Price of everydamnthing has gone apey. $3500 wouldn’t cover a decent outboard these days.

Maybe find an old rotted out, welded hull to gut and do a basic build on? Treated plywood with carpet will last several years and is easy to replace. Build a simple floor and console, rig up a cooler seat or two

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