Bass newb Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Mercury 60, good condition, supposedly less than a 100 hours, are these fuel injected? He wants $8200. He says it's well worth it. My plan was to get a deal this winter when deals could be had. Have I found my "deal"? Input appreciated. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 23, 2016 Super User Posted January 23, 2016 That's probably average for what the going rate is. Quote
Bass newb Posted January 23, 2016 Author Posted January 23, 2016 Really? This guy at work was telling me to jump on it. He said that 10 -11k was common for that boat. Guy still owes 7500 on it. Quote
Bass newb Posted January 23, 2016 Author Posted January 23, 2016 The craigslist.org doesn't have too many for sale but the few it has are in the 11 to12k range. I'm not looking to buy a certain price boat, but 11 or 12 definitely isn't the deal I'm looking for. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 23, 2016 Super User Posted January 23, 2016 I made a mistake looking on NADA. I gave you the price without the motor upgrade and trailer. $10k-$11k is average retail. 1 Quote
RHuff Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 If the boat is really in as good of shape as it appears and your reeady with the money I say jump on it. 1 Quote
Bass newb Posted January 23, 2016 Author Posted January 23, 2016 Thanks for the replies. I looked at the boat and trailer and all seems nice. The boat is actually bigger than I thought it would be. I wasn't really looking to spend that much money but I just might. Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 23, 2016 Super User Posted January 23, 2016 Keep looking and don't be in a rush. Big investment and the motor is the most important item on the boat. Have a certified Mercury dealership check out the motor for you. 2 Quote
curtis9 Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 I sold a 2004 tracker pt175 last year for $8000. This sounds like an awesome deal, I'd jump on it. If you change your mind later you should have no issues selling it once it warms up 2 Quote
Ohio Archer Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Make sure you know exactly when you can expect the title. At least you know up front they guy still owes on it. I didn't go thru a deal a few years ago because the seller wasn't upfront about not having the title and was vague on what he owed. I didn't have a good feeling about the whole deal. Quote
Super User Further North Posted January 24, 2016 Super User Posted January 24, 2016 What I'd do in this situation: Meet the seller at the bank that holds the loan on the boat. Write them a check for the balance due the day of the sale, write the seller a 2nd check for the balance. Walk out with a signed over title and/or a notarized copy of the fulfilled loan agreement, get the seller to sign over the title and send it to whatever agency in your state that will get you a new, clean title with your name on it. I am a "Trust but verify" guy. 2 Quote
Bass newb Posted January 27, 2016 Author Posted January 27, 2016 Thanks for all the replies. The state of Alabama doesn't title boats. I decided to spend a lot more money on what I really wanted instead of getting a great deal on something I didn't really want. Ranger z175. 3 Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted January 27, 2016 Super User Posted January 27, 2016 Did you buy that new or used? Quote
Bass newb Posted January 28, 2016 Author Posted January 28, 2016 17 hours ago, gulfcaptain said: Did you buy that new or used? New 1 Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted January 28, 2016 Super User Posted January 28, 2016 Congrats on your new boat. Congrats on your new boat. 1 Quote
Gotfishyfingers? Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 Sweet boat!! Much better choose then the Tracker, imo.. 1 Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted January 29, 2016 Super User Posted January 29, 2016 You will be a much happier camper for sure! That is a beautiful boat. Also if you get the urge for a larger, faster platform, it is a Ranger, so it holds its resale value well!!! Congrats. 1 Quote
Super User Further North Posted January 30, 2016 Super User Posted January 30, 2016 Nice rig - I like the layout and storage, I suspect you'll like it. 1 Quote
Bass newb Posted January 31, 2016 Author Posted January 31, 2016 6 hours ago, Further North said: Nice rig - I like the layout and storage, I suspect you'll like it. Thanks. The beauty and styling was very eye catching. The attention to detail was very appealing, but the real kicker was I can stretch my legs out and sit comfortably. I'm very tall, so that's rare in anything, much less a boat. The price was right as well . Quote
Super User Further North Posted January 31, 2016 Super User Posted January 31, 2016 41 minutes ago, Bass newb said: Thanks. The beauty and styling was very eye catching. The attention to detail was very appealing, but the real kicker was I can stretch my legs out and sit comfortably. I'm very tall, so that's rare in anything, much less a boat. The price was right as well . I checked the price - not nearly as expensive as I would have thought. Quote
Bass newb Posted January 31, 2016 Author Posted January 31, 2016 10 minutes ago, Further North said: I checked the price - not nearly as expensive as I would have thought. The local dealerships wouldn't budge from 28k. I said fine, Cabelas has it for 26.5k. Screw you. I went and got another 1k knocked off and tax and all got it for 26.5k. Cabelas threw in a $250 gift card and Ranger threw in a free boat cover $200 gift card, and two free Mustang vests and boat ratchet tie downs for the rear. It has a maxxum 70lb variable thrust tm, and maybe another option or two, I feel good about the transaction. 2 Quote
Super User Further North Posted January 31, 2016 Super User Posted January 31, 2016 7 minutes ago, Bass newb said: The local dealerships wouldn't budge from 28k. I said fine, Cabelas has it for 26.5k. Screw you. I went and got another 1k knocked off and tax and all got it for 26.5k. Cabelas threw in a $250 gift card and Ranger threw in a free boat cover $200 gift card, and two free Mustang vests and boat ratchet tie downs for the rear. It has a maxxum 70lb variable thrust tm, and maybe another option or two, I feel good about the transaction. I'd feel good about it too. 1 Quote
shackman Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 Congrats on the new Ranger. I see you're in B'ham. Do you fish the coosa pool alot? I'm in Ttown and our club goes to Mitchell and Lay some. Quote
Bass newb Posted January 31, 2016 Author Posted January 31, 2016 8 hours ago, shackman said: Congrats on the new Ranger. I see you're in B'ham. Do you fish the coosa pool alot? I'm in Ttown and our club goes to Mitchell and Lay some. Ya. Lay has yielded me some nice fish. Coosa a daily spot for me. 1 Quote
Super User J._Bricker Posted February 1, 2016 Super User Posted February 1, 2016 Congratulations Bass newborn on a fine looking boat and financial savvy in buying it! I'm sure it will be a great fishing platform for years to come. Good fishing, JB 1 Quote
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