Marinette Boat Forum

So if anyone is interested in this boat. It is in Camden, North Carolina. Pictures are in a post above. I can connect you to the seller.

Thanks jralbert. Great response and spot on. I have fallen in love with the idea but not the amount of work it would take to restore the craft to my expectations. It would distract from many other rec opportunities and responsibilities, and basically consume all my free time. Not sure I am ready for...

Thanks all. Javlin390, yes those are car air filters and the tape was for "winterization" and were removed before we fired them off. Ya, the water damage is significant. But replacing the wood seems to be the easy part, but I am concerned about what might be lurking behind it. Then there i...

Thanks to all. TinLizzy I think you are right where it needs to be, maybe even a little lower.

Tuggle, yes he state every 5 years, in fact he has a manifold ready for the next change.

I greatly appreciate you responding.

Thanks for the reply Tuggle. I am handy and my wife is a great seamstress so we are able to a lot. You are right, he is emotionally attached and really doesn't see it as it is. He is asking $12,500 which I think is too much. Were you able to see the pictures on the link?

I need your help. I am looking at a 1976 37' Sedan, twin 360s. Buy or run. If buy, what is a reasonable price range? This boat has remained at the dock in brackish water for at least 4 years. The owner, an elderly gent, has maintained to well, as the boat was used as a CG auxiliary vessel which he t...