Turning wrenches and pulling motors is not a fear. Just has to be worth it. I see so many nice condition boats from the 70's. I think the old fisherman went to heaven and the kids aren't into them. Central states boats seem to be kept indoors too. The West Coast people let them rot or mold outside.
I would like to stay under 10K. I also want a late 50's Lonestar Cuddy to restore but that's a no big rush. This boat is for my wife and I to camp and fish on.
I'm looking at getting my first larger ( than a 14ft with a 20 hp) vintage boat. Aluminum only. Wife would like a cuddy so I have been looking at the 18 t0 22 ft ones. I don't mind mechanicals so I have have little fear of buying a boat back to the 50's even. I do find that once you hit 20 feet...
