I am restoring a new to me 1977 Catalina 25 swing keel, the boat is in good condition but in need of much love...
I am not restoring to resale it, I am restoring for myself but if I ever want to go with a bigger boat, I want to make sure I do not make the boat less valuable... (even throwing money at it!)
I love the look of wood when it is in good condition but as we all know weather is beating wood quite a bit. so I intend to replace all external wood with either metal, fiberglass or plastic...
Is wood a feature that people value or expect looking for a boat?
All hoses need to be replaced, both water reservoir are in good shape and were probably replaced not long ago.
I do not intend to reinstall the sink in the head area and will use the space for storage. The head needs replacing, i intend to use a composting head instead the jabsco that was broken, so i no longer need the black water reservoir... I intend to remove the reservoir and obviously not put the hoses and pump-out fittings...
would those modification upset any potential buyer?
I am not restoring to resale it, I am restoring for myself but if I ever want to go with a bigger boat, I want to make sure I do not make the boat less valuable... (even throwing money at it!)
I love the look of wood when it is in good condition but as we all know weather is beating wood quite a bit. so I intend to replace all external wood with either metal, fiberglass or plastic...
Is wood a feature that people value or expect looking for a boat?
All hoses need to be replaced, both water reservoir are in good shape and were probably replaced not long ago.
I do not intend to reinstall the sink in the head area and will use the space for storage. The head needs replacing, i intend to use a composting head instead the jabsco that was broken, so i no longer need the black water reservoir... I intend to remove the reservoir and obviously not put the hoses and pump-out fittings...
would those modification upset any potential buyer?