Is This Free Classic Pearson Triton 28 Worth Refitting?

1965 Pearson Triton 28 — Classic Pocket Cruiser Project PRICE: Free | Optional Outboard Motor $1,000 and Custom Trailer $5,000 | Location: Brunswick, GA After selling my Pearson Triton Atom, that had carried me through two circumnavigations, a trade-in deal left me with another 1965 Triton sitting in my driveway. Upon delivery I discovered this boat needs a lot of work and upgrades, so we’re offering it basically for free with the option to buy the almost new outboard motor for $1,000 and the custom trailer it’s sitting on for $5,000. In this video, I walk through the possibilities of refitting a classic Alberg designed pocket cruiser that is in mostly bare-bones condition—and what it takes to get an offshore-capable hull back on the water. It might be a good opportunity for someone willing to put in the sweat equity to finish fitting out this potential classic cruiser to their own requirements. Boat details: 1965 Pearson Triton 28 hull number 624, internal lead ballast, newer fiberglass over wood rudder. Reinforced mast step beam. Custom outboard well mostly finished. Includes Atomic 4 inboard engine in unknown condition. Optional 2025 Tohatsu 6 HP SAIL PRO Outboard Motor Model SPROUL, that can be purchased separately. Included equipment (some not installed): Full batten mainsail in good condition and three jibs in poor condition. Older standing and running rigging. Harken roller furler is damaged, three small anchors and two rodes, bimini, two Lewmar self-tailing sheet winches with winch handles, new depth sounder, new VHF radio and antenna, ST2000 tillerpilot in unknown condition, flexible boarding ladder, fenders and mooring lines, spare portlight, Bomar aluminum footwell access hatch, movable cockpit compass, spare switch panel, four 10-inch mooring cleats, Portable camp stove, electric bilge pump, choice of new 12 volt lead acid battery or older lithium battery, solar charge controller. Unfinished projects or repairs needed: Harken roller furler is broken and furling jib has two small tears. Wood cockpit coamings have some rot and need replacing. Some wood needs revarnishing. Needs exterior paint, antifouling and some interior paint. Three replacement portlights have been dry-fit but require installation with sealant and three other need new rubber gaskets. Atomic 4 gas inboard engine needs removal. Needs one new lifeline turnbuckle. Needs new running lights and general rewiring and upgrading of 12-volt system. Some outboard well panels need to be fiberglassed in place. Galley foot pump and water hose need installation. Tillerpilot needs testing and plug wired to power. Needs new mast wiring including VHF antenna wire. Wood cabin sole is water damaged and delaminated and should be replaced. Sheet blocks are old style and should be upgraded. Two light fixtures have missing bulbs. Toilet does not have holding tank but a toilet bucket is included. Door between salon and head is missing but there is a door included that needs resizing. I did not see any deck fittings leaking but there likely are some leaks. Trailer Specs: Dual-axle heavy-duty 2021 transport trailer configured for boats up to about 31 feet and 10,000 lb displacement. Includes spare tire and boat straps. Allows you to skip yard fees, haul her directly to your driveway, work on your own schedule, or transport her overland to new cruising grounds. Contact: Email yachtatom (at) hotmail.com or reach out through the contact page at https://atomvoyages.com/contact/.