Good deal on this boat?

[fireandice]

I'm looking at buying a boat from my neighbor because it's leaning up against a fence doing nothing.  It's a good used Lowe 1236.  The boat is very clean with usual scuffs on the bottom.  He also has an Evinrude 9.8hp o/b (year unknown...black in color).  Looks to be in great shape in the garage, hanging up, but says he hasn't ran it in about 3 years.  Any idea what this combo is worth?  He says that he's willing to make me a really good deal since it's just sitting.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

I wouldn't sell that, as is, motor running for less than $5-600. If he says somthing crazy like $200, jump!

Best way is to let him come up w/ price.  If it's too high, tell him you did some research and make him an offer.  Many times, seller will undersell these types of things, especially to a neighbor.

[fireandice]

Thanks for the info. Low. I think this guy will quote me pretty cheap, simply because he wants rid of it. He seems a little on the ditzy side, so I'm hoping for cheap. Not that I'm one to take advantage of a neighbor, but it's doing nothing but collecting dust. He was trying to tell me it was heavier duty than the Alumacraft boats that I was looking at because those are aluminum, and this one is "steel." Lol. Oh well. He also tried to tell me that it was wider than a 36". He was measuring the widest part of the boat. We'll see what he comes up with. :

If he doesn't come through, I think I might go get that Alumacraft 1644 for $1100.00 with the live well.  That would leave me about $1200.00 to spend on either a hot trolling motor or a small outboard and a fish finder.  I gotta deck this boat out.

[Mo_Tick]

You know, for the Money you have alotted to spend on a Rig, i would look at e-bay. i know you can stumble across some great deals on Jons already decked out for less than 1500.00 you have to be patient and wait them out but if you read the ads, look for no reserve auctions and also look to see if they NEED to sell, not to pick on folks at hard times but if they need to get rid of it for whatever reason, they'll do it Cheap. there is a G3 1544 on there now, with a 25 hp motor that isnt working well, its a 1999 boat and the bid is 200.00 for the Boat, trailer and motor. from what i know about the g3's thats a pretty good deal. stick a few buxks in the motor to fix it and wal-la!!

heres the boat..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4569039818&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

[stratoscaster]

I bought my boat off of ebay with the buy it now feature and have no regrets.  Research and patients is the key.