Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

Brian 26

Brian 26

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

Here's a great example of my favorite "runs great but doesn't run" listing. He tells us how great the boat is and well it runs then causally mentions, oh the motor is blown.

runs great except for no oil pressure and knocking sound


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"22' long wellcraft with cuddy, cuddy is long enough for two tall people to sleep in, porta potty chev 350 V8 merc cruser out drive, runs great always starts easy, interior was re-done a few years ago, its not perfect but still really pretty nice, floor is solid, trailer great shape with surge brakes, good tires and bearing buddies, pulls and trailers nice, stainless prop, am fm cd, The bad I think the motor is blown, last weekend it lost power and oil pressure was way down and a low end knock started, from what I know the lower end of the motor needs to be re-built still runs. please email with questions and I will get back to you right away. Or 651-587-9427 this boat is worth 5000 in the spring, 3500 obo "
 
Brian 26

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

This guys says if I just drop (sounds so easy) a $500 motor in I'll have a $14,000 boat. Must be a misplaced 1 in the typing, $1,500 motor to be a $4,000 boat is closer.

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98 Glastron fish and ski 185 - $6000 (Mora, mn)
I have a Glastron Fish and Ski with a Shoreline trailer. It has a trolling motor and fish finder.
With a 4.3 Volvo Penta engine block is cracked just drop a $500 motor in it and you will have
yourself a $14,000 boat.
(612)990-7564 will text pictures.
 
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crabby captain john

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

If the trailer is in great shape $1K max around here.
Brian 26 said:
Here's a great example of my favorite "runs great but doesn't run" listing. He tells us how great the boat is and well it runs then causally mentions, oh the motor is blown.

runs great except for no oil pressure and knocking sound


copied from ad-
"22' long wellcraft with cuddy, cuddy is long enough for two tall people to sleep in, porta potty chev 350 V8 merc cruser out drive, runs great always starts easy, interior was re-done a few years ago, its not perfect but still really pretty nice, floor is solid, trailer great shape with surge brakes, good tires and bearing buddies, pulls and trailers nice, stainless prop, am fm cd, The bad I think the motor is blown, last weekend it lost power and oil pressure was way down and a low end knock started, from what I know the lower end of the motor needs to be re-built still runs. please email with questions and I will get back to you right away. Or 651-587-9427 this boat is worth 5000 in the spring, 3500 obo "
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Eratix 3D

Eratix 3D

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

That sounds about right.
Now that I think about it I bought all of my boats using Craigslist...
 
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four winns 214

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

Four Winns 214 said:
Before photographing his boat for sale, this knucklehead was too lazy to take out the patio furniture he was storing in the boat. Ad says the engine runs great. I wonder how many years it's been since it was started.

Starcraft Inboard Boat Moving Need To Sell
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I happened to drive by the place where this beauty is stored outside. It was along the fence right next to the road. It's not covered. The patio furniture is still piled in it.
 
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belairbrian

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

Four Winns 214 said:
I happened to drive by the place where this beauty is stored outside. It was along the fence right next to the road. It's not covered. The patio furniture is still piled in it.
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Some say patio furniture some say deck furniture.
 
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lfunk11

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

1976 Carver Camper 22' w/Trailer - WILL TRADE FOR GUNS

a few funny things in here - the electronics may be worth it (I have no idea), but the other comments got me

"WILL TRADE FOR GUNS"

"Currently inhabited by a large number of wasps - so no, I will not provide more photos of the inside.... I'm allergic. "

"Has not seen water or been started in 5 years. Pulled out of lake and parked in my field since. "
 
jbcurt00

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Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

lfunk11 said:
Buy one get one for free! Selling Boat
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Hmmm, another 'It runs! The motor just needs to be installed....' ads:
Selling a boat. Wanting $3,500 for it. It runs, it just needs the engine put in it which is provided with the boat. Will also come with another boat for spare parts which is where we got the engine
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:facepalm:

I think the seller forgot his sign. Hopefully Bill Engvale will be along shortly to resolve that.............:rolleyes:
 
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