Is this a good project boat?

[luckyal]

I saw a Cajun in somebody's back yard and wonder if it would be worthwhile to try to restore it: The good news: Its a dual console, 1996 Travis Edition Ragin' Cajun, 19'. He says the original 150 Johnson has less than 20 hours on it. He has a Johnson TM, some kind of Humminbird and Lowrance depthfinder for it (not on boat).
The bad news: Its been sitting outside for 4 years uncovered since the owner had a heart attack and he quit fishing. Gelcoat is badly ozidized, carpet is trashed, seats are trashed and would have to be complely rebuilt/reupholstered. the console is pretty ugly, too.

He said he would like to get rid of it and was thinking of giving it to the Salvation Army for a tax deduction (will they take a boat like that?).

Also, I would have to tow it about 300 miles.

What should I offer him, (if it's feasible), and what would it cost to restore?

[restornator]

he could probably get >$1500 for the outboard alone. I'd take a look at the transom, as the only problems you have stated are cosmetic, aren't the Travis Editions cheaply built? I wouldn't offer any more than what the 150's worth. It would be a good idea to find out what the tax deduction he would get for it, before you outbid the Salvation Army by a few hundred.

[STRETCH1]

Did they have the plug in it while it was sitting outside? If yes, then run away as you will likely have some rot problems.

Otherwise I think it would probably be a good boat with a little work.

[alleyway]

offer him 250.00 bucks