Project boat questions, Citation 35.5

[Vic H.]

I'm looking at an Irwin Citation 35.5 project boat. Major concerns, p.o. whacked a rock hard off the keel. Keel to hull is cracked fore and aft and rear of keel appears to be pushed into hull about 1"-2", not broken completely thru (cabin holds water!), but water is leaking out around rear of keel. Interior is trashed.

Also, stand poppets have compressed into hull from? yrs on the hard.

Is this worth getting into? (impossible question, I know. Just would like thoughts).

Any thoughts on the Irwin Citation 35.5 in general and hull strenght and keel attachment in particular?

Thanks,
Vic H.

 

[Barnacle Bill]

Hire a surveyor who can look it over closely and offer comments, suggestions and a value.

 

[Vic H.]

Owner first said boat was free, now asking me to make offer! Here's my offer, either you give me the boat, as we agreed, and let me invest time and $$$ to get her back where she belongs, Sailing, or I offer to let you keep it and continue to watch the vegetation and fungus grow!