McKee Craft ?

[david in va]

I just picked this up, I have no cash in it. Do you think it is worth repairing. The PO said it had engine trouble [ run and cut off , gas or carbs I think]. Hull seams solid. I sort of like the looks of it.

[A-Jay]

No.

A-Jay

[thomas15]

I agree with A-Jay

 

The hull is totaled. Under the fiberglass floor deck is foam and wood. I would be very surprised if the foam wasn't waterlogged which is not good for the wood. The motor is probably totaled but if it were free I would do a compression check, rebuild the carbs and see if I could get it running. It very obviously spent a lot of time sitting in the water.

 

You might get something for the trailer if it is all there and sound.

[slonezp]

Scrap the boat, sell the trailer, the seat posts, and the motor for parts, and you will be ahead of the game. Or donate it to charity and take a tax write off. 

[david in va]

 Thanks guys, had to ask

[Fishing Rhino]

Don't be so hasty to scrap it.  It looks a lot like a Boston Whaler which is two thin skins of fiberglass over a foam core.  Even the transom has no wood in it.

 

My neighbor got one in much worse condition and we made a barter deal.  I'd provide the labor, and he'd return the favor in kind down the road.  His had several holes, dings and cracks in several areas of the hull.

 

Here's a few before and after photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

As an aside, this boat is nearly sixty years old.

 

[Scott F]

Tri-hull boats have THE worst ride you can imagine. Unless the water is smooth as glass, they will just beat up the passengers. Don't waste a lot of time and money on a boat you won't like down the road.