Value of a '75 22ft Inboard

[kcarbo]

I'm looking at purchasing a 1975 22' inboard. I'm told this is a rare bird, but I don't know. What would be the value of one of these fully restored? This one has a V-8 and is currently in real rough condition.

[seabob4]

$2500 with a decent shape dual axle.  If the boat's in rough shape, what kind of shape is the motor in?

[pete]

you will never get your money back out of that boat,if you are going to restore it do it because you want to own a classic,not for an investment,good luck

[Capt. Bob]

There are no price guides or "Blue Books".
Restored or as is, it's only worth what one (think you) would actually pay.

[seabob4]

Carbo,
Not to diminish what you want out of her, or what you want to put into her, but value is simply a perception...

You see these commercials all the time.  "And if you act now, we'll double your order, absolutely free!  A $40 value!"...to whom?  If I was stranded on a deserted island, and really needed a boat, what would the "value" of a $1,000,000 diamond ring be to me?  About squat...

[gran398]

I'm looking at purchasing a 1975 22' inboard. I'm told this is a rare bird, but I don't know. What would be the value of one of these fully restored? This one has a V-8 and is currently in real rough condition.

Check the "Rebuild" forum, Thermal is in process of rebuilding a former 22-2 inboard.

A fiberglass 22-2 shell, with trap stringers intact, should run under 1K. More like 4 to 600 bucks.

Unless it has been dropped on concrete. It then becomes a disposal liability.

Inside joke.... pay no heed to that part whatsoever

Welcome, kcarbo!!

[wingtime]

Unless it has been dropped on concrete. It then becomes a disposal liability.

OUCH!

[Capt Matt]

Don't let the owner tell you its that rare, sure they did not make as many of them as outboard models but they are not that hard to find
Capt Matt

[Skoot]

I'm looking at purchasing a 1975 22' inboard. I'm told this is a rare bird, but I don't know. What would be the value of one of these fully restored?

and I quote ------ "One Million Dollars"

[GoneFission]

I'm looking at purchasing a 1975 22' inboard. I'm told this is a rare bird, but I don't know. What would be the value of one of these fully restored? This one has a V-8 and is currently in real rough condition.

Classic boats are worth whatever someone is willing to pay for them.  The 22-2 inboard is a sweet boat when done right, but remember the inboard model needs a special trailer and is NOT a skinny water boat.  If she's rough, you are talking under $1,000, hopefully with a trailer.  No trailer? Then the $400-$600 you've seen here might get it.  You could pay more if the engine is fresh, but you can buy a new small block these days for a lot less than a redeck/stringer job costs.  

People buy these boats out of a love for the looks and appeal of a classic, not to flip and make a profit.  You can save a lot of $$$ if you can do a lot of the work yourself and learn a lot about boats in the process.  My vote would be go buy that thing - make it a spring project and, as they said it Tin Cup, just go for it!  

[kcarbo]

Folks,  My name is Kevin, and I've bought that '75 222 Flatback Inboard.  Paid $900 for the boat only. I'm in the market for a trailer, but not in a hurry because I've borrowed one for an indefinite time.  My plan is to do a keel-up restoration over then next two-three years.  I watched the boat for 5 years before I finally made the decision.

I've done this several times before with different boats, so I do know what I've gotten myself into.  But I'll be asking for a lot of advice and info from you all.

[RickK]

Congrats Kevin   BTW, the boat should be a 12 degree for that year, not FB (they stopped making them in '71/72).

[kcarbo]

Rick-

Thanks for that info.  I'll check the rise.

[gran398]

Welcome aboard Kevin :rendeer:

Another 22-2 rebuild....you're gonna love that boat almost as much as a good dog

[kcarbo]

Thank you!! I'm excited to  start.