Well I found a boat. It's a 1988 Wellcraft Antigua 265.

The boat appraises around $14k and the seller has put $8200 into in
recently, from a fuel flow meter to an air conditioning system. He's
evening including a LCD TV.

The hot water tank doesn't work, an element in the stove is out, the
rub rail needs attention, and a few other minor things. I'm picking
it up for $7500. Well, if all goes well I will be within 2 weeks.
I'm having a marine surveyor take a look at it before I buy just so
I'm not throwing money away.

I can't beat the deal, I looked all over. I found the same boat
stripped down and in less than fair condition for $12,900 elsewhere.

I'm glad to see some DIYers here that realize DIY work is easier than
thought. That's how "we" find the deals.