Talk me out of this...

[nitsuj]

So I'm not even looking for a boat. And I stumble on this. Someone tell me it's not worth it. Someone tell me not to jump in the truck and go get it. Someone. Please.

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/1385550603.html

 

[BWR1953]

Re: Talk me out of this...

Don't do it... cuz it needs thousands and thousands of dollars in it to make it go. Uh-uh!

 

[salty87]

Re: Talk me out of this...

no engine, no outdrive, no trailer

that's not a boat, it's a bill at the dump.

you gonna drag it behind your truck like in that commercial? (do it!)

 

[nitsuj]

Re: Talk me out of this...

Valid points. But for $200? How much can I get an engine for? And an outdrive? And a trailer? So for a grand total of...... And I could have a nice Wellcraft. Lets run the numbers boys....

Someone stop me... Please....

 

[LS1_SE7EN]

Re: Talk me out of this...

About $5000 if you do everything yourself and that doesn't include little stuff that will go wrong.

 

[tractoman]

Re: Talk me out of this...

If you're going to spend 5 grand, you can find something way better than that, that is ready to go. I considered the same option and figured I'd rather use my money for a working boat and then be able to use it rather than spend the same amount of money and a bunch of my labor to assemble it. Plus if you are married as I am, your wife will be much happier to see a decent boat on a trailer rather than a POS with no engine. Just my opinoin though, if you're up for a major project it may be what you need.

 

[Knightgang]

Re: Talk me out of this...

I agree, if you did it yourself, you would spend at least $5K on an engine, geartrain and outdrive... If you had to have someone else install it all, my guess would be closer to $8-10K. Repowering a boat can really cost big $$$.

You can look here on iboats listings and/or on boat trader and find ready to go boats for as low as $2000 up to what you want to spend dependign on what you are looking for.

A project is up to you, but I think I would start with one that has a running engine and drivetrain...

 

[NoKlu]

Re: Talk me out of this...

You probably looking at someone else's donor boat. The floors,stringers and transom are probably shot and they took the engine,drive and trailer to use with another hull.

 

[robert graham]

Re: Talk me out of this...

NO! Don't do it. If it was an outboard type boat you could find a good used outboard motor to drop on the transom and after you found and bought a trailer,you'd be off and running. But that would be a money pit/nightmare. There's plenty of good used boats around. Check out the Boat Trader magazine. Good Luck!

 

[VeroWing]

Re: Talk me out of this...

If it was a nice Wellcraft, it would still have the motor, outdrives, and trailer with it.

 

[BWR1953]

Re: Talk me out of this...

Well here ya go... this 20' Wellcraft boat in your area is 4 years newer, prettier and RUNNING and it's only $3900!

Compare that to $5000 plus all the time and aggravation you'd have with a "$200" project boat.

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/1376254239.html

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: Talk me out of this...

you'd be freeekin insane.
If you weren't lookin..I'd suggest to keep on not looking..

 

[Tubingluvr]

Re: Talk me out of this...

I think $5000 is a little bit high, at least around here.
I know I could do it for less than $4000.
But then again you can buy a pretty nice boat for $4000 and not have all that labor invested.

 

[mddubya]

Re: Talk me out of this...

I've gotta agree with everyone else. For what you'll end up with tied up in that one, you could buy a running boat and enjoy it as you restore it. Granted you'll end up with more money invested in it in the long run, but you'll probably also end up with a nicer boat.

 

[Boss Hawg]

Re: Talk me out of this...

I belive everyone should buy a $20 boat for $200 at least once

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: Talk me out of this...

I belive everyone should buy a $20 boat for $200 at least once

Now thats funny..

 

[mddubya]

Re: Talk me out of this...

I belive everyone should buy a $20 boat for $200 at least once

Lol, no doubt, spend $200.00 on the boat, another few hundred trying to restore it, and then pay somebody another $100.00 to come haul it off when you get frustrated!

 

[scutly]

Re: Talk me out of this...

would make a good Viking funeral boat if it would float long enough to burn .... but thats about it

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Talk me out of this...

he is trying to save a trip to the land fill, and disposal cost.

 

[Campylobacter]

Re: Talk me out of this...

This guy in Raleigh, NC wants $500 to have you dispose of his hull:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/boa/1386650587.html

He even admits he only bought it for the trailer.