theteacher
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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- Jul 13, 2011
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Long story, read for your entertainment or out of boredom. I guess I'm really just venting.
Had a Carerra Caliente in the 1999,2000 time frame, always ran perfect, never a problem. The old saying a boat is a hole in the water you dump money into, just didn't fit my boaat. I put about 100 hours on it in 1999 alone. Had a handicapped daughter, sold the boat to stay with her. She passed away 2006.
Fast forward to last Saturday. Met a man 4 hours from here to trade him a laid out 2005 Harley Springer Classic in near mint condition, needed nothing. He traded me what was supposed to be a 2000 Stingray 220CX with only 72 hours on it ( I wonder now if that's a lie too ), but turned out to be a 1998. I went thru with the deal, my wife was so excited to be getting a cuddy cabin for overnighting on. He showed up, the boat looked like crap, oxidized completely, trailer wheels had grease all over them, skeg ( ? bottom of the outdrive ) had a metal cover on it to hide damage, the tires that he said were great were so dry rotted I couldn't believe he just drove 2 hours on them, but I had a near 4 hour trip home myself. He "forgot" some expensive trade items, just a complete let down to me. But, again, the wife was so happy I controlled my urge to turn and drive away and I went thru with the deal.
And so it began.....we got down the road and I stopped at the first Walmart to get 4 new tires. None. I stopped at another, none. Amazingly we made it home. Did some cleaning on it Sunday after church, then got up yesterday and drove it to the lake, holding my breath about the tires. made it to the lake, launched, got 1 minute out and the alarm went off. Temp was pegged at 240 degrees. Let it cool, coaxed it back to the dock, loaded and left. Drug it home, went and got 4 new tires and got them mounted and put on. Took the thing to the shop this morning, hoping it's JUST the impeller. If that's the only problem I'll be VERY happy. But I have my doubts. This trade has already bit me in the butt and I may have it up for sale or trade before I even put another minute on it. But it'll be fixed or the next owner will be told what it needs.
How a man can live with himself after this is beyond me. He has no honor and his word is garbage.
I need to take 50% of the blame for NOT demanding a sea trial. So, a word of wisdom to all you guys that read this and are wanting a boat. MAKE SURE YOU GO FOR A NICE 1 HOUR RIDE! BEFORE YOU BUY !
I'm so glad to be back into boating !
Had a Carerra Caliente in the 1999,2000 time frame, always ran perfect, never a problem. The old saying a boat is a hole in the water you dump money into, just didn't fit my boaat. I put about 100 hours on it in 1999 alone. Had a handicapped daughter, sold the boat to stay with her. She passed away 2006.
Fast forward to last Saturday. Met a man 4 hours from here to trade him a laid out 2005 Harley Springer Classic in near mint condition, needed nothing. He traded me what was supposed to be a 2000 Stingray 220CX with only 72 hours on it ( I wonder now if that's a lie too ), but turned out to be a 1998. I went thru with the deal, my wife was so excited to be getting a cuddy cabin for overnighting on. He showed up, the boat looked like crap, oxidized completely, trailer wheels had grease all over them, skeg ( ? bottom of the outdrive ) had a metal cover on it to hide damage, the tires that he said were great were so dry rotted I couldn't believe he just drove 2 hours on them, but I had a near 4 hour trip home myself. He "forgot" some expensive trade items, just a complete let down to me. But, again, the wife was so happy I controlled my urge to turn and drive away and I went thru with the deal.
And so it began.....we got down the road and I stopped at the first Walmart to get 4 new tires. None. I stopped at another, none. Amazingly we made it home. Did some cleaning on it Sunday after church, then got up yesterday and drove it to the lake, holding my breath about the tires. made it to the lake, launched, got 1 minute out and the alarm went off. Temp was pegged at 240 degrees. Let it cool, coaxed it back to the dock, loaded and left. Drug it home, went and got 4 new tires and got them mounted and put on. Took the thing to the shop this morning, hoping it's JUST the impeller. If that's the only problem I'll be VERY happy. But I have my doubts. This trade has already bit me in the butt and I may have it up for sale or trade before I even put another minute on it. But it'll be fixed or the next owner will be told what it needs.
How a man can live with himself after this is beyond me. He has no honor and his word is garbage.
I need to take 50% of the blame for NOT demanding a sea trial. So, a word of wisdom to all you guys that read this and are wanting a boat. MAKE SURE YOU GO FOR A NICE 1 HOUR RIDE! BEFORE YOU BUY !
I'm so glad to be back into boating !
I can understand your circumstances, especially if your bike was in mint condition. I'm constantly amazed at what people think is "new condition" or doesnt need work.
