Several years ago I had 42' GB offered to me for near free... a grand or so and I could have had her. Twin Lehman 120's. Owner died and family could not find a buyer... they wanted to stop paying berth and other fees.
She was a woody. I inspected her carefully and decided too much work needed even if I was to own it for no purchase $$$. Some of the reasons: Dry rot located in toooo many areas. Had original hull fastners [should be refastened]. Fuel tanks seemed more than questionable; probably needed new. Bilge stunk of diesel. Leaks around windows. Headliner water stains. Needed full-on septic revamp. Electronic equipment way too dated. And, I could only wonder what condition the underwater metal parts were in.
Unless an old boat has been very well taken care of the problems that exist may become insurmountable. Especially in a woody... and of course in any other build-out material too!
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