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Bonnie

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so, driving along the shore in Mlfd, a sign appears like "whalla!!!" that reads: "Free Boat"...must stop & see (who wouldn't?!!) and a 15' 70ish unknown model, hasn't been registered since '88 complete w/trailer sits staring at me!!! hummm....
 
oh yeah....outboard that was started last summer.....thoughts????
 
If I remember correctly you're looking for something to use in the "ocean"? 15' is a lakeboat, and a small one at that. My guess would be trailer bearings are in need of some repair. Titling something that was last listed in 1988 could be difficult, but maybe not if it was registered by current owner. "Engine that started last summer", sounds like an ebay ad. But if it's free and you have a place to put it....... But if the hull's twisted or warped, you may be hauling off someones garbage, in which you'll be liable for proper disposal.
 
the "hauling off of someones garbage" is what I'm really worried about, also hasn't any papers....dmv vin search....
 
If it was worth anything, I doubt they would be giving it away for free. Remember, you get what you pay for.
 
well, if the hull is in decent shape with no major rot of structural issues, why not ?

even if the OB needs to be rebuilt, considering how expensive theses things are... may be a god deal.

on the other hand, if the hull needs more than cosmetics, run !
 
Probably more trouble than it's worth. I have a 14' boat like that sitting in a shed. The hull is in very good condition with no bottom paint but it needs new seats, the o/b was winterized and hasn't been started in 7 years, the trailer is decent but needs tires. It is probably worth $1000+ but would take forever to sell. I can understand the free boat thing. I should give the boat away and sell the trailer.
 
Geez, how many of those are out there parked behind the wood shed? Actually mine is a little better than that. It is a 1980 tri-V hull with same year 70 HP Merc o/b but I don't have the time to bother with it so I'm thinking about making a "free boat" sign.
 
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Originally posted by Kehaar

I should give the boat away and sell the trailer.
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Yea, sell the trailer with the condition they take the boat, too!
 
Actually looks very much like that, except that one is in BETTER condition!!! It is in need of repair to one 6" X 6" spot on the hull and the interior hasn't even a seat
 
After working on boats the past 20 years, I am just not will to take anyones junk anymore. If I've learned anything from this, it is to get a decent boat to start, and work like heck keeping it that way.
 
yeah me too. It is hard enough just maintaining my good boat and trying to save up to improve it.
 
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