My grandfather found this old boat, he says it has sat here for 5+ years and hasn't moved. I know it has been outside, which is bad, but what do you guys think this thing is worth? I want tho be sure and have all my ducks in a row before I contact the owner.

I think it is a Signature 38 the vin # reads XV380160678

Thanks for your help (any will be appreciated) and does anyone know the boat, I think it is out of Michigan.

If the boat is stollen and left here; I have been screwed by an insurance company before on a boat salvage and am not interested in even telling them where it is located without a finders fee.

Ernie

here are some pictures of it

38' hull # 16...built June of 1978

there a nice rough water boat there's one at onset bay marine in mass it was built using the old molds by someone on the cape that made a mess out of it. onset reworked the boat glass,stringers bulkheads and custom paint job with alwgrip reversed flames then cleared all for 60,000 I think back in 96 97 I thing the owner said it now bashes through anything when before it would flex a lot. nice lines too.

Its just amazing what OSO can answer..you guys rock!

what is the best way of finding out who owns this particular boat?

Ernie

The guy that does everyones props around here (Brian/Valley Propeller) has a 33 (I believe) signature in KILLER condition sitting on a trailer in the back of his shop. It's been there for a good 10-15 years. No motors/drives. I believe the transom isn't cut.

Find out who owns the land it's sitting on, and ask them, or contact the state it's registered in and see if they can let you know from the registration numbers.