| Turns out the boat is actually a 14'. It is configured as a dual
console. For a 14', it seems to utilize the available space fairly
well. I think it would suit my needs as a fishing boat that I can
also use as a runabout for my family of 3. The captain's chairs are
quite low to the floor making for a shortage of leg room. That is my
only criticism of the boat. It is a 1995 model hull with a 1989 Mercury 60 hp motor. Has a
fishfinder and a vhf radio though the seller says that he doesn't
think the radio transmits. Also has a trolling motor. The hull seems
to be in real nice shape. The seller said I could get a trial ride
in the lake. Boat is advertised at $4250 and he says $4150 is the lowest he would
go. I expect he'd take a couple hundred less, but I'd like some
opinions as the what a reasonable value for this boat would be. I'm
thinking that the price is high for this size boat, especially with an
older motor. However, overall it seems like quite a nice quality boat
and comparably speaking seems like a fair deal when compared to others
I've seen advertised or used at dealers. |
Charlie
Nov 5
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| If everything is in decent shape and the engine isn't junk (which is
possible - at the minimum do a compression check - better, pay for an
hour of shop time and have a dealer do an engine survey), it's worth
$2,800 to $3,000 assuming it has a trailer. Offer him $2,500 assuming everything is to your satisfaction, the boat
trials ok and such. One thing you really need to look at is the transom in these boats.
Tilt the engine up, grab the engine skeg and pull it up and down. If
the transom moves at all, the boat is junk. Also, walk around the inside of the boat while on the trailer. If you
feel any soft spots, stay away from the boat. Look at the bottom of the boat and check for deep gouges, blisters or
discolored paint/gel coat. Inspect the prop for excessive dings and dents. Same with the engine
skeg. A real close look can save you some heartache further on. |
Space
Nov 5
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