Bad rust/rot

DaveyHAZZ · Feb 18, 2010

Trailer for sale with 16' duranautic wondering if its structually sound. has some see through rust etc. new axle.

kenmyfam · Feb 18, 2010

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Poke it all over the place with a sharp metal object.

smokeonthewater · Feb 19, 2010

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"see through rust"????? as in holes all the way through???? junk

DaveyHAZZ · Feb 19, 2010

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Im not buying just the trailer. if i could part the package i would but i cant..

Bondo · Feb 19, 2010

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DaveyHAZZ said:
Im not buying just the trailer. if i could part the package i would but i cant..

Ayuh,... Steel is bringing a few cents a pound, Scrap... I don't you're gonna Make anything...

DaveyHAZZ · Feb 19, 2010

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http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/boa/1580496179.html

theres boat,and motor, offering him 2k

kenmyfam · Feb 19, 2010

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Do you really mean rust holes in the trailer ???
If so I would forget it. You may not get home with it !!!

DaveyHAZZ · Feb 19, 2010

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guys out of his mind. wants 2850 for a boat(ok shape) trailer(scrap metal) and 1997 johnson(damaged skeg and propeller)

kenmyfam · Feb 19, 2010

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DaveyHAZZ said:
guys out of his mind. wants 2850 for a boat(ok shape) trailer(scrap metal) and 1997 johnson(damaged skeg and propeller)

Does not seem a good deal by any means by the sounds of it. You may have to put more than it's worth into it before you start.

smokeonthewater · Feb 19, 2010

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don't forget a couple hundred for the guy with the roll back to bring it to ya....

DaveyHAZZ · Feb 19, 2010

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Skeg wasnt bad, easy fix...prop was chewed, could use a new one.refurbished/used ones here in NJ on craigs are about 40-50$ not bad..its just im paying this money for the boat, and im already dumping more into it.trailer was a concern to me, as i live 40 miles away and will often trailer boat. cant take risks etc.. have a look at the pictures

kamby · Feb 20, 2010

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Boats arent called Break Out Another Thousand for a reason. If it were me unless he lowers his price or thats one hell of a running engine id shy away. I dont know much about skegs and i dunno if thats fixable without a lower unit replacement or good welding.

As far as the trailer thats pretty scary may want to get another one and see if the guy u want to buy it from will launch it in a lake and u can retreive it onto another trailer, id be afraid to two that.

trendsetter240 · Feb 20, 2010

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That prop is junk, not usable, but props are pretty cheap anyways. Trailer is also junk. Trailers however are not cheap. I would not trust that trailer for a mile.

I also think the price is high..2850 for that? There must be better deals around this time of year. I'd say 1400-1600 if it's a good running motor but looking at the condition of the boat and trailer..what makes you think the owner took good care of the motor?

You're looking at another grand for a good trailer and a new prop..add that to what you are going to offer him.

Edit: Looking closely at the skeg and prop I'd say he drove it onto a pile of rocks! I'd want to water test to make sure the drive shaft is not bent. That would be an expensive repair

Cheers~!

kenmyfam · Feb 20, 2010

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DaveyHAZZ said:
its just im paying this money for the boat, and im already dumping more into it.

Get used to paying money out constantly for your boating pleasure.

Personally I would not touch that outfit with a ten foot pole !!! You can do much better for a lot less money in my humble opinion.

DaveyHAZZ · Feb 20, 2010

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Yes i agree with all of you. just wanted to make sure.. price wasnt bad on craigs...until i got there! never told me about this stuff. the prop shaft isnt bent, was replaced along with all the gears inside. spent 1200$ in july. cant guarentee tho that he didnt hit anything else. seems like a bad driver eh...and skeg can be fix with good weld job or a skeg protector. prop was ****, chewed and all. so i offered him 2000,(still high im thinkin) and he goes noo wayyyy. i can only do 2600 no less. i go well you got my number...

keeep on loooking...

kenmyfam · Feb 20, 2010

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Oh Yes !!!!!!!
Keep on looking right past that deal.
How do you know the lower unit was rebuilt ??? did he have receipts ???

DaveyHAZZ · Feb 20, 2010

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Yes had all paper work otherwise i would not have believed him. Had it rebuilt new everything in the lower unit...also water pump done. 1200$..think its because of this he wouldnt budge on price..

DonHof · Feb 20, 2010

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They won't tell you about the bad stuff on Craig's list. Then no one would show up to look!

DaveyHAZZ · Feb 20, 2010

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i did when i sold my boat. i was on honest. dont like to waste my time and theirs

cribber · Feb 20, 2010

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For nearly $3000 I'd find something in a little better shape. That skeg looks like it's been busted more than once so you gotta wonder about the lower leg gears and seals. Also the rust thru on the trailer at critical weight points with the back cross member looks one good bump away from dragging the pavement.

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