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I went into the boat shop for some washers and they showed me a "trade-in" I am thinking about. (The hook is still in me)<G>
I currently have a 1996 Searay 210 Bowrider I am happy with, it but want a little bigger boat with a head onboard.
The boat in question is a 2004 Ebbtide 2300 Mystique, it supposedly has low hours (apx 50) but after looking at it again it has been beat hard. I found the port window was replaced with Plexiglas and some scrapes and cracks in the swim deck and hull. They say they will repair the gouge in the hull but not much else. The head compartment has blue stain all over the carpet and I do not think they will give any warranty on the drive train. They came down on the price to $29000.00.
Should I steer clear of this boat? I know I will have to fix the little things but should I ask (demand) to have the window replaced (safety??)??
Any advice is welcome........

Ed

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Ed,

I bought a new 2005 Ebbtide 2300 bowrider in 2006. When they stored it in their showroom, they must have backed it into the wall. It had some spider cracking on the rear extended swim platform. The dealer fixed it and the gelcoat matches perfectly. I have not had a problem with the repair since. If you are talking about some gouges in the fiberglass from dock etc, that can be repaired no problem.

I broke my center window on the windshield. I now always snap it in place while moving. You can not just get the OEM glass replaced. I had to order the glass/frame . I want to say it was $325. Dealer order it for me before telling me the price. I was like WTF!! I initially had some tinted plexi in it and it worked fine. I doubt he will pay for the window

I dont know the engine/drive combo in your boat or if it has a trailer, have to take that into consideration for price. But Ebbtides are more expensicve. I have the 6.2 MPI Bravo 1. I hope you have at least a 5.7 or 350 MAgnum. 50 hrs 29K. The boat is solid, I run it everyyear for vaca at Lake of the Ozarks. It takes the chop very well.

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