What is it worth

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   I came across a Correct Craft I am not very familiar with, a 1969 Skylark.  I thought it was interesting because the steering wheel was on the left hand side of the boat.

The boat is sitting in a field behind someones house. I called him to see if he might be interested in selling it.

He was not an avid boater, and no interest in CC's or there history.  He did say the boat ran, but he has never had it in the water.  He purchased it with the intention of using it, but he had declining health problems.

He gave me a price, I was a little shocked!  What do you think this boat is worth?

Aftermarket trailer, no cover, average interior for being uncovered in the weather for a year. possible runs with a V6 buick motor in it.

I don't mind  putting a little work into it. I thought it might be a fun project for my son and I to work on together.

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W.U.S.S. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: February-12-2009 Location: Hamilton, IN Status: Offline Points: 78	Post Options Post Reply Quote W.U.S.S. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: What is it worth Posted: January-23-2010 at 6:59pm
	I came across a Correct Craft I am not very familiar with, a 1969 Skylark. I thought it was interesting because the steering wheel was on the left hand side of the boat. The boat is sitting in a field behind someones house. I called him to see if he might be interested in selling it. He was not an avid boater, and no interest in CC's or there history. He did say the boat ran, but he has never had it in the water. He purchased it with the intention of using it, but he had declining health problems. He gave me a price, I was a little shocked! What do you think this boat is worth? Aftermarket trailer, no cover, average interior for being uncovered in the weather for a year. possible runs with a V6 buick motor in it. I don't mind putting a little work into it. I thought it might be a fun project for my son and I to work on together.

DrCC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: April-12-2004 Location: at home Status: Offline Points: 2867	Post Options Post Reply Quote DrCC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-23-2010 at 7:09pm
	Wuss, Price? Good shocking or bad shocking? Be carefull, Guys have told me: (It Runs!!!) But what they left out was the year it actually ran in.

boat dr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-27-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4245	Post Options Post Reply Quote boat dr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-23-2010 at 10:17pm
	It is worth as much as you are willing to pay. Cool boat, there are a few around .Ask his bottom dollar and show up with halve in cash.If you can steal it buy it.........
	boat dr 1949 Dart 1964 American Skier

BuffaloBFN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-24-2007 Location: Gainesville,GA Status: Offline Points: 6094	Post Options Post Reply Quote BuffaloBFN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-24-2010 at 9:11am
	I like the Boat Dr's meathod unless he wants way too much to start with. Also, if it's been outside for a year and unless it was in a warm climate, I'd be looking to see if it was winterized.
	1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO

8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-24-2010 at 11:00am
	Don't forget to check out the stringers too!
	54 Atom 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete <

W.U.S.S. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: February-12-2009 Location: Hamilton, IN Status: Offline Points: 78	Post Options Post Reply Quote W.U.S.S. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-24-2010 at 1:50pm
	I guess it ran last year, spring of 09'. He did nto know much about boats, but he had a neighbor come over to run it. They hooked up a garden hose to it and ran it in the driveway. As for winterizing, he "beleived" his neighbor ran antifreeze in it. I plan on pulling a couple of drain plugs to see if there was actually antifreeze in it. As for the price...How does $400.00 sound?

bkhallpass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: March-29-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4723	Post Options Post Reply Quote bkhallpass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-24-2010 at 2:06pm
	Buy that boat now. At 400, even if you sell parts, you will make money. Once put back together, I would guess, the boat would sell for $3500 to 8K, depending upon how nice, and how original. Even if you had to rebuild engine, stringers and upholstery, I would think you could break even on materials. Of course, you'll lose on your labor, but you said you were looking for a project for you and your son, and you can't put a price on that. My $.02. BKH
	Livin' the Dream

eric lavine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-13-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13413	Post Options Post Reply Quote eric lavine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-24-2010 at 2:11pm
	attention wallmart shoppers...lol, every town should have a charities donation center, its a place where you donate your car or boat for a right off. i have purchased many cars and have guided many people to boats they also have there. if you know of any of these donation places, go check them out...there may be an old seperator sittng in the corner collecting dust and value. one that sticks out in my mind is i purchased a Mercury villager for 900 bucks there and about 2 months later a kid hit me head on and totaled the van (i didnt get hurt except my knee hit the dash and it was slow enough that the bags didnt go off) anyways i got a check for 6400.00 for the van and an extra 500.00 for pain and suffering. i was just surprised because of the amount i recieved.
	"the things you own will start to own you"

TRBenj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-29-2005 Location: NWCT Status: Online Points: 21186	Post Options Post Reply Quote TRBenj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-24-2010 at 2:18pm
	$400 is probably a fair price for the boat based on the non-original trailer and the questionable condition of the boat and engine. If your intent is to restore it and sell it afterwards, dont expect to make money on it. You may be able to break even on the cost of parts and material after putting all your (free) labor into it though. I agree that you could part it out as-is for a profit, though. As a father/son project for a minimal investment, its a winner for sure. Go get it.

DrCC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: April-12-2004 Location: at home Status: Offline Points: 2867	Post Options Post Reply Quote DrCC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-24-2010 at 2:24pm
	I'd post some pics. If there's not much in the Original parts dept., 400 might be pushing the envelope. Whats the address of the place where a Skylark is worth 8000?

bkhallpass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: March-29-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4723	Post Options Post Reply Quote bkhallpass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-24-2010 at 6:04pm
	Dr. CC. I see old mustangs, sklyarks, etc. for 3000-5000 frequently. 8K is the highest I've seen on an old mustang, and, based upon the photos, it looked to be in very, very good condition. I don't know that it was worth that, and I dont know that I'd pay that, but that is what I saw it sell for. BKH
	Livin' the Dream

DrCC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: April-12-2004 Location: at home Status: Offline Points: 2867	Post Options Post Reply Quote DrCC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-24-2010 at 6:31pm
	Is that the reason Hollywood says: "Check out these nuts"

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