Re: Is this boat worth fixing? 76 Starcraft Chieftain 25 MK iv
I do not have any pictures at the moment. I will try to get some in the next day or 2. My concern with its value is very simple, if I stick 2000.00 into it, it had better be worth this when it comes time to explaining to my wife why. I frankly have no idea what I would need to put into it to start with. I have had a chance to check the interior and the sink, refrigerator and stove work. The closet has a toilet which also works. The electrical all seems to be working. The stereo however does not. The trailer as I said before looks like it is new so no concern there. The counter top could use replacement but the table top/ bed are in excellent condition. The deck will need some repair/ replacement but fortunately my father-in-law built ice/ sail boats so marine plywood is available in quantity for free. The carpet will also need to go. It has several horns and pieces of radio equipment as well as a depth/ fish finder that appear to work. The cushions for the inside table as well as the outer cushions and engine cover will need replacing. The captains chairs are in excellent condition. I have yet to check the beam, confirm the running condition of the engine and a few other minor details. I believe it will also require fresh paint to look its best. As I was going to be out the 800.00 anyway, I may just keep this around and fix it over time. I will look forward to having the difficult repair questions mulled over by the forum readers here. I will further enjoy the first fish I catch, the sunset and hopefully sunrise I see, the first fireworks and other firsts from my restored chieftain. Thanks again, William
