Can you snap some pics
If its been sitting in a field, i say look it over very good, rotten wood, stringers, what kind of fuel tanks? An so on
Its probably not worth any where what there asking
 


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X3, a lot of pics including the jet and surrounding area (inside & outside hull).  What state are you in?

In the long run, it could be cheaper to bring a boat in from long distance.  I commend you for your ambition to take on a huge project, but unless you are capable of doing everything yourself, this could take many years and huge dollars, but don’t let me dissuade you if this is your form of enjoyment.

While you are looking over every inch, tap on the glass to check for soft spots and delaminations.  How is the upholstery?  What condition is engine in and/or does it have any rare parts that could be sold to classic car enthusiasts to help finance perhaps an LS swap?  While you are looking over the engine, get the head, block, and intake casting numbers.

In general, add up the cost of everything you will need to repair or replace (including your time and materials) and compare that to the cost of a long distance purchase.

Good luck,

Joe

Well for what it's worth I'm sure there's a few guys here that wouldn't mind check out a boat including me, if you were serious about it. 
I'm in Long Beach area "SoCal"
also there's quite a few Guys here with good quality boats for sale too


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If you have the time and money I recommend driving west. I'm in north west Missouri and ran into the same problem was finding rotted out over priced jets, so I drove 1550 miles one way and got my dream jet boat in great shape for a good price well worth it I think and in the long run you'll save time and money.



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Hey riverlife I appreciate the offer and may end up taking you up on it. 

Pthomas I remember reading ab you taking the trip out to get your boat (at least I think it was you).

I'm ab 30 min from birmingham.  I can find a few here and there but the money people want is just crazy and no where near the boats I see on here.  There is one right now on craigslist in AR with no motor for 10grand.  I'm still gonna go look this weekend but now I'm turning my attention more out west.  I'm sure if I can keep my wants under control I'll find a jewel somewhere.


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You might not have to go any farther west than Texas.  Check out Texas Hot Boats website and see if you find something you like.  And like stated before, if you have any questions or concerns post it here and I'm sure you'll get several helpful answers (and a few not so helpful... hey it is the internet).

Welcome to SCJB 

just hop in your truck and head to the Colorado River..... you'll find a good one for a good price.

one of these guys on this forum will help ya out, and get ya a good float .....you then buy said fellow  beer
spend a day or three on the River, then  head back home. 


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Those are solid facts! Well spoken muffbro

I'm glad I bought mine in CA before I moved to NC.

Craigslist sucks this side of the Mississippi. Every Cletus wants to retire off some used up heap that's been neglected out 'hind the woodshed.

Yeah the more I think ab it the more bringing in a boat seems logical


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I did exactly that 2 summers ago. I checked Craig's list and scoured the interweb' for leads.  I drove out to Parker and worked my way to BHC and looked at 20+ boats.  Pictures can be VERY deceiving .....you have to crawl inside, over and under and  check everything.  I wound up buying one of the first boats I looked at.... but was very glad I took the time to search....

there will
be a myriad of sellers and  boat conditions .....and prices will be all over the map. due diligence is the key. put the boat on the water before any cash is exchanged. I'm very happy with my choice. Plus I got a little River time in before I headed home.


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