jbuote
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Hello all!
I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. My name is Joe and I am in the process of buying my first EVER boat. I found what I believe to be a really good deal on a 1967 Cruisers Inc 16' fiberglass bowrider. It includes the trailer and 1972 50hp Johnson outboard. Now, Considering the hull is remarkably in good shape for a '67 (some crazing, but minimal, no major nicks etc..), pulled up and down on motor and transom seemed solid. Tapped it with a screwdriver and it didn't sound hollow or thuddy, and the trailer is in very good shape, that alone was worth what I am spending on it. (very short money).
The engine? Well, it looks good for a '72. There was no gas to start it, but it cranked so it isn't seized. First thing I'm going to do when I get it home is compression and spark tests, then go over with fine tooth comb. My philosophy is that even if the engine is junk, I can part it out and probably make back what I paid for the whole package. Then buy a decent used engine.
I found the iboats forum AFTER I put deposit on this deal, but I can say I asked many questions of the seller and he answered without hesitation and honestly (Even told me of a lowball offer he would have accepted but the buyer never showed up). Last ran the boat 5 weeks ago. Admitted he had an engine issue and rebuilt the carbs, but was bogging and not getting on plane.. He basically gave up and didn't want the hassle anymore as it was his "Pet Project". If compression and spark are good, I'm going to link and synch(?) I think I saw it called..
I hope to have good news in the next few days (Boat motor and trailer are at my home), but am realistic in that I know I have some things to do first. For such short money I felt it was a great "Cut my teeth" boat to learn about maintenance and proper things to do and not do.
Thank you for reading!
I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. My name is Joe and I am in the process of buying my first EVER boat. I found what I believe to be a really good deal on a 1967 Cruisers Inc 16' fiberglass bowrider. It includes the trailer and 1972 50hp Johnson outboard. Now, Considering the hull is remarkably in good shape for a '67 (some crazing, but minimal, no major nicks etc..), pulled up and down on motor and transom seemed solid. Tapped it with a screwdriver and it didn't sound hollow or thuddy, and the trailer is in very good shape, that alone was worth what I am spending on it. (very short money).
The engine? Well, it looks good for a '72. There was no gas to start it, but it cranked so it isn't seized. First thing I'm going to do when I get it home is compression and spark tests, then go over with fine tooth comb. My philosophy is that even if the engine is junk, I can part it out and probably make back what I paid for the whole package. Then buy a decent used engine.
I found the iboats forum AFTER I put deposit on this deal, but I can say I asked many questions of the seller and he answered without hesitation and honestly (Even told me of a lowball offer he would have accepted but the buyer never showed up). Last ran the boat 5 weeks ago. Admitted he had an engine issue and rebuilt the carbs, but was bogging and not getting on plane.. He basically gave up and didn't want the hassle anymore as it was his "Pet Project". If compression and spark are good, I'm going to link and synch(?) I think I saw it called..
I hope to have good news in the next few days (Boat motor and trailer are at my home), but am realistic in that I know I have some things to do first. For such short money I felt it was a great "Cut my teeth" boat to learn about maintenance and proper things to do and not do.
Thank you for reading!
