Re: Boat Buying Advise! Newbie Boat Buying Question! First POST!
looks like a cool boat if thats the type of boat you want....
cant say what Id pay without checking it out in person.....but 5500 seems high, unless its cherry and well maint...offer $4400 mebbe??? if you really like it.....or ask him what his bottom line is and offer a bit less...
kinda under powered (4.3) isnt that powerful for a larger boat so it will be slow....
alpha one is decent and common....
Check the floor (soft spots, bouncy and open eng compartment...check transom for rot or signs of water damage, ask for maint records....
check oil for water in oil (milky), check outdrive remove filler plug check for milky fluid, ask to have it run in a big monster bucket of water see if it overheats (bad impeller or?) water ears wont show a bad impeller,
look at the batteries...are they old or new? terminals clean? does steering cables work good?binding? hows the prop? is it dinged to heck?
Salt used boats can have issues (internal metal damage and corrosion) but a well maint one could well be fine...if they flushed it each time they were out etc...correct anodes for salt and such
Good luck in your search!!
heres NADA info
Base Price
$2,630 $2,950
Reported Engine Range: 136 - 200 HP (3.0L - 4.3L)
Total adjustment for your engine(s): N/A
Options
Power Boat: CANVAS
Bimini Top $160 $180
Boat Cover - 20 ft. thru 25 ft. $100 $115
Power Boat: ELECTRONICS
Fish Finder - Max Depth 1000' $245 $280
Power Boat: ENTERTAINMENT
Stereo - am/fm CD player w/4 speakers $165 $190
T.V. 10" Color $55 $65
Power Boat: GALLEY
Bar / Console $60 $70
Power Boat: MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Porta Potti $75 $85
TOTAL PRICE $3,490 $3,935
Suggested List: $20,795