Is there a specific place to buy broken boats?

[WetPaint]

I need a new project.

Im thinking about buying a boat that has seen better days, fixing it up and faffing about in it for a while.

Are there specific places that deal in tattered old boats, or is it a case of trawling various classified to find a good project?

Im looking for something small that wont venture further than the river.
Can be a rowing boat, sailing boat or a little power boat.

Budget is around £1000 for the entire thing.

Is this realistic, or is my budget far too low?

[crofty1984]

You'll probably find a few old speedboats at that price (probably without engine)
I saw a Dawncraft project for £1000 recently (22ft river cruiser I think) or you may stumble upon a "no-brand" cruiser that's seem better days.

[TVR1]

perhaps try

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/

or


http://www.apolloduck.co.uk/

HTH

[WetPaint]

Thanks

[Huntsman]

Not sure where you are in the country.

Try

http://www.andyseedhouseboats.co.uk/index.php

Or the Chandlery Barge at Swanwick if in the south.

Or Ebay.

Or, is 'boats under £5k for sale' still in print?

Or a boat jumble.

[Simpo Two]

Mossy has a wreck

[m0ssy]

Simpo Two said:

Mossy has a wreck

Even wrecked its still worth more than yours though simpo

[Simpo Two]

My fibreglass-encrusted friend knows the price of everything and the value of nothing

[MOTORVATOR]

Simpo Two said:

Mossy has a wreck

A seagoing wreck mind.