Don,
If you haven't yet found your project boat, my 170 just had an engine failure and I'm in the midst of trying to figure out the way forward. The boat is in good shape, and not really a project candidate. It's sitting on a rebuilt galvanized trailer with new aluminum cross ties. The hull needs cosmetic work, but I put in a new fuel system (new tank and lines) three years ago and rebedded the center console and repainted the deck. I can send photos if you're interested. I'd probably be looking for about $3,500 for the boat and trailer (located near Charleston, SC).
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