Is this boat overpriced?

[THEFERMANATOR]

That boat is MUCH older than 84, that is a 77 or older hull.

[awthacker]

You're probably right... sorry. I've looked at a few now and guess I got confused. The craigslist listing doesn't indicate a year. Guess I assumed it was 1984. I even went and looked and took pictures. The engine doesn't look 77ish, does it? Any idea on what a fair offer is?

[charlie_the_tuna]

i was just gonna say that, ferm..... that aint no '84. lotsa bucks for a 70's boat. patience my friend. these boats are a dime a dozen. it'll happen. you'll know when its right. take your time.

[awthacker]

Originally Posted by charlie_the_tuna

lotsa bucks for a 70's boat. patience my friend. these boats are a dime a dozen. it'll happen. you'll know when its right. take your time.

Brought an '82 V20 home today. It has a 185HP Evinrude V6. It needs some TLC, but I thought I couldn't go wrong for $1700. I'll get some better pics up by the weekend. Lot's of work to do and I'm gonna need you guys' help.

[RWilson2526]

Awesome...congratulations.... I think you're right for $1700 how can you go wrong...I mean you cant hardly buy a refrigerator these days for that much money and you have a boat that you can get tons of enjoyment out of.

Are those round hatches on the cuddy deck?

[Blue_Runner]

Attaboy!!! Good job. Go back to that other guy you offered 5k and offer $1500 just for spite. LOL Good luck with your new boat.

[awthacker]

Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

Attaboy!!! Good job. Go back to that other guy you offered 5k and offer $1500 just for spite. LOL Good luck with your new boat.

I won't bother, but it is still sitting there.

[awthacker]

Originally Posted by RWilson2526

Are those round hatches on the cuddy deck?

Yeah. They look pretty new. It also has a brand new bimini - for a Monterrey, but it fits nicely. And there is a Garmin fishfinder new in the box, but I'll probably replace it before this thing ever gets wet. Other than those items... it needs a complete overhaul. I think I should probably also take the engine in for an inspection & probable rebuild... or does anyone recommend doing this myself? I did check compression and the cylinders were consistent at 75 lbs, but I haven't researched the OEM specs for it yet.

[peiserma]

Originally Posted by awthacker

I think I should probably also take the engine in for an inspection & probable rebuild... or does anyone recommend doing this myself? I did check compression and the cylinders were consistent at 75 lbs, but I haven't researched the OEM specs for it yet.

If you are at all thinking about doing it yourself, I would recommend jumping right in. You said in a later post you were considering of repowering as an option. If that's true, you don't have much to lose other than some time and the cost of a manual. Forget the Clymer or Seloc, get a real one. I found a factory manual for mine, cost $75.

Its really not that hard a skill to learn, although there are those that just do not seem to have any aptitude for mechanical work.

As for compression, 75psi seems a little low, but it still might be enough to fire. Having the same psi reading on each cylinder is more important than an absolute number. But if the compression is too low, the gas/air mix won't ignite. search for the thread "awakening a sleeping outboard" over at iboats.com,

[awthacker]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

That boat is MUCH older than 84, that is a 77 or older hull.

Okay, it's a '74 with an '85 engine (rebuilt in '08). Not sure where I got '84 from. I notice it doesn't have the self bailing transom like the newer ones do. What's the value on an older model like this?