1987pachanga22

I am looking around just to see what is out there. I have a 20 budget and looking for something 30’ or larger (clean) with a trailer and minimum of two 454 or larger engines. What’s out there? And sorry but no projects unless it’s a steal.

1987pachanga22

Ok then, what about opening it up to project boats for under 20?

Stormrider

spend a few more and get offshoreracr's 35 cafe.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/c...-32-000-a.html

cabana1

I got a 28 Cigaratte that could be close to your range

n20michael

You might find a decent "project" for 20K, but, I doubt it will be a Cigarette, unless its 40 years old. Its up to you, but, I would be REAL careful about buying a "project", I have known several people who bought what they thought was a "great deal" or "easy fix" and ended up spending twice as much as they would have to buy something "complete". Its unbelievable how fast the "little" things add up. I know 2 different people who bought boats figuring it was just gonna be a matter of "throw in motors and drives" and be good to go, but, when you start adding up all the other "rigging" items it gets pricey quick. I do have a buddy who bought a project and is happy with it, but, it was more of a Hobby/project and he really didn't care what the final bill was, he was just obsessed with having a specific boat and making it unique, which is fine if money isn't a concern. but, for the rest of us..............

Full Force

iTrader: (5)

Agree, been there before, I got lucky with my Cig being very cheap with no engines, but it truely JUST needed them, and I had the doner boat sitting next to it, that is a rare case...

1987pachanga22

I do understand your project point of view, I have been through a few of these already and it can easily add up but like anything I think if you don’t do your homework then you can only blame yourself for the added cost. I am on my third project boat now and have yet to blow my budget.

O and 32,000 is just slightly more than 20,000 concerning the 35’ cafe racer.
Just more than I can do right now.

kreed

iTrader: (2)

I believe the cafe is down to 28K....just sayin'

1987pachanga22

Nice boat and all but 20 is a hard budget. The best I could do is fudge the line but not much more than 1 or 2g and that would all depend on the location of the boat. Some how I still need to get it home and that’s not free.

4195

No offense but you need to lower your standards. You are shopping for champange and only have money for beer.