OK..My mechanical experience is that I have been an aircraft mechanic since 1996 and have my A&P and FCC Certifications and a full set of tools at home and at work..

I have a 1989 Maxum Cuddy 19.7 foot with a Force 1989 125hp outboard. I was just wondering at what point should I give up on a 20 year old boat and motor with a 1992 Venture trailer and go and get a new boat?

I personally repainted and repaired everything on the outside and hull of my boat, the only thing my boat needs is one bow cushoin in the cuddy redone and both cushions from Port and STBD upper sides redone to make the boat almost new again.

My outboard the Force 125 looks like new with the cover off of it and myself and everyone who has seen it thinks thew powerhaed has at least been replaced once.

I have been looking at the Bayliner Discovery 19.4 foot with fish package for under 30K new. But also want to operate my boat as long as I can keep it on the water.

I just want some others input on when you should givw up on a 20+ year old perfectly running boat