Originally Posted by blueosprey90,Jun 24 2010, 10:52 AM

I haven't read the entire thread, BUT

I have a 1950's Redfin bay boat, about 18 feet long. Needs a motor and interior and the fittings need to be replated, etc. So it is a project boat, but the fiberglass hull appears quite sound, and the boat is complete. The boat is free if you or anyone want it.

Last registered in 1990 and has been under a roof since then.

I've just sold the property and will need to get rid of the boat as I don't have time to restore. The trailer is shot.

And if you were willing to pay $225, I'd sell a 1956 +/- electric start Evinrude Big Twin 25hp motor that I bought for another vintage boat. Last summer I replaced the points and coils and cleaned the carburetor so I'm pretty sure it will run.

The point of all this is that you wouldn't have to get rid of the car if you want to put some sweat equity into a project boat. I'm not a big believer in spending big money on boats. One reason I originally acquired this boat was that I didn't think it would cost that much to get seaworthy. I think for less than $2,500 (assuming you can rent or borrow a trailer) and a few months time, you could be on the water.

So I fall into the "Don't Do It!" camp.

Originally Posted by 2000silvers2k,Jun 24 2010, 11:58 AM

I want a fun toy not a money pit project!

Originally Posted by boltonblue,Jun 24 2010, 02:14 PM

but i thought you said you wanted a boat