I think you're giving up to soon unless you just plain do not want the boat anymore. I have a 38 yr old boat that i bought five yrs ago pretty cheap. I did my own survey probably better than any surveyor could. I had one of these some 30 yrs ago so I know the boat well and it has a good reputation. I used it the first yr while making my refit plan. I worked four winters on major projects/upgrades and always had the boat ready to sail during spring/summer/fall. It is finished and I basically have the equivalent of a new boat (some areas better). I have $55K "invested" in this boat (including purchase) which should last the rest of my sailing days. And, for that $55K, i have a boat with all new systems, engine, electronics, tanks, rig, windlass, sail, galley, etc. etc. And for that $55K, I know what I have. I was willing to do all the labor (which I enjoy) and have done 99% of it. Dont get mislead down the path that if you spend more money buying a "newer" boat, everything will be good......