Found something nice

[kamikaze]

More of a project but still priced right

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/bod/3479112813.html

Kamikaze

[willy]

I looked at that Kamikaze, thanks. I do not like the motor well set up on that which seems to me to be an after thought design. You can barely stand on the sides, no way to fish off the back and it intrudes a lot into the cockpit.
I do like their inboard versions though.
Talked with a fellow who owns one. Said it handles the seas well but is a very very wet boat.

[willy]

THT Guys gave me a contact for a surveyor in Richmond, left him an email tonight.
I did a lot of searching on this boat. Mostly very good opinions on ride, build, room etc.
My main concern will be ensuring the transom is solid, which it should be.
And getting the F250 checked for exhaust corrosion and a read out on the computer and compression.
Price wise from my discussion with the owner is the 19G range.
I think for this area that is a fair price for what has been done.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by willy

THT Guys gave me a contact for a surveyor in Richmond, left him an email tonight.
I did a lot of searching on this boat. Mostly very good opinions on ride, build, room etc.
My main concern will be ensuring the transom is solid, which it should be.
And getting the F250 checked for exhaust corrosion and a read out on the computer and compression.
Price wise from my discussion with the owner is the 19G range.
I think for this area that is a fair price for what has been done.

$19K sounds VERY fair for that hull, and definately worth looking into for that amount. By the early 90's I believe GRADY had the hull ride down to that of a CADILAC, and that 250 YAMAHA should be a good match. Personally I like it alot better than the 2470 PURSUIT, and it's hard to get into a good GRADY WHITE for less than $20K. It won't be SENOR BERT, but I doubt you'll have that jarring hit from it in the rough either.

[willy]

I agree Ferm.
Ferm I know it is mostly the 225 Yamaha that has the exhaust corrosion issues, but it is also the 250, not as frequent for some reason.
Is there a way a tech can scope it out without pulling the powerhead off?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by willy

I agree Ferm.
Ferm I know it is mostly the 225 Yamaha that has the exhaust corrosion issues, but it is also the 250, not as frequent for some reason.
Is there a way a tech can scope it out without pulling the powerhead off?

I'm sure dropping the foot would allow them to use a bore scope and look up inside it. From what I found, they say the 04 and back F225's seem to have the most problems. And while the foot is off you can have the water pump checked to make sure it has been maintained, and that the foot isn't froze on.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by willy

I looked at that Kamikaze, thanks. I do not like the motor well set up on that which seems to me to be an after thought design. You can barely stand on the sides, no way to fish off the back and it intrudes a lot into the cockpit.
I do like their inboard versions though.
Talked with a fellow who owns one. Said it handles the seas well but is a very very wet boat.

Agreed on the splashwell..that would have made more sense to leave the transom full and hang a bracket...

[spareparts]

all I can say is I've had to keep a blind eye down here, so many cool boats with for sale signs, lots of turn key set ups, lots of projects with so much potential. I have to keep telling myself, I've got to finish the V, I've got to finish the V....

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by spareparts

all I can say is I've had to keep a blind eye down here, so many cool boats with for sale signs, lots of turn key set ups, lots of projects with so much potential. I have to keep telling myself, I've got to finish the V, I've got to finish the V....

V ? What V ? I thought you already bought and sold five boats since then ?