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Old 05-11-2008 | 08:37 PM
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I am thinking of putting my 28 Apache up for sale, but I just dont know what to do!!, I have alot of work left to do to finish the boat , and my season is short. I am afraid I will lose my Ass if I sell it like it is, it still needs work, but I dont know if I will have time to get it done so I can use it this summer. It really kills me to sell it because of all the money I spent and work I did, and i love the boat. I am not sure what to do, finish the boat or sell it, what do you think?
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Old 05-11-2008 | 08:51 PM
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keep it, finish it, and enjoy it.

If you don't enjoy working on it and using it it is time to let her go.
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Old 05-11-2008 | 08:56 PM
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Whats left?
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Old 05-11-2008 | 09:08 PM
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I have to install all gauges, and throttles, redo motors( go Thru), and some other minor items. I work on customers boats all day and when it comes to my own I just dont have time! I think I just want something to run for the Summer, I just dont know.
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Old 05-11-2008 | 10:15 PM
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I can relate....I found a partner to help cover my expences to restore mine. With him throwing money at the project it was like working on someone elses boat...and I had him pressureing me to finish the job.
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Old 05-12-2008 | 08:00 AM
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Keep it.
For a new owner to get it up to where it should be, would cost $20-$30k to outsource all the work, and it wouldn't be finished for their season either. So I couldn't see getting much more than $30k for the boat.
So IMO, keep it. It's what you wanted and it's becoming your own.
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Old 05-12-2008 | 08:20 AM
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Keep it. Drag some of our sorry asses over there to help you put it together. Will work for beer and pizza.

Is it in DE?
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Old 05-12-2008 | 08:27 AM
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That sound great, it is located in Delaware, I will supply plent of beer, and whatever it takes. I am going to pull the left motor down this week, and see where the rust on the head came from. Thanks everyone.
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Old 05-12-2008 | 08:27 AM
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Keep it, you haven't seen how she handles the rough water. IMO there is no other boat like it. Most of these restorations take in excess of 1 year. Your almost there, just be patient.

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Old 05-12-2008 | 07:38 PM
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keep it!!!!!!
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