Seems very interesting - check the titles
Both the boat and the trailer must have titles. If there are problems with titles then that could turn into a real problem. This would be based on the assumption that the state you're in requires titles.
Trailer: Heck, the trailer COULD be worth that much alone. The tires probably need replacing for highway use. Bearings should be checked. If the trailer is really old, and it looks like it is, then check for rust that could cause a failure. A new trailer light kit and harness wouldn't cost that much.
Outboard: sad to hear that there's no outboard. Bummer.
Rigging: The stays may be old and they should be checked out really thoroughly, and without seeing them, if it were my boat I'd plan on replacing them. Having the rig fall down around your ears could ruin a nice day even if nobody got hurt.
Structural issues: For the price, that's the main thing I'd look for,something that could cause a failure. Just to have something to do what you described, for that price, doesn't have to be perfect. Some of the issues talked about may not fit into the realm of a significant failure but it would depend on to what extent and where the problem is in relation to other stuff. Delaminations aren't necessarily a deal breaker, but it all depends on degree and location.
For a young couple and someone who doesn't mind getting their hands dirty and doing work, this could be a nice project boat. Caution: don't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear! Don't dump a ton of money into her. Replace the stays, rotted wood on the outboard bracket, wax, make new cushion cover, some new lines (they've probably deteriorated in the sun), replace the trailer tires and lights, and keep expenses to a minimum.
Speaking of lights, the running lights might need replacing. They've been sitting out in the sun and the lenses are, for sure, all crazed and bleached out so as a minimum, replace the lenses. Maybe replace the fixtures too, and consider using larger running lights than original if they will fit.
Overnighting: NO PROBLEM! Hey, you're young! You can do it! My first boat that we cruised on was 16 feet! Boom tent, coleman one burner stove, mattresses and sleeping bags on each side of the centerboard. Have a number of very fond memories of gunkholing everywhere from Rhode Island, Block Island, Lake Tahoe, and other places. You don't need a big boat to have fun!
If it checks out, buy it, use it, do some fix-its, use it, don't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, use it, sell it, buy a little bigger boat! That would be my plan. Hope it works and be sure not to get smitten on the deal!!!
P.S. Is there any way to buff the graphics off?
Both the boat and the trailer must have titles. If there are problems with titles then that could turn into a real problem. This would be based on the assumption that the state you're in requires titles.
Trailer: Heck, the trailer COULD be worth that much alone. The tires probably need replacing for highway use. Bearings should be checked. If the trailer is really old, and it looks like it is, then check for rust that could cause a failure. A new trailer light kit and harness wouldn't cost that much.
Outboard: sad to hear that there's no outboard. Bummer.
Rigging: The stays may be old and they should be checked out really thoroughly, and without seeing them, if it were my boat I'd plan on replacing them. Having the rig fall down around your ears could ruin a nice day even if nobody got hurt.
Structural issues: For the price, that's the main thing I'd look for,something that could cause a failure. Just to have something to do what you described, for that price, doesn't have to be perfect. Some of the issues talked about may not fit into the realm of a significant failure but it would depend on to what extent and where the problem is in relation to other stuff. Delaminations aren't necessarily a deal breaker, but it all depends on degree and location.
For a young couple and someone who doesn't mind getting their hands dirty and doing work, this could be a nice project boat. Caution: don't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear! Don't dump a ton of money into her. Replace the stays, rotted wood on the outboard bracket, wax, make new cushion cover, some new lines (they've probably deteriorated in the sun), replace the trailer tires and lights, and keep expenses to a minimum.
Speaking of lights, the running lights might need replacing. They've been sitting out in the sun and the lenses are, for sure, all crazed and bleached out so as a minimum, replace the lenses. Maybe replace the fixtures too, and consider using larger running lights than original if they will fit.
Overnighting: NO PROBLEM! Hey, you're young! You can do it! My first boat that we cruised on was 16 feet! Boom tent, coleman one burner stove, mattresses and sleeping bags on each side of the centerboard. Have a number of very fond memories of gunkholing everywhere from Rhode Island, Block Island, Lake Tahoe, and other places. You don't need a big boat to have fun!
If it checks out, buy it, use it, do some fix-its, use it, don't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, use it, sell it, buy a little bigger boat! That would be my plan. Hope it works and be sure not to get smitten on the deal!!!
P.S. Is there any way to buff the graphics off?
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