I found this old boat on CL
http://mobile.craigslist.org/boa/4589645314.html
and I figure it would worth my time if I pick it up at $400-450. Any thoughts? I know there are better deals in the US, but Mobile is not flush with catamarans.
And when I buy a trampoline, is white or black better? The white is a lot cooler, but the black will always look clean.
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FYC, Nacra 5.2 "Chris's Flyer" & Nacra Playcat & Farrier Tramp
Previously owned: Trac 14, H14, H16, H18, N5.0, G-cat 5.0
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Posted: Aug 04, 2014 - 06:29 AM
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Posted: Aug 04, 2014 - 07:49 AM
That P16 has some good, 6:1 mainblocks, good steering system, home-made beach-wheels, mast looks straight. The bad:- that hull repair is going to be a big job, tramp will set you back almost $300, replace all standing rigging, another $200, repairs to trailer, repairs to jib etc, etc. He wants $600, you offer him $300, settle on $450 and you have anoher project boat Rob....... 
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Posted: Aug 04, 2014 - 09:37 AM
I like a project 
Fiber glass work is easy. It makes the boat feel more like yours when you do work on it. I have a "use till failure" policy for standing rigging. I think he paid more than $300 for the boat, but that is his bad investment. I will keep yall updated.
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FYC, Nacra 5.2 "Chris's Flyer" & Nacra Playcat & Farrier Tramp
Previously owned: Trac 14, H14, H16, H18, N5.0, G-cat 5.0
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Fiber glass work is easy. It makes the boat feel more like yours when you do work on it. I have a "use till failure" policy for standing rigging. I think he paid more than $300 for the boat, but that is his bad investment. I will keep yall updated.--
FYC, Nacra 5.2 "Chris's Flyer" & Nacra Playcat & Farrier Tramp
Previously owned: Trac 14, H14, H16, H18, N5.0, G-cat 5.0
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