Still searching for 1st boat/"- opinion needed on 97 Thompson

[DetroitFD]

Hey again guys-
After being turned off of 2 boats by you guys for various reasons, we're still searching.

Wondering your thoughts on 1997 Thompson 2600
Approx 300 hours, full camp enclosure, 2 biMinis and cockpit cover Also snap in carpet.
Asking 13k.
5.7L w Merc OD.
Idk much about boats so I'm wondering how quaility and such is. Thanks!

 

[jbcurt00]

2 biminis? Corrected.... the other spelling w the K can get a fella in hot water w the Admrial....

Pay for a marine survey, its a 20yr old boat. Its probably been slipped most (all?) of its past life.

As has probably been mentioned in your other boat pursuit topics:
Condition condition condition

Good lcuk w the hunt.

 

[Chris1956]

A friend of mine had a 30' Thompson, with twin 305 CID Mercruisers, of about that year,or maybe older. I thought the boat had good quality, but like most boats of her size and complexity, there is always some maintenance or repair to do. Hope you are planning on that.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Condition....condition....condition. A boat that is 20 years old is more about condition and maintenance than brand. As JB mentioned, get a survey

 

[DetroitFD]

Absolutely planning a survey and sea test. More wondering if there are common issues w these boats that I should look for. Thanks!

 

[tpenfield]

I think that (1997) was the last year for Thompson boats . . .

Kind of middle of the road quality, but when a boat company goes out of business you have to wonder. $13K sounds like crazy money for that boat . . . but . . . the boat looks to be in good condition . . . so maybe $10K :noidea:

20 year old boats are going to be a crap shoot, and the original quality does not mean all that much.

 

[DetroitFD]

I think that (1997) was the last year for Thompson boats . . .

Kind of middle of the road quality, but when a boat company goes out of business you have to wonder. $13K sounds like crazy money for that boat . . . but . . . the boat looks to be in good condition . . . so maybe $10K :noidea:

20 year old boats are going to be a crap shoot, and the original quality does not mean all that much.

Nada price shows almost 10,6-12,1k w Bimini, bridge enclosure, cockpit cover and trailer. W low hours and good shape what wouldnta think?

 

[DetroitFD]

Well I have terrible luck.

I just talked to my surveyor and he said he wouldn't even go look. He had a Thompson and had several friends and surveys over the years, and they're all junk. He highly advised against it. So, back to the drawing board. Lol

 

[Augoose]

Might be good luck......

 

[DetroitFD]

Might be good luck......

Very well could be. Between this forum and the surveyor, I've stayed away from 3 boats that would probably have been issue-packed.
I didn't think it'd be so hard to find something in this price range, but the search continues. Possibly looking at a 96' Rinker 265 now. We shall see...

 

[Chris1956]

If you are looking at a mid 20s footer, and a single screw, try to get a big block motor. The 305 - 350CID motors in the 26 footers are very common and are dogs, IMO.