I have a project sunfish sailboat in my backyard if you ever want to come to Charlotte. If you really want one to work on, I can tow it down your way while heading to the FFF conclave. (kidding of course, unless you are really that into it — any repair errors would not be held against you). I had enthusiasm but I have not started the work yet. Spring is for fishing and turkey hunting.
Hulls are usually free to really cheap. I have a friend that used to buy old whalers and fix them up. They were as good as new when he finished.
Those are some great boat projects on the site.