Here it is Hard Top vs Non Hard Top

JoeStang

If I had the time & space I wouldnt mind a resto project like that with my stepson.

aero3113

I honestly don’t think it’s in that bad of shape. Extremely dirty cockpit and engine compartment. Looks like a fresh water cooled engine also! 

PickleRick

That old of a boat is probably wood core hull and balsa at that.  If that has had any water intrusion anywhere the entire hull core is soggy and needs removed.  

This is the same type construction sailboats used in cabin tops where the mast mounts.  

Its almost easieir to split the hull back in half to do that kind of rehab.

Stingers/transom/fuel tank is a cake walk compared to that kind of project.

Its worth if if you have the time, enjoy working on a project and dont mind dropping lots of time and 5 to 10k in just the hull/cabin rehab.  Seats, engine power, electronics all on top of that.    This is an off the top of my head estimate.  Working 40 hrs a week, id estimate 3 to 6 months of work.  

Would be a pretty boat and great for dockside chat once done.

PickleRick

LaRea said:

Oy vey.  I don't think even @PickleRick or @javhav could bring that one back to life.

@javhav is in a different league than me on his project.  My rinker compared to his and goodies ive added vs goodies hes added...im like the kid with streamers on his tricycle showing up to a harley bike night and parking next to javhavs brand new geezer glide.  But thanks for the vote of confidence! 

When the economy comes back im asking javhav if he's taking applications lol

LaRea

Sometimes, a boat just needs to be allowed to die.  That owner is probably facing at a hefty bill to dispose of the carcass, so why not list it on eBay for a dollar.  

javhav

PickleRick said:

LaRea said:

Oy vey.  I don't think even @PickleRick or @javhav could bring that one back to life.

@javhav is in a different league than me on his project.  My rinker compared to his and goodies ive added vs goodies hes added...im like the kid with streamers on his tricycle showing up to a harley bike night and parking next to javhavs brand new geezer glide.  But thanks for the vote of confidence! 

When the economy comes back im asking javhav if he's taking applications lol

Lmao I like streamers  but it'll be while before the economy comes back so for now no applications are being accepted lol

javhav

LaRea said:

Oy vey.  I don't think even @PickleRick or @javhav could bring that one back to life.

I would just burn it put it out of it's misery 

halifax212

Take a chainsaw to it