Well I was going to say look at the Berkeley marina lien sales, but alas that was last week. They have lien sales every 6 months or so. You can also drive by the
marinas and check for boats for
sale on the various bulletin boards and even ask the harbormasters if they know of any
cheap boats. Odds are most do. many boats may be too neglected.
Then there are the free
wood boats, just search online for free
wood boat. Not that I would wish that on anyone.
Napa Marina, may have a boat or two too for sale, never hurts to ask about
cheap boats. They are out there. Just need to do some footwork.