1977 Baretta 17' Bowrider

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donbraar

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I have a family member who is needing money and looking to sale a 1977 Baretta 17' Bowrider. Boat has not been in the water for two years and i know the water pump is bad. What do i need to look for structurally on the boat, and what should the boat be worth. I know the value depends on a lot of things but can someone give me an idea.
 
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tommybro31

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Re: 1977 Baretta 17' Bowrider

I would go to kbb or someplace like that, look the boat up, then subtract whatever repairs you think it needs
 
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Re: 1977 Baretta 17' Bowrider

Well pictures would really help. But it's a standard bowrider with the base powerplant. Mercruiser is good because parts and service are still plentiful. Worth about $500-$2000. $2000 would assume it's in immaculate running condition with no rot. You are looking for a solid deck (no soft spots of any kind) and a solid transom.
 
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Robj

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Re: 1977 Baretta 17' Bowrider

A boat that age and condition is not worth really that much. There are alot of cheap rotten boats for sale. Personally I would pay about $500, possibly a little more if the engine runs. You will be replacing the deck, stringers and possibly the transom. Then the interior. Lots of work and $$.

Have a great day,

Rob.
 
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ezmobee

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Re: 1977 Baretta 17' Bowrider

No offense but I wouldn't pay anything for that boat. A fiberglass boat left outside in the elements for a time is certainly rotted to the core. It can be rebuilt and could be a nice boat again but it will cost you at least a grand to do the rebuild yourself if done properly. Check out some of the rebuilds going on here in the restoration section to see what you could be in for. Boats tend to rot from the bottom up. So if you're noticing soft spots in the floor, the stringers and most likely the transom are already gone. If your family member is needing money, they unfortunately aren't going to get anything from that boat. If you are looking into getting into boating with minimal headache, that boat is not the way to do it.
 
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Re: 1977 Baretta 17' Bowrider

It is hard to tell from the pictures, but the hull and trailer look good. The upholstery also doesn't look like it is ripped. If upholstery is solid and can be cleaned up then I'd go for $500. If the upholstery is shot then figure another chunk of money needed for the rebuild.
 
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