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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1957 LoneStar King Commander
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<blockquote data-quote="LaqueRatt" data-source="post: 510376" data-attributes="member: 32586"><p>Well I'm pretty new to boats too, but following this forum it seems that small differences can make quite a bit of difference in how a boat performs. I'd not want something with a huge patch on the bottom.</p><p></p><p>As for too far gone, I can only speak for myself. I value my time. Yes I know it's a hobby, but I figure my time is worth at least 20/hr.</p><p></p><p>What I see is a pretty much a generic alum boat that I could pick up for $500 or less. I can see easily sinking a thousand bucks or more into it, you need a motor right? Maybe 100 hours of my time? Then I'd have a boat that I might be able to get $1500-2000 grand for. Or I could just buy one some other guy fixed up for a thousand or so. ;-)</p><p></p><p>Seems the majority of projects like this are not really great ideas. The only way I can see something like this being worthwhile is if it's a family boat and you're doing it to preserve and pass on memories. If it's just something you picked up off of Craigslist or MP if you were patient you could have done better. Like the old saying goes live and learn. If you come out of this wiser, than it has added value.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LaqueRatt, post: 510376, member: 32586"] Well I'm pretty new to boats too, but following this forum it seems that small differences can make quite a bit of difference in how a boat performs. I'd not want something with a huge patch on the bottom. As for too far gone, I can only speak for myself. I value my time. Yes I know it's a hobby, but I figure my time is worth at least 20/hr. What I see is a pretty much a generic alum boat that I could pick up for $500 or less. I can see easily sinking a thousand bucks or more into it, you need a motor right? Maybe 100 hours of my time? Then I'd have a boat that I might be able to get $1500-2000 grand for. Or I could just buy one some other guy fixed up for a thousand or so. ;-) Seems the majority of projects like this are not really great ideas. The only way I can see something like this being worthwhile is if it's a family boat and you're doing it to preserve and pass on memories. If it's just something you picked up off of Craigslist or MP if you were patient you could have done better. Like the old saying goes live and learn. If you come out of this wiser, than it has added value. [/QUOTE]
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