I'm on my way this weekend to possibly purchase this boat. I cannot find anywhere the value of this vessel. Any guesses would help out.
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Wow. Didn't know they made a wards cuddy. Cool! Where are you located?
What is the owner asking? If the motor checks out and the boat floats, I'd say it's probably worth about $1000. This is assuming that the motor has good compression and the lower unit is in working condition.
I'd have to know a little more to give a more educated answer. As mentioned, the majority of the value is in the motor. So it would be good to know year, horsepower, and whether it has power tilt 'n trim. The bare hull on a trailer would only be worth like $750. The motor could be an $800-$1500+ motor depending on what it is.
Yah, a Wards labeled Chief, huh! I've only seen 12 - 14 foot row boats with the Wards label. Interesting.
Yah, $2400 seems a little pricey. Though, I am a huge cheepo. I'd say that the majority of your dollar is going to be riding on that OB. If everything is in tip top shape there then you are in business and that price becomes much more reasonable.
Have fun!
Thank you, great feedback.
The motor is a 1980-81 85 hp Johnson out board tilt and trim (New tilt elec motor 2009).
well...Did you aquire this thing?
I did acquire this diamond in the rough. Here in MN we finally had temps above freezing, so it made for good negotiations.
I'm a little nervous for not getting a sea trial, but the motor turned over and looked to be in pretty good shape for its age (1980). We had the water ear muffs attached to the lower intake and a garden hose. However the water was not squirting out of the water pump-most likely due to frozen water already in there. Wish we could have ran it longer but it is what it is and now shes mine.
Thanks again for all the useful information. I will post photos of her transformation over the summer.
You really don't see too many of these on the water anymore. Truly a great find. I cannot wait to shine her up. I think I'm going to name her SERENITY.
I just replaced the COMPLETE pump and body in my 200 Johnson for less than $100What the H was I looking at??? Of course that is a OB. I think I confused it with a 27 ft one listed somewhere on the list. Sorry . O/B prob just needs a new water pump impeller. Thanks for the correction Capt. J