepalm:

Mine knows how much things are. I called her up a few days ago and was like we need a trailer for the jon boat. Gave her cost and everything. She said okay that's fine. She is the bank though I just deposit part of my check that's all. haha

Must have something to do with spending money on another "female"....

She's driving one of my females right now.

 

[Mark72233]

I am with everyone else on this one. My boat has sentimental value so the work and cash are justified in my mind. I have about 6 months of work and over $10K in my project so far. If you don't love her (the boat) leave her quick.