what would have to be done to fix this boat up?

jsut saw this on ebay and it's only 5 miles from my house, but before i wasted time to go see it... what would i be getting myself into to fix this up and repair it? worth the price with trailer included in your opinion? thanks!

https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pre...48?pt=Fishing_Boats&hash=item3364f90378#v4-35

The price seems high to me.

KRS

Seems like a lot of work. Plus, no outboard. I'm no expert, just my thoughts.

With no motor, I also think it is too much $... I do like that kind of boat though. And, it is a Lund... I still say no to that price.

I'd only buy it at the value of the trailer, and may or may not actually consider fixing it.

Off the top of my head, if I were to go about fixing that, I'd probably remove the entire starboard side panel, fabricate a new one, and rivet it back on. The port side damage wouldn't be much of an issue to fix, and I think the transom would be fixable too. In any case it will take a pretty good number of labor hours, so unless your labor is free, it probably isn't worth it.

I do not think the price is too bad, but it would be nice if you could talk them down at least $200.
Being aluminum, it can be pulled back out, the holes patched and a little paint job (or rattle can cammo job). The interior can be easily rebuilt although it will not match perfectly. If you have a working gas motor already and have the ability to pull, straighten and patch the aluminum then I could be a decent boat. Otherwise you are looking at $5000 for a pro to fix a $2000 boat.

thanks for the replies... i'll keep looking around. I dont really mind the hours i would put into it as i enjoy a good project here and there. but i havnt seen any real good deals in months and usually anything under a grand on craigslist here gets snatched up before i can get a chance at it.

thegreathoe said:

thanks for the replies... i'll keep looking around. I dont really mind the hours i would put into it as i enjoy a good project here and there. but i havnt seen any real good deals in months and usually anything under a grand on craigslist here gets snatched up before i can get a chance at it.

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I would search craigslist. The rule goes: Craigslist to buy, Ebay to sell.

That is near me. I would buy it if he can do it for 650.

Check out the price for scrap aluminum, figure out the weight of the boat, then buy the rig, scrap the boat and sell the trailer on Craigslist. You'll probably turn a reasonable profit. Then buy a complete rig.

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PT Barnum was right I guess, "One born every minute......"
https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pre...48?pt=Fishing_Boats&hash=item3364f90378#v4-35

Yup looks like someone bought it for $1250...