did i get a good deal or keep looking?

[alfmoney]

i was on ebay the other day and came across this boat http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0314589783&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT&viewitem=

is this a good deal for 6k or is this just an ok deal? its my 2nd boat and dont know much about boats but it looks like it would be a great little bay boat i live on the delaware bay in new jersey and will be going to inspect the boat tomorrow morning, thanks in advance

 

[oops!]

Re: did i get a good deal or keep looking?

im not framilliar with that market area.......but i can only guess you paid a bit more than full value for that package.....(if you were the winning bidder)

with the econemey in the toilet.....boats start to go cheap.....especially at this time of year

 

[Floatsum]

Re: did i get a good deal or keep looking?

Nice boat.
Don't think much of the trailer though or the way it's set up.
Could be just the pictures though.

 

[DJ]

Re: did i get a good deal or keep looking?

I think it's worth that, if the engine checks out OK.

 

[kandil]

Re: did i get a good deal or keep looking?

Nice boat BTW it is 17'6" and with the Yamaha outboard you will be happy most off the older sea pro came with a Force outboard happy boating and welcome to iboats

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: did i get a good deal or keep looking?

if it is as clean as it looks, i believe it is worth it. it is what it is a "Fishing Machine" but not a good family cruise boat.


Buying a boat

1st you need to decide what you want to use it for, fishing, cruising, or water sports.

2nd how many people adults, children you want on board of the average outing.

3rd outboard, inboard-outboard, or inboard power plant.

4th Budget, what you want to pay, and what you are willing to pay, when you find
Exactly what you want.

You can hire a marine surveyor, to inspect the boat, or you can do it yourself.

You are mainly looking for soft spots in the deck, transom, cracks, all signs of a rotten, under frame. You walk all over the deck, that a mallot, or hammer with wooden handle, using handle, tap all over the transom, a shape rap is good solid base, a thud, is questionable base.

The motor should be clean, no spots where the paint is discolored, or pealing from heat, having run hot. (This part for outboard motors Compression should be atleast 100psi, and within 10% of each other,)
Spark on all cylinders, good pee stream, check lower unit for water in oil.

The overall condition of the boat will tell you a lot, as to how it has been maintained.
boat motor combo, A 30 year old may be in better condition, than a 3 year old.

 

[salty87]

Re: did i get a good deal or keep looking?

looks clean and ready to run. there's alot to be said for a previous owner that took great care. compare against prices in your area.

 

[Dave K.]

Re: did i get a good deal or keep looking?

real nice boat!! speaks well of any owner who takes care of their boat & (unless the pics are off) this boat was taken care of.. 90 hp yammi is a plus+++ & clean too.

 

[INJUN]

Re: did i get a good deal or keep looking?

So . . . . . did you get it?

It looks like it'd be a great bay boat.

 

[alfmoney]

Re: did i get a good deal or keep looking?

i did get the boat and it was worth every penny and it was even cleaner then the pics, thanks for all the help.

 

[nightstalker]

Re: did i get a good deal or keep looking?

i did get the boat and it was worth every penny and it was even cleaner then the pics, thanks for all the help.

You got a fair deal, not a steal in this market, but pretty good. $6000 is the going rate for a rig like that now adays.
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