Need advice here.

[edu01jose]

Got offered this boat for 4700 USD.

Comes equipped with everything and looks to be well taken care of. It is from 1970 but has been restored seller said. I'm not sure what brand is it.
It has a evenrude 115HP motor it's a 20 foot boat. Is it enough power?

I dislike the fact that it doesn't have a seat for the one who is driving the boat.
Here are pictures:


This is another boat I got offered for 5000 from 1976
It's a 19 foot crysler cuddy cabin
mercury force motor 125 hp
comes with all lines, vests, lights, trailer, bbq and music radio.

 

[Art Bernard]

Re: Need advice here.

Hmm, both boats look nice in the pics, but seem to be underpowered to me for their size. Also I'd stear away from a Force engine as parts are hard to come by as I understand it. Also with reguards to the age of the boats, it had better have been a full blown resto (decks and all) for the money their asking. For myself, boats of that size and age need a 150hp engine as the older boats were usually build allot heavier than more modern boats. I'd keep looking, just my 2 cents

Art

 

[edu01jose]

Re: Need advice here.

Hmm, both boats look nice in the pics, but seem to be underpowered to me for their size. Also I'd stear away from a Force engine as parts are hard to come by as I understand it. Also with reguards to the age of the boats, it had better have been a full blown resto (decks and all) for the money their asking. For myself, boats of that size and age need a 150hp engine as the older boats were usually build allot heavier than more modern boats. I'd keep looking, just my 2 cents

Art

Thanks for the reply Art,
I understand completely with you and totally agree.
I found this one that is an aqua sport 19 footer from the 1987
motor is a yamaha enduro from 1996 with 115 hp. includes everything i may ever need. for 4500 obo.
heres a pic


I really like the crysler not sure why and love the bubble crystal from the 1970 boat.

 

[DJ]

Re: Need advice here.

I thought the prices to be a bit high until I realized you are in Puerto Rico. I would stick with the Evinrude powered unit.

 

[edu01jose]

Re: Need advice here.

I thought the prices to be a bit high until I realized you are in Puerto Rico. I would stick with the Evinrude powered unit.

Yeah I don't find much deals here.
Thanks for the reply.
I also was looking at a 22' bayliner from 1988. for 4500
It has a 125HP evinrude
This would be my preferred one but it's impossible to get in contact with the seller. I tried calling, nothing, tried email, nothing.
Picture isn't the best neither:


I'm hoping I get in contact with him tomorrow for more pics and what is included.

 

[edu01jose]

Re: Need advice here.

I found this one that is an aqua sport 19 footer from the 1987
motor is a yamaha enduro from 1996 with 115 hp. includes everything i may ever need. for 4500 obo.
heres a pic
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Any feedback from this boat?