Want To Buy: Looking for a Project Boat

[Dovetailnj]

I'm new to this forum and looking for some help...
I'm an avid sailor, I have a Hunter 260 and sail Barnegat Bay in New Jersey.
I'm also a self employed custom cabinet maker & woodworker...
I have a buddy/partner and together we're looking for a larger "project boat" to refurbish and ultimately launch and sail her.
We're thinking mid 30's or larger...

A few considerations....
1. We'd like to start with a desireable shell, after all, a pig in an evening gown is still a pig. Any thoughts on boat builders and/or models?
2. I don't want a wooden boat, a fiberglass hull is a must and the hull can't have issues.
3. Obviously price, we don't want to spend a lot to start out as we'll be doing that on the other end.
4. Distance is a consideration, a boat on the west coast won't work...

Can anyone offer any help?
Thanks, feel free to call me at 732-614-5535
Jeff

[PamlicoTraveler]

Originally Posted by Dovetailnj

3. Obviously price, we don't want to spend a lot to start out as we'll be doing that on the other end.

I would ask what size boat you want (35',40',45') and how much you can spend.

[Dovetailnj]

Depends on the boat, I'd do up to a 45 if I could find a deal.
As for dollars, less than 50K to be sure, less than 10k would be better.

[martinjrichter]

Check out "Boat Angel" in your area. People donate boats of all sizes which they sell off ( usually on eBay) "as is". They may have some good prospects for you.

[zeehag]

dayummm.. there is a ct41 in mazatlan ffor 1600 dollars. needs decks. hull perfect. has some extras...... might become a project boat for me if i decide to partner with a friend, thus prolonging my stay here, as i strip and fix....... the hull , after stripping, will be disposed of, so purchasing as a project boat would save her life.

[EddieS]

I just saw a Corbin 39 (project) advertized on Sailnet. I think it was in the NE, $24k if I remember correctly.
Thanks
Ed