Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.

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crabby captain john said:
1st time wet it turns to sawdust and wood chips...
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And from the ad: "does need some work but is a reliable boat"

Reliable? It's just a hull, no motor. The bench and seats appear to be just sitting there, not even fastened down. Probably the wrong trailer too, doesn't even have a jack; but then the ad doesn't say the trailer is for sale anyway.
 
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fishing boat with trailer

I don't know what I like better, the two office chairs the owner has mounted on this boat, or the fact that he used the "miniature" setting on his camera to take the picture.
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bruceb58 said:
Looks like the husband's project's progress consisted of taking off the motor.
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HA! that was my thought looking at the pictures too. Then she throws in this line "BUT I WAS TOLD THE TITLE IS PRETTY EASY TO GET"

Uhhh, if it's so easy to get why don't you go get it.
 
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Brian 26 said:
HA! that was my thought looking at the pictures too. Then she throws in this line "BUT I WAS TOLD THE TITLE IS PRETTY EASY TO GET"

Uhhh, if it's so easy to get why don't you go get it.
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Maybe that's what Danny told her when he dragged that thing home. Maryland is pretty strict, to the point that you often see ads for untitled boats and trailers from MD advertised in Pennsylvania because it's possible to get them registered here.
 
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This guy has done this before. Pretty funny. Hey, it comes with a steering wheel and life jacket!

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This is such classic Craigslist fodder...meets all the requirements.

The 35 year old hull is "perfect".
Has soft floor but new carpet.
Has a brand new engine (Mercruiser 470) that's worth at least $800 (Really, Mercruiser still makes brand new 470's?)
Just needs a little work to be finished...like the throttle, bow & stern seats and trailer lights. Oh yeah, and that pesky soft floor!

Love how the seller displays his pimped-out Escalade prominently in the first pic.

The only thing he failed to mention is that the trailer is worth at least [insert dollar amount here]

I just giggle at how optimistic people are with their project boats that never come to fruition.

BTW, wouldn't a brand new 470, if such a thing existed, be worth more than $800?
A re-manufactured one would set you back at least $2,500!

:rolleyes:

1978 19' Sea Sprite Brand New Engine
 

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DRS4164 said:
I wonder if he has the title to it? :facepalm:
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No, but he's been told they're easy to get, he just doesn't have time to mess w/ it.

BTW: If he keeps it & gets the title, he won't take any less then the $20M, so buy now & save yourself millions............................
 
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jkust said:
Ha Ha, and the Escalade looks like a 1990's that would be hard to give away.
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No need to worry about getting rid of the Escalade. In the right part of town they bring a premium. Of course just park in some areas and it will be stolen in minutes. An owner can close the door and begin calling the insurance agent as it will be gone before he gets to the corner.
 
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At least the seller is honest with this pile of smoldering dog poo...still overpriced by $500!

fishing ski project

Either a 74- 76 Blue an white fishing ski needs transim work an motor. It was a project that i just dont have time to mess w anymore. Put new floors n over the old rotten out fiber glass flooring but itsu just layin there not fastened down also white tpo rubber over top of plywood. Has trailer that is worth 400$ so its well worth the money for just the trailer. Not much known about the boat scene but thought it would b a project an to learn from. $450 obo txt or email
Will consider ALL TRADES so don't hesitate.never no till u try. From video game consoles.tools.pool tables.projects u ask I will let u no thx!
 
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The floor is just laying there so he probably knows the stringers are rotten too
 
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1958 Debuilt Super Hydro. Not too shabby of a project boat for those looking for a classic shape.

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