(='_'=) Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 hey. i have been looking for a bassboat for a while to replace my old (really old, 1977) bassboat.... the one i currently own has a 85HP still running, i still fish out of it sometimes, but its not as comfortable, is very small, and besides, a friend offered me $1700 for it, so im selling it tomorrow... now, i live in Mexico, so finding boats in here is more difficult than in the US.... this is the one im really considering: 1994 Javelin, 18 ft, with a 150HP Johnson, Hotfoot 71lb trolling motor Humminbird 857 CI HD at the console Humminbird 550 at the bow trailer with brakes marine radio (communication) owner claims 50+ MPH with 2 adults owner wants $4700 for it, but i think i can have it for $4100 or so... is it a good price?? i know its still an older boat, but its way better than mine, local, and ready to fish... it has some flaws, but mostly cosmetical, like the faded spots seen in the pictures... the trim and speed gauges dont work, i think every ther gauge does... what do you think?? anything to be aware about?? on another post some people advised me against the Force motors... can anyone identify this motor?? i asked him about it and he only said its a Johnson 150HP from 1994 or 95, but he had it painted and added the decals... by the way, im taking it for a test drive on saturday... thanx!! Quote
lo n slo Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 If the motor is good, that is a fair price. If you know a mechanic, ask him to check that motor out for you. Even if he charges for his services it would be money well spent. Dont forget to check out the live wells too. I own a 95 Javelin 367 that has a color scheme almost identical to the one in your post. It has a 2000 Johnson 90 and it will do every bit of 50 although it gets frisky going that fast in rough water. Good luck Quote
Surfcaster Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 I was looking recently at 1996 Javelin with a 150 Johnson Fast Strike engine. It was at a dealer with a $6800 price which could have been negotiated lower I am sure. I thought that price was a little high for a 19 year old boat but it seems that is the norm these days. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 If everything checks out mechanically, that's not too bad of a buy. The motor is either a Johnson or Evinrude. Definitely not a force. Quote
Bob C Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 If everything checks out mechanically, that's not too bad of a buy. The motor is either a Johnson or Evinrude. Definitely not a force. I had a 96 Javelin 369 SE. Wish I would have kept it. The best boat I ever had. Quote
NathanW Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 HAHA, yeah first thing I thought when I saw it. As long as its not a FORCE its a good deal. I would say maybe even a great deal because that boat is super clean looking. If it turns over good, sounds right, doesn't bog down at all when you hit the gas hard, shifts in and out of F/R gear crisply, and doesn't have any water in the lower unit I would be willing to bet its a fair deal at that price. If its still got good/great compression its probably a steal. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 Force was a venture with Mercury. So you're good there. Quote
LuckyGia Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 I think it is a very good price if everything checks out. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 If you want a good idea of its value, book it out on NADA Guides. Quote
Super User gardnerjigman Posted August 7, 2015 Super User Posted August 7, 2015 If I could get it for $4100, granted everything checked out in the lake test, it would come home with me. If they batteries were pretty new, I wouldn't be sad giving $4300-$4400. Quote
(='_'=) Posted August 8, 2015 Author Posted August 8, 2015 thanx a lot for your help! tomorrow we will be checking it on the lake, if everything is as the owner says, this could be the one im looking for... Quote
Vayned Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 I paid 5400 for my 93 409t, it came with a 200xp and 75lb motorguide. That 94 looks nice Quote
(='_'=) Posted August 8, 2015 Author Posted August 8, 2015 well, today we went to the lake, checked it out, and, as i had suspected, i ended up pulling her home... its a 379T if i remember correctly. it started at the first turn of the key, and everything works except the RPM and TRIM gauge...bilge, livewells, lights, everything is ready to fish. so, here it is. for the smaller waters within 2 hours of m house this will be more than enough, and now i have access to bigger water where i didnt even dare taking my old boat... it needs some work, ill be adding rod holders in the rod locker (its basically a long box), some cup holders, and, eventually, i would like to sand it and put a new clear coat, as its faded in some points... but ill have to look more into this as im not sure how it will hold... i may even wrap it and that will make her look almost new.... here it is... pulling with the wrangler was easy, and the brakes on the trailer make it also easy and safe to stop... 3 Quote
Super User gardnerjigman Posted August 8, 2015 Super User Posted August 8, 2015 What did you end up giving for it? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted August 9, 2015 Global Moderator Posted August 9, 2015 Great looking older boat for sure. You'll love having the extra space and stability. Quote
(='_'=) Posted August 9, 2015 Author Posted August 9, 2015 What did you end up giving for it? with the currency as it is right now ($16.3 pesos to a dollar), the equivalent to $4,170 USD.... 1 Quote
(='_'=) Posted August 9, 2015 Author Posted August 9, 2015 Great looking older boat for sure. You'll love having the extra space and stability. today i went again in the afternoon and drove for a while... i need to get used to alot of things, and to learn how to use them properly, but so far im really liking it... tomorrow morning ill fish out of it, i think thats when i will fully understand the advantage of all that extra space.... Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted August 9, 2015 Super User Posted August 9, 2015 I had the 93 Javelin 379T with the Johnson Faststrike 150. WOT 68.4 mph You will need to learn how to handle a high performance hull at WOT because it will "fly". I sold mine in October 2008 for $5500. Still have a copy of the Bill of Sale. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted August 9, 2015 Super User Posted August 9, 2015 If that is your tow vehicle, get a hitch with more drop. It shouldn't be tongue high when being towed. Quote
(='_'=) Posted August 10, 2015 Author Posted August 10, 2015 I had the 93 Javelin 379T with the Johnson Faststrike 150. WOT 68.4 mph You will need to learn how to handle a high performance hull at WOT because it will "fly". I sold mine in October 2008 for $5500. Still have a copy of the Bill of Sale. yes, i have a lot to learn about how to handle this boat.... my previous one didnt even had a trim, so i know very little about it, basically only what the PO told me on the test ride and some youtube videos i have seen... he did show me how to adjust it somehow, but without the trim gauge, i need more hours behind the wheel to know the boat.... BTW where can i get the trim gauge replacement?? and is my motor a Johnson Faststrike?? 68 MPH is a lot, today i got it to 48 with 3 people and i felt i was fast enough, at least for the small lakes we fish here... Quote
(='_'=) Posted August 10, 2015 Author Posted August 10, 2015 If that is your tow vehicle, get a hitch with more drop. It shouldn't be tongue high when being towed. thats correct, tomorrow ill be getting an adjustable hitch to level the trailer... Quote
Quarry Man Posted July 3, 2017 Posted July 3, 2017 Update? looking at buying one! any advice is needed! Quote
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