Buying a Sorrento, worth it ?

joe_c

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Hello all,
i went to check out an 1987 Sea Ray S19 (Sorrento). It has the 4.3 with alpha drive. It needs to have most of the seats re-upholstered. It has 400 hrs on it. Everything works though, engine and sterndrive (trims fine) are good. 600$ worth of repairs done in the last year, including gimbal bearing, sterndrive boots, ignition (cap, plugs, wires), alternator and starter. The only soft spot on the floor is with the piece over the gas tank, which seems to be a removable part and not integrated to the whole floor. I snapped some pictures for you to help me evaluate it and see if it's worth it for 2500$.
Comes with a galvanized EZ roller trailer with surge brakes.
Let the pictures speak for themselves...As you can see in the hull pics, it has some blisters...should I be worried as it's a problem on the inside, or a complete hull restoration will fix that ? Also in the ski trap, you can see some water there, probably from the rain...What do you guys think ?

Thanks
 

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joe_c

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Re: Buying a Sorrento, worth it ?

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nlain

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Re: Buying a Sorrento, worth it ?

First, Welcome to iboats. Second, you should post this up in the restoration thread, that is where the people are that can really advise you about the condition of this boat. I can say that there is a lot of wood in that boat, I had a 1987 Seville, it had soft spots in the floor when I traded it for my current boat. I tried to keep it covered and dry but on occasion the tarps would leak and it would sit wet before I knew it. I would worry about this boat from my personal experience. If you have to time, experience and funds to do a full restoration, if needed, I just have the feeling it will be needed, then go for it.
 

joe_c

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Re: Buying a Sorrento, worth it ?

Thanks for your input, very appreciated, especially since you had a similar boat :)
I will try the restoration thread for more inputs.
 

Brian 1952

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Re: Buying a Sorrento, worth it ?

I bought a 1988 23ft Sorrento last month for 3500.00.. It runs great. Needed to have the floor fixed so, I had a complete restoration from floor up done. It cost me 3200.00. Now I have 6700.00 into it and it is like a new boat. Buffed the gel coat and it is like new. Cannot figure how to [post my pic's].. Have fun Happy Boating
 

basstender10.6

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Re: Buying a Sorrento, worth it ?

I had a sorrento s23. It was the best preforming boat I ever owned. It handled great, had lots of power and looked amazing. That looks like a good solid hull with a good price tag
 
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