Run, Forrest, run!

A wooden boat that has been neglected for at least two years, and
probably longer, is not a risk, it is a calamity. For every problem
you can find, and for every problem a good surveyor finds, there will
be two more that you don't find until it is too late. You will never
do anything except work and spend money, and you will never get the
money back out. If you really want a wooden boat, find one that is in
great shape and pay top dollar. You will still have problems with it,
but not as many.

I have been there. It was not fun.

Good luck
Mike



(Bobsprit) wrote in message ...
to claims the Blue Book value a 1964 Robb 35 is about $20K. For a
boat in perfect condition I hear the max one could sell it for is
$40K.


What do people at this forum think?

For what you'll pay, it's best to walk away until you can find a more sound
boat to start with. Even a boat of this type "in good condition" will require
plenty of work.
Then again these old boats are often restored at what appears to be an
irrational expence. The result are boats that are appreciated wherever they
sail. I'm glad that some odd folks pursue this seemingly insane hobby of boat
restoration.

Good luck,

Capt RB


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