Thread: Wanted: Old river boat to rescue/restore in SA

Hi All,
I am new here, so please be tolerant if this is in the wrong place.

I need a project and would love to restore or rescue an old wooden river cruiser, for use on the Murray. I would need it to be a weekender, so room for a bed and a meals area.

I was thinking 25-30 foot. I am hoping it is free, but it has to be a 'reasonable' starter. I have already found enough boats that floated 'last time they were in the water' and just need a paint and a few planks replacing, but which in reality have all the fastenings loose and half the planks rotten or all of the ribs broken... I don't need to see any more that have been outside on the hard for the last 20 years

Alternatively, I would be happy to take over a project (old or new) that hasn't ever gotten finished.

I am happy to travel a bit to find the right boat, but if it is already in SA, then that makes things easier.

i am quite handy and experienced with wood, just not boats. Yes I know it would be far more economical to spend $20K and buy one that is already restored, but that is not an option.

I guess you contact me via clicking on the usual things?

Thanks, Erik