Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.
My son (22) and a friend went out to look at a "some TLC needed" $100 boat yesterday. Yes..... they bought it :-(
What they got was a 15' ski boat on a decent trailer. In addition, the boat had an old 100hp Merc "tower of power" on it with a really chewed up prop. The owner said he used it last year but this year it wouldn't start, so he'd throw it in for an extra $50. They paid $140 for the lot. Kid must have learned something from idly watching me work, I guess, because yesterday afternoon they got yelled at for going too fast blasting around Berkeley marina in it.
I looked it over last night, and can't say they were ripped off for $140. The seats are car seats on a wooden platform, but they are there, the nav lights work, the trailer has working lights and good tires, and both boat and trailer are current on their registration. The motor seems to be running fine, it's pee'ing water as it runs, but it really does need a new prop.
Given his age, I guess I shouldn't be surprised what the deciding factor was in making the purchase.....
Yep.... it matches his truck!
Richard
