I'm looking for a nice 20foot+ older used boat to fix up with my son.?
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need more info:\n\ndo you want a cat (hobie 22) or a keelboat (shields or echels) or a day sailor (harbor 20) or something you could sleep aboard (catalina 22) depends on where you live where you plan to sail are you looking to sail in the ocean a harbor or a lake. do you want to race? do you plan to keep it on a trailer or a slip or a mooring? do you want to sleep on board?\n\nemail for more info
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try http://midwayusa.com they might have one
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Go to Ebay or Craigs List.
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Try local Marina's or Boat stores, they may be able to order it for you.\nIf either one is not close to you, try this site:\n\nhttp://www.optimistusa.com/index.asp
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It depends on what you mean.  If you want to make one from scratch, start with boat plans.  You can get plans from the local library, boating magazines, and even shipyards.\n\nThere are many models available that are in kit form.  You can build those and paint in your own color scheme.\n\nLastly, there are ready to float boats that are R/C.  You can have an out-of-the-box boat in the water in less than 10 minutes, once the batteries are charged.\n\nGas powered boats are the most fun, but they travel too fast for the backyard pool.  You will need a calm lake...or a flooded back 40, to have any fun.  I have a Prather Lap Cat...see link.
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If you're in the U.S., try Craig's List or your local Freecycle group, both on the internet.\n\nFor refurbished, contact manufacturers and ask -- some have charity programs.
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Most metropolitan areas have "Auto Trader", "Truck Trader", and "Boat Trader" type magazines that are published every couple of weeks and seem to be available everywhere.  You will find hundreds of bass boats in the typical issue with pictures and descriptions as well as location.  This is where I would start.  \n\nAs long as you are comfortable with judging the condition of a boat and the equipment that comes with it and don't care about a warranty, buying from a private individual will be the cheapest way to go.  \n\nInsist on an "on the water" test when you find a boat you are serious about buying.  If the seller declines, I would pass on the boat.\n\nGood luck in your search.
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You will get a better value by looking at used boats. Also off season [like now] is a good time to look around for a good deal. Fresh water use on a boat and engine are not as hard as salt water, so it's reasonable that you'l find something in good condition.
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1. Get some wood, nails, screws, wood glue.\n2. Draw a scale design of the boat on a piece of paper.\n3. Cut up the........
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Depends on the size. A simple toy boat size, almost any cardboard would work. Look at the construction of a container from your local Chinese restaurant. Simple yet effective.\nAs for a boat you sit in, well I would say tape is not enough. You would need to strengthen the cardboard alot with ribs. \nDisplacement of water is what causes you to float. Make a raft with sides. Approx 1sq ft for every 20 lb of weight.
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Grumman boats tend to hold their value.  I would guess at about $460.  I could be totally off-base though.  I recommend eBay.
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I would try EBay. Also, your local newspaper, Used boating mags. If there is a "Canoe & Kayak" dealer around, try them. Is there a place near you that "rents" canoes & Kayaks? Sometimes you get the BEST deals from a place that rents.......good luck!
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Try Jekkyll island. I believe they rent canoes and kayaks.
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Call SUPSHIP at Newport Shipyard.  I know it is a tamper shaft but each one is different size anymore.  Better yet call O5H at NAVSEA DC.  \n\nGod Bless You and The Southern People.
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i always look at ebay motors...then my second step to find a boat would be a local police/sheriff auction.. the sheriff's harbor patrol where i live has about three auctions a year...most vessels are not new though, but for instance i know that at the last one someone bought a 04 wave runner for under a grand...so look at that...after that i know an irs-repo auction is always a great bet...and if all else fails, go out to the most redneck area you can find, all rednecks have boats, and will sell them cheap ( i bought a 03 ski boat for 9 grand out in riverside ca. where as where i live orange county ca. the boat would be like 16 grand)\n\n\nhope this helps!!!
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the safest and "MY" preferred way, using a smaller boat is to tether it along side the boat and bring it dock side that way. If you have a bit larger boat than I use," a 17 footer" you can winch it in, third choice "For Me" is using a small caliber hand gun brain shoot it, and after it stops fighting bring it on board! Good Luck & use caution, even a small one can inflect serious damage to you and your boat!
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Hey you ... I like old cars, trucks and motorcycles ... even tractors. I found this link for you .. check it out .. I think it can help you. Are you going to restore it? If so good luck and have fun doing so !!!\n\nBuh byeeee.