Used boat ads are.....” funny”

[bgreene]

..” As is “......that’s also a good one that can mean lots of things.

Ran good last time used.......uh...when was that 1985 ?

And of course the “ limited response to questions “ routine or surly seller.
That usually speaks volumes too.

[spareparts]

"new factory power head, still under warranty" just kills me

[bgreene]

As of today I’m sticking with my trusted V21.

Back to used boat ads.....

How about “ selling for friend “ so don’t know all data but seems solid...
Hahahah more likely BS.

Or....” great riding hull that so and so considers one of the best performing” .....
Gee that’s nice, but that I/0 is how old....30 years original raw water cooled?
I’ll pass :)

[phatdaddy]

Down here, Rebuilt transom usually means 4 big washers or a piece of aluminum plate

[bgreene]

Yes..the transom metal plate is a good one too.

No test ride = no sale to me.
My own position on test ride is:
1. Review boat thoroughly
2. Express interest and settle on price pending test ride
If boats in water maybe less formal but for trailering got to be reasonable but test ride is a must

[bgreene]

“ price is firm” is interesting.......maybe avoids low ball offers but really - no negotiation?
Everyone wants to feel they got a fair deal so does that mean $ 10,000 but if offered $ 9,900 answer is no ? To each their own....

[bgreene]

Thanks for the assorted contributions to this thread.........funny.

Think we covered most of the most common BS boat sale approaches.

[Blue_Runner]

"it just needs a good cleaning" (because I have not taken very good care of it)

[Destroyer]

In good shape for it's age: (Means mice and squirrels used it for a home, and the wiring has been chewed through).
Normal wear and tear for a used boat: (Means it's on it's last legs)

[wellcraftv20step]

wow , what a bunch of cynic's, they are most likely as advertised... I crack myself up !!