Investing in an older boat

[boatone]

I would rather like something like a Seaward or a Nelson or possibly a Weymouth 32 or Mitchell but even quite elderly boats seem to demand quite high prices.

If the panel were to choose to re-engine an older hull and refurbish to create an 'almost new' equivalent what hulls would you consider. Must be shaft drive, semi or full displacement ok. length around 32 feet, draught 1 metre or less.
Large rear cockpit like P32.

Strikes me there might be some mileage here in finishing up with something sturdy and reliable provided one accepts resale value may be debatable.

 

[Bandit]

Go for a Halmatic 34 much more boat for the money and a GRP superstructure.

I repowered one a few years ago and had it for 10 years untill the family outgrew it , a great boat.

 

[MYStargazer]

I am sitting in my new (to me - having been built in 1973 she's considerably older than I!) Halmatic Weymouth 32. Wonderful. Such classic lines inside and out she feels pretty new, certainly newer than a 1980's boxey Howard's Way special.

And she deals with the nasty Med chop beautifully.

And so much space with the aft cabin...

And...

 

[Nautical]

A bit of an off the wall one, but if you are considering that kind of work why not think of an ex RNLI Brede, basically a Lochin 33 but bomb proof, engines should be bob on (cat 3208's) so you could spend your money on refitting the interior with a bit of accomodation, will wee you me and the gate post out.

No cockpit which is a bit of a bummer though.

 

[xr3i]

You mean one of these Brede class ,go anytime any place and nearly any sea condition -

I went for the Lochin 33 Sports Cruiser as i enjoy my fishing and cruising,fitted with twin 200 volvo's 16-18knts cruising and still the excellent sea keeping qualities.

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

I dont think you'll get your money back on reengining/refurbishing any old boat but, if you are going to do it, I think it makes more sense to do it with what is already a classic and for which there is already a good market eg something like a Nelson or Fairey rather than a Bayliner or Birchwood
Maybe a '60's or 70's Nelson 29, 32, 34?
IMHO, its worth looking overseas for this type of boat as well as some marques are not as revered in other countries as in the UK

 

[Kawasaki]

Channel Island 32?

 

[Nauti Fox]

If its of any help I've looked into re engining ours with 275 sabres and it came out to between 35/40k, including new gearboxes and fitting.
Haven't done it yet as I'm unsure about the red diesel issue and wether I'd be able to afford to run it at higher speeds. At present it uses approx 20 litres an hour at around 10 knots (with a little help from the tide).