I might be certifiable for this but even having just put our recently purchased Montgomery 17 in the water for the fist time, I stumbled across something interesting this morning. I saw (only pictures at this point)of a Victoria 18 and trailer that can be bought for $750.00 If the hull is sound and the trailer usable this seems like an absolute steal, although I don't know anything about the boats. I like the size of the cockpit, and the lines, but don't think I would want a fixed keel for the type sailing we'll do even if it's Shoal Draft. I love buying older boats that I can do "fixer upper" things to as long as the needs don't push my abilities too far. The first sailboat I did this with after first starting with rowboats and dinghys was a Montgomery 12! If this is one of those "projects in waiting" shouldn't a boat like this be worth $2-3K in most places if put into decent shape? Do any of you know about the quality of construction on these boats? I realize you can design a "salty looking hull" that is actually a cheap piece of plastic(I'll refrain from naming some), and I'm wondering where these sit on the spectrum of design and construction reputation?
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