first boat

Hello, I am new to this forum, and just purchased my first boat. I offered $300 dollars although the ad says differently. He agreed. I did not buy it yet though. It does need to be repaired a little but i thought it was a deal. I will post detailed pics of what needs to be repaired.

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/boa/3076224184.html

I do have some concerns though. There are holes where the third bench seat use to be(he removed it). They're filled in with some sort of silicone. Also in the very back corner of the boat where the transom and floor meet, he has a strip of silicone.

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ANY boat, but especially one you get for $300 will need a lot of things fixed. But it sounds like your in the mood for a project. So, good luck. You'll find lots of help here on iboats.

Will be waiting to see your list and detailed pics of the boat's issues.

Sea ya...

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Silly Kone does NOT repair Aluminum Boats. Tread VERY CAREFULLY and INSPECT this boat very well.

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If the $300 is just for the boat and trailer, I think that's too much for a tiny, shallow boat in rough condition. You should be able to find something better.

My dad got a nice 14' alumacraft with galvanized trailer and a 5HP Mercury for $600 a couple years ago (granted it was in the fall when prices are lower).

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These little tiny boats have been listed VERY high around here lately. I live in Downingtown and just purchased one myself. I stumbled on this exact add during my search and stayed away from it. It annoys me when the seller doesn't take any close shots of the inside or the motor if one is included. Is $300 you max, or can you go higher?

I'm with EZ, I'd hold off and keep looking. I bought mine last week, it's old be in real good condition. Included everything - gas motor, trolling motor, battery, life vests and the trailer is almost perfect (the little stuff can really add up). It was listed for $850 and we agreed on $650. I bought the boat in Lancaster too. Click the link in my sig if you want to see it.

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This one is a nice deal http://york.craigslist.org/boa/3101834321.html

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Well I was thinking of just at Least keeping the trailer, battery and trolling motor, after seeing the boat, I want to go with something newer so I think I'm gonna buy a small Jon boat from bass pro

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ECar642 said:

Well I was thinking of just at Least keeping the trailer, battery and trolling motor, after seeing the boat, I want to go with something newer so I think I'm gonna buy a small Jon boat from bass pro

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It makes NO kinda sense to buy a small aluminum boat new.

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This ^^^^^ B True!!! Keep looking on Craigslist. You'll find one.!!!!

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Yeah man, be patient. A boat you like will show up on craigslist eventually. You'll be able to get a whole package used for the price of a new tin boat...

Remember prices are high right now, offer low and see what happens. The three links below have been on Craigslist for a while now, I'm sure the owners just want them gone!

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/boa/3101219443.html

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/boa/3071281756.html

http://reading.craigslist.org/boa/3051124544.html