Would you buy a '76 Lund in fiberglass?

[canuckjgc]

Hi all,

I'm looking at a truly mint 1976 15.5 Lund in fiberglass with no motor. It barely has a scratch on it, full canopy, windshield wipers, guard rail on closed bow, stored inside and not used for years. Even the Lund seats are mint. Seller wants $2000 for boat and trailer, and I would add a newish 50hp 4 stroke to it.

Is this boat just too old to bother with? It's hard to find decent fiberglass boats around here for that price without gashes, blisters, etc etc.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Would you buy a '76 Lund in fiberglass?

You didn't tell us where you do your boating. I wouldn't have a problem with the age or the price if it was a 20-23'er but not for a 15 with no engine. Figgure how much you would have in it when you add engine, controls and rigging. then look for what you can get for comparible money.

 

[canuckjgc]

Re: Would you buy a '76 Lund in fiberglass?

I'm in Vancouver, BC, so I'll be boating in larger lakes, rivers, and protected ocean inlets.

I can get a 2006 50hp Merc 4 stroke with 100 hours from the local dealer for $2800. Add another $400 for controls. So that brings me to $5000+. Problem is for that money I can only get mid-80's glass boats with mid-80's outboards at 15-16ft.

My thinking was an older glass boat and a much newer outboard. I'd hate to repower a $5000 used boat. Maybe my logic is flawed though.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Would you buy a '76 Lund in fiberglass?

An old fiberglass boat with no motor has essentially no value. Even if it's in great shape. So no, I would not spend $2000 on one. Maybe $500 is it truly is mint and the trailer is very nice.