In need of some advice

[THEFERMANATOR]

Well fellers I have found a boat I am in love with, but I think he's wanting to much money for it. What would you guys say is a fair price for this one? I know MJ will like it as much as I do. I went and looked at it 3 weeks ago and found that the fuel tank was already replaced with an aluminum tank(he thinks it is 120 gallons, couldn't read the tag with the hatch on), the removeable decking over the tank is ROTTEN! and in desperate need of repairs, the stringers that I could get to all looked solid as a rock and didn't budge with my big friggin hands bangin on them.

The engine in it looks origanal, but has been out before as well as the outdrive. It hasn't been run since 11-06:nut:, so who knows what the condition of it actually is. The trailer is not a good thing either, it appears useable but will need replaced soon. The 1 thing that is holding me up is the transom. I got my 275 pounds on the outdrive extended and jump on it, no flex. The thing getting me is that underneath the gimbal, the fiberglass looks like it is pushed inward some by the drain plug. I couldn't get any flex out of the hull, and the deck for the most part is solid.

I have my 315HP MERCRUISER, and a BRAVO 1 set-up in the garage for a repower if needs be. But $4K for this one seems steep. What do you guys think? I found a 72 for $2K a little further away if needs be, but like the 73-83 style better. I don't need another boat, but like SKOOLS I can't pass up a classic.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=80651&viewitem=&item=320223838638

http://i11.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/de/44/6eef_1.JPG

[lumberslinger178]

I think its what you feel comfortable spending , cause your the one whos gotta live with yourself frem.... low ball him its a buyers market for anything now a days...

[THEFERMANATOR]

When I talked to him he said he was going back to PENNSYLVANIA APRIL 1st, and he wanted it gone by then. But he doesn't really seem to want to budge on the price. I'm personally thinking $2K or $2500 would be good money for it considering the power and trailer, but I'm really on the ropes with this one. I let one slip away in JANUARY that I should have jumped on, but you guys know the old saying"Ye who hesitates maturbates".

[bradford]

Seller writes, " We've seen others sell for up to $45,000!!!" Whatever, bite me!! Low ball him before he leaves in april. Theres always another deal out there, but once its in your back yard its your problem.

[THEFERMANATOR]

I know he said he bought it 10-06, had a tune-up done in 11-06, put it in a lake 1 time and parked it in 11-06. I'm thinking his $2000 opening bid is about right for a reasoneable offer. He was also fairly misleading in his description about it conveniently disclosing how long it has been since it ran. The boat looked in overall good shape.

What do you guys think about the transom where it goes inward under the gimbal? I haven't had much experience with I/O transoms. I just know I have the worst luck with finding boats with bad transoms.

[macojoe]

Well you are right I like them boats!! and if I could have found a solid one I would have it today!

Boat looks good!! as for the transom, my V was pushed in a little and it was nothing more then compression from the gimble housing, when I did the conversion I drilled it and it was dark wood but solid.

$4000 is high, and I would try to get lower, but it all comes down to how bad you want it!! You know already how hard they are to find, and you have the power already so its just your time re powering and whats that worth to you? I find I may spend a lot of time on stuff fixing but not cash, and I work cheap.

But he did just pass on $3100 on ebay?? Maybe he will be different when he has to move and its got to go??

Its a tough decision!! I know I have been there and done that!! I payed $4K for the Sea Ox and I added another motor to it also!! But I love the hull and when its done she will be great! New hard top be here 3 weeks!

Good Luck Pal!

[spareparts]

this guy has had his up for sale for over a year, he ended up pulling the motor and drive and trying to piece it out

http://charleston.craigslist.org/boa/596132003.html

heres one ready to go
http://charleston.craigslist.org/boa/615753316.html

last I heard, the one I used to fish on was up in Columbia, for sale for $12000
they are great boats, there are a couple more around here, I'll see if any "project" ones are up for sale

[spareparts]

for got to ask, what kind of drive set up does it have?

[THEFERMANATOR]

It currently has an 888 that is not in the best of shape. It is splitting in the propshaft support area from corrosion around the internal retaining nut. So it isn't going to bring much to start with, let alone there is a guy on craigslist that has dropped his down to $200 and still can't sell it. The $3100 bid was a deadbeat bidder that was a newbie and is now no longer a registered user with a -3 feedback. I don't think the bidding would have passed $2K if his description was accurate. I'll give him a call tommorrow and try haggling with him some.

And you should have seen the boat he was quoting me that he seen for $45K. It was a complete restore with EMRON paint, bracket and twin 225 OPTI's under factory warranty with an aluminum trailer to boot ready to go.

[cterrebonne]

if you like the boat and have a repower ready to go offer $3000.00

[charlie_the_tuna]

looks just like my old performer 24.
best dam boat i ever had.
buy it. for your price.
if he dont bite the hell with him.
theres always anuthern.

[C YENSEN]

just bite the bullet and buy it:beer:

[willy]

Ferm I have no experience with these boats, or the I/O. A couple of thoughts though.
After you repair or replace what you know to be wrong, and throw in a doozy or two you did not expect, will you have a boat that makes you smile ear to ear?
If so go for it. Sometimes we set a money point in our heads that just is not going to get us where we want to be, and in the end we let something slip away and regret it later.
I think all men have done this.

So, how much does your finished product appeal to you?
Does it tickle your fancy my friend?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Ferm I have no experience with these boats, or the I/O. A couple of thoughts though.
After you repair or replace what you know to be wrong, and throw in a doozy or two you did not expect, will you have a boat that makes you smile ear to ear?
If so go for it. Sometimes we set a money point in our heads that just is not going to get us where we want to be, and in the end we let something slip away and regret it later.
I think all men have done this.

So, how much does your finished product appeal to you?
Does it tickle your fancy my friend?

And this is the matter perplexing me. I'm trying to figuire out wether I'm in love or lust right now. I know she'll need some work. Engine work don't really bother me, but glass work is an evil deed for me. I would rather get rid of a boat that runs but needs glass work, than to buy one with a blown engine and needs no glass work. Just somethin about fiberglass work I dread.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Well after thinking about what ole WILLY said, I offered him $1750 for it. I'll see if he is willing to meet somewhere in the middle, or if he is stuck on $4K. Considering the fact that the engine hasn't run in over a year, and the trailer is not great. I didn't think 41750 was that out of line. It isn't my fault he buried himself in it so deep when he bought it, and let his wife rule the roost and not use it.

[willy]

Sounds like a man with a plan, good luck

[bradford]

Good call Ferm. If it's meant to be it will happen for ya! If it doesn't something BETTER will come along! :sun:

[randlemanboater]

You did the right thing......that boat is not worth $4K....or is it?

Nah....its not.

Well....maybe.......nah.....

Like said above, if its right you will get it, if not, buy the one with twin Opti's.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Me no afford twin OPTI's, they cost more than all of my boats put together. I guess it's a no go, he won't respond to my Emails or anything after I sent him my offer. It might have been worth $2500, but that would have been a stretch I feel.

Oh well, NEXT!:beer:

[willy]

betcha he is just playin possum with ya bud, you may yet get a counter offer

[THEFERMANATOR]

Well I know he said he was PENNSYLVANIA bound APRIL 1st, so I'm writing it off. I couldn't get it through to this guy that just because the boat was running 16 months before, that it still isn't in turn key condition. His words were, "It ran great the i time I used it over a year ago haven't touched it since, but she's good to go":nut:. Oh well, anudder will come along, i should have jumped on the 81 I seen in January for the same money with a new trailer.

[randlemanboater]

I bet the one of your dreams is just around the corner. It's a buyers market and it will only get better.