197? Cherokee project

[aburke120]

Found a project today, a 197? something aluminum Cherokee 19', 115 merc outboard, and trailer for $500.00. This boat is about a hundred miles from here, and the present owner knows nothing about it as it was bought as a project as well, and has abandoned it. Boat has smooth sides, open bow, doesn't look like it ever had a cover on it as the seats are all split, and the floor is covered with pine needles. I like the looks of the boat, and I can use this where I live as we have some big water close by. Anyone's thoughts on a project like this? Thanks

 

[Bayou Dave]

My initial thought is for you to make sure you can legally register it. I hope the owner has the correct paper work. By the look of the one photo and only $500 I say go for it!

 

[Woodonglass]

I agree about being able to register it. You should be prepared to budge $4-5 K to do a total restoration and about 200 man hours of Hot, Itchy work.

 

[Bayou Dave]

I agree about being able to register it. You should be prepared to budge $4-5 K to do a total restoration and about 200 man hours of Hot, Itchy work.

$4-5k on an aluminum boat?

 

[Woodonglass]

OOPS!!! My BAD!!! Prolly 1/2 if that unless the motor's no good.

 

[aburke120]

I was wrong on the motor, it's a 125 not a 115. I'm going to make the drive to look at this boat over the weekend, What do I need to look at to make sure it's not a total POS.

 

[Bayou Dave]

This should help you out.
https://forums.iboats.com/forum/gen...eeding-help-buying-a-boat-a-buyer-s-checklist

Since it has been sitting for a long time don't expect to get the motor running. Be prepared to remove just about anything that has wood in it. Basically, you are buying a trailer. If he has the proper paper work make your first offer $100 and go with your gut instinct for any amount above that.JMHO

 

[aburke120]

I'm not getting any answers from the owner about where the boat is located, so they may have sold it before I could look at it.Thanks for all the help.