Anyone know anything about....Stevens boats?

[MTboatguy]

I have a really nice opportunity on a Stevens Boat with a 90 Horse Mercury hanging on it, looks to be in pretty good shape, but I am not familiar with this brand of boat, I can get the boat, motor and trailer for less than a grand, which normally is less that what you would pay for the Motor with controls. Just thought I would ask before I go and look at it.

 

[southkogs]

Welcome aboard MT ... the thing about used boats is CONDITION, CONDITION, CONDITION. There's a really helpful topic over ...

Sorry man - it's like a conditioned response now. Don't known Stevens well at all except the couple I've seen on the lake. Usually from the stern, pulling away smartly.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Lol

 

[MTboatguy]

Southkogs,

There is a name for guys like you!

:lol:

 

[gm280]

MT what does Stevens say about his boat's condition? :facepalm:

 

[MTboatguy]

This is the boat, ignore the price, he has already come down quite a bit from what he listed as he has to have it gone by Monday, he is moving, I know it could be a problem boat, but I am actually more interested in the motor and trailer.

http://kalispell.craigslist.org/boa/4964431496.html

 

[smokeonthewater]

Well MT around here that old motor ain't worth much.. I have two 1150's. bought one w a rotten boat, CMC power trim unit and a trailer for $140 and the second is power trim and I gave $50 for it. Both ran but had issues so obviously that hurt em. I'd value that motor at $250-$350 if it is ready to use. Trailer $350-$500 max....
If the boat is solid you might have something but if it's rotten I'd offer no more than about $300 so if the motor ended up having issues I wouldn't lose.

That isn't a power trim motor btw...... Hopefully the big aluminum plate on the Trans is only because it's a long engine on a short transom and not because of rot.

Obviously your location may change values.

Looking at the interior I'd say it's been at least 8 years since anyone gave a crap about it.

Personally I'd pass it by but then I have no use for any of it.

 

[MTboatguy]

Trailers are expensive around here, last year I sold a trailer that I had on an old Glasspar lido, that was 14 foot, with no work at all, I cut the boat up with a saw, threw it away and got close to a grand for the trailer and it didn't have a title with it. For what the guy is offering to sell me everything for, all I would have to do is sell the trailer and I would be ahead of the money.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Well in that case it might be worth it..

 

[southkogs]

Southkogs, There is a name for guys like you!

... yeah, I hear the Admiral mutter it from time to time

Sounds like it's a reasonable risk anyway. If that hull is salvageable, it's a cool lookin' boat.

 

[Chinewalker]

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Ad from 1965. Sharp looking boat! I'd say it's worth salvaging. Kinda like finding an old Camaro or Mustang in the weeds...

 

[MTboatguy]

Well unfortunately, I have not heard back from him again, I imagine, he probably sold it as he is moving on Monday and wanted it gone as fast as possible