To your point about resto-mods, these boats will never be in the same realm as classic cars and will never even come close to "numbers-matching", so to put new power in a classic boat can only increase it's value over some bored-out tired motor that 20 people have been wrenching on for the past 30 years. As for the 24 in question, since it never had any power at all, none of this applies because it was never rigged.

engine hatch looks to be off another boat

sean I dont believe either of US ever claimed the boat was worth EXACTLY what a boat with a cig HIN would be worth unrigged.

your quote: ( That said, unless it has XEX HIN and paperwork, it aint worth sh*t because the best anyone can do is title it as "homemade" a try and convince everyone its the real deal...)

It was you that barged in and said the boat wasnt worth SH&^ if I remember correctly.

Thats a very strong statement about someones boat, thats been kept untouched for many many years. Its dry and has never been cut and has the style and history of one of the most sought after boats around. It IS in fact a squadron 12 based on the trail of its history and word of its past owners.
That ALONE is enough to certainly make it worth a fair amount of money.

As for a yenko comparison can you hoestly say that a yenko that came out of the back door of the factory, had the story of all its passed owners to back up its authenticity but had never been VIN'd or used at all wouldnt be worth allot of money?

Having owned some of the rarest cars around RAIV firebirds I can tell you It likely would be worth MORE than its yenko brethren because it would be one of one!

Might not be big $ to you but my copo clone just sold for 89K! as for Mr beckers stuff i've noticed alot of bad azz chit he's had!! Rich

hull numbers and aronow boats....

i am sure there are many aronow hulls with numbers and without.

best of luck with your restoration. if you need guidance let me know.

Chris

I agree. I mentioned that earlier, Looks kinda familiar. I'll bet I know which boat it came off of..

Cig20, can you send me an email or PM please.

Toasty, Hows that sutphen doing?

Golf max Thats good input on the copo clone.

I think we al know that cars are different than boats but at the same time. I think that was good money for your clone.

I bet it was every bit as fun as a real COPO maybe more because you didnt have the worries so much.

As for this boat. The trail of owners previous shows it to be the real deal.

We al know its not the same as having the HIN to PROVE its authenticity but since No other unrigged squadron 12's are available it sure makes it a very rare peice and anything that rare is gonna have some good value.

As for that hatch I dont think Brian would ever let it go without the boat but I suppose everything is for sale at the right price.LOL

I know he doesnt really want to sell this boat but hes got too much stuff and no place to keep it all really.

whats the difference between a squadron xii (hull) and a mag sport? Thanks in advance.

Fantastic project! I really don't believe not having the hull number will make much difference. What will though is the rigging and quality of components used to set her up. The hardest part in my opinion will be choosing the interior and exterior look. I believe that could have a large impact on the
resale value. Please post photos and progress reports.
One of my favorite boats!

is this boat in question sold or still forsale