Anyone think this is worth $200?

[Griflog]

Looks like it needs a lot of work. Was told the motor runs ( have no idea about compression) and the floor is soft in spots. Haven't had a chance to see it in person.

 

[bomar76]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

Well, the gas can (if it doesn't leak) is worth at least $20,
the trailer is probably in the same condition as the hull, but might have some value.
The old battery will bring $5 at the recyclers.


I think $200 is too low.

Make him give you at least $300 to haul it off.

 

[imported_74baja]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

Make him give you at least $300 to haul it off.

Hahaha
Like that. That thing looks nasty, Although I feel like I've seen those pictures before. I wonder how he damaged the outboard cowling?
justs one question, if you don't mind me asking... why?

 

[frankie g]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

Well, the gas can (if it doesn't leak) is worth at least $20,
the trailer is probably in the same condition as the hull, but might have some value.
The old battery will bring $5 at the recyclers.


I think $200 is too low.

Make him give you at least $300 to haul it off.

what kind of drugs is HE on. I agree at least 300. to haul it out. but first I'd check to see how much the dump would charge you.

 

[silveraire]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

I disagree with the others. Check the compression on the motor and the components. The motor alone could be worth five or six hundred dollars with a cowling off ebay(10 - 20 bucks) and a little elbow grease.

I work on these things all day, so I may look at it different.

chad

p.s. Offer him like a hundred bucks to take it off his hands

 

[Griflog]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

I disagree with the others. Check the compression on the motor and the components. The motor alone could be worth five or six hundred dollars with a cowling off ebay(10 - 20 bucks) and a little elbow grease.

I work on these things all day, so I may look at it different.

chad

p.s. Offer him like a hundred bucks to take it off his hands

Thats kinda what I was thinking. Too much work to get looking good, but surely the motor and trailer are worth more than that? I'm thinking 100 bucks because he seems eager to unload it.

 

[oops!]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

obviously storm damage.......if you are handy....the motors worth bucks...trlr.....400......problem is scrapping the hull....check local landfill laws

 

[scoutabout]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

...Check the compression on the motor ...

Yeah -- and remember after you pull the plugs to give all the seawater a chance to drain. Liquid in the cylinders really skews those compression numbers...

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

i agree, $100 clean it out, see what you have, here the land fill is +-$30.00. trailer is worth $100. if it rolls.

 

[Campylobacter]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

Looks like it needs a lot of work. Was told the motor runs ( have no idea about compression) and the floor is soft in spots. Haven't had a chance to see it in person.

Floor is soft in spots, I think you would be hard-pressed to find a hard spot!

 

[frankie g]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

Guaranteed Trash. cowl 20.00 bucks hum! all the time and $ and time, you'll put into that trash, and your return will be little to none. Time is money too!If you really want a good project boat ...look for a different one.

 

[pine island fred]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

Typical I will give it to you if you get it out of here boat. Not much to work with. Got to be better stuff around that someone will give you. SAWZALLS work good for dismantling a boat and having the trash man take the pieces over time. FRED

 

[K-MAC]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

Hey everyone
In the past I have taken old boat hulls to paintball feilds and it only cost a few bucks in fuel.Just call up some local feilds and see what they say.I only get rid of hulls that are really damaged and just are not safe anymore .The motors are always worth a few bucks to some one. The trailer should sell for $200-$400.If your planing on rehabing the boat you will be amazed by just cleaning them up ,I would like to see more boats being repaired then just trached in the landfill. There's only a few of us left out there that are willing to take these old forgotten boats and rehab them.The return is well worth the cost just take some time on E-bay , Craigs list and always look around your town most people just want them gone they'll be very happy just to give them to you.Just try to make sure you get titles or such paper work even if it's free. Well Good Luck

 

[wca_tim]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

I think it has more to do with how much you're willing to spend on fixing things... and what your time is worth...

on any "inexpensive" project, be it a boat, car, motorcycle or whatever, chances are that the time and moeny you invest after the purchase far outweighs the initial investment - especially if you put value on your time (I do).

100,200,500, whatever... If you buy it, you'll likely have a LOT more in it than that before you're through. If you have to realy think about it, bet you can find a better starting point. I wouldn't even consider it unless the compression was even and high and I'm not saying I would bother to check...

Just my experience...

 

[frankie g]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

I think it has more to do with how much you're willing to spend on fixing things... and what your time is worth...

on any "inexpensive" project, be it a boat, car, motorcycle or whatever, chances are that the time and moeny you invest after the purchase far outweighs the initial investment -

Just my experience...[/QUOTE
I agree totally,
a boat of special something, name, manufacture, model, type, might be worth the time and $ but a junk nothing boat like the one in the pic..., is not a good investment to make any type of profit! iif you have that much time on your hands get a P.T. job and save some money for a better somthing, and if you want it for your own pleasure, your better off putting $ away each week til you have enough to buy something that's worth it! JMO, and experience.

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

For the work that would be involved and your wanting a boat to fix up,,,,,there are many out there that may need the work, but some will have good complete hardware. It is the nickle dime stuff that empties a wallet and max's out credit cards. The bigger the boat,,,,the more bucks to maintain. BTDT with my present boat. I wanted it, got it, labored on it, and I use it. It is all what your hearts desire wants.

For the work on that particular hull,,,no would be my answer. There are plenty of newer hulls out there that maybe more compete and better condtion. Most are sitting behind someones house in a shed. Those are the ones to ask questions about. Ones under trees with plants growing out is beyond hope IMO.

I have a 89 VIP Vision hull. Engine/outdrive is gone,,,,,,floor rotten,,,,,seats/interior rotten, ,,,,,,, but the hull itself is in great condtion but has the typical fade in the gel coat. I'm just waiting for a repower of my big boat to use its engine/drive in the Vision boat.

 

[WTL]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

I agree that there are better candidates out there for a rebuild, but you probably could turn a little profit out of it as long as the motor does run. The trailer might be salvagable too. The boat is garbage, but gas can might be good, battery...maybe, what type steering?

Look at it like this.

If the motor runs: $250
Trailer: $100
Misc: $Maybe $50


Now is that worth taking the dang thing away and fooling with it? Talk him down to $100 and maybe. Ebay the motor, no motors sell underpriced on ebay, craiglist the trailer. Talk to your buddies about the rest.

PS, when I flipped my tracker going down the interstate 70 mph, I damaged the cowl just like that. Busted the coils too. Ended up trading the motor for a used starcraft, who knows who got the better deal, but at least I got a surer thing.

 

[Cruiserman]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

"Looks like it needs a lot of work. Was told the motor runs ( have no idea about compression) and the floor is soft in spots. Haven't had a chance to see it in person"


No, it is not worth it

 

[cbavier]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

Nope............ Run baby Run! The whole thing looks like work to me.
I'd rather be out on the water enjoying a boat. I mean a little work is OK but you have to have something to start with. If the floor is that rotten the stringers are going to be rotten to.

 

[pduquette]

Re: Anyone think this is worth $200?

And remember....The pictures are like Beer goggles..you won't belive how different it looks sober/inperson!!