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Hi all,

I have an opportunity to purchase an older houseboat that will be used as a fishing camp. It resides in a slip that is not covered but has electric and water run to the boat. The rent is CHEAP and so is the boat. I know the prior owner of the vessel and he vouches for the soundness as far as the hull integrity and structural aspectsof the boat.

It is not under power nor do I care since this will be a place for me to stay while I am on fishing expeditions. It is in fresh water and well protected from weather although it is uncovered. The boat appears to need scraping and repainting on both the hull and deck/deck rails. I could probably get by without it but really would like to see this as it would make a huge improvement. The boat is 40" and has a _meta_l hull and deck. Can anyone give me a clue as to how much a project like this would run? Also any "gotchas" to watch out for?

Thanks!

Kevin