1999 Triton TR19 - Should I pull the trigger?

[RoLo]

 

The right rig will come along...the hunt continues (hey the hunt is half the fun)

 

 

I like your style  

 

We all run into a creep now and again.

The healthiest mindset is to feel sorry for them,

and thank your lucky stars you're not in their boat.

 

Roger

[fishnkamp]

Check this out It is on the website as a current sale, must be an old picture.  They want $6995

 

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1997-nitro-800lxs-102538012

 

 

The next two boats are at a dealer in Morganton NC and they are they are priced at $6995

 

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1998-stratos-283-103021954/

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1998-nitro-700lx-103008202

 

 

[lilbuddy]

 

 

 

I like your style  

 

We all run into a creep now and again.

The healthiest mindset is to feel sorry for them,

and thank your lucky stars you're not in their boat.

 

Roger

 

Amen Roger....I just bless them and move on. It was a terrible thing to do to someone but I believe in Karma and what comes around goes around. 

 

The right boat is out there for me...the nitro just wasn't meant to be....maybe I'll find something I like more for a better deal. 

[lilbuddy]

I found a 2008 z6 for sale and I contacted the seller to ask some questions...He said the gas gauge was not working. I did some poking around on google and found this to be an issue. Has anyone else come across this and how much is it to fix it?

 

Here is the boat I'm considering

https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/boa/6132782879.html

 

TIA

[adrenalnjunky]

4 hours ago, lilbuddy said:

I found a 2008 z6 for sale and I contacted the seller to ask some questions...He said the gas gauge was not working. I did some poking around on google and found this to be an issue. Has anyone else come across this and how much is it to fix it?

 

Here is the boat I'm considering

https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/boa/6132782879.html

 

TIA

That craigslist link isn't working. 

 

I thought about this thread the other day when a '02 Nitro 700lx popped up locally on facebook for $6k.  Looks decently clean.  Seller just dropped price to $5800.  Merc 90 on it.   

[lilbuddy]

32 minutes ago, adrenalnjunky said:

That craigslist link isn't working. 

 

 

He sold it today...it was posted last night and gone today. I knew it wouldnt last. While most people ask 3k over NADA he a little $1000 UNDER NADA.... I just couldn't get down to see him fast enough. He's about 2 hours from me....

[BobP]

I started out in a Nitro 750/90 hp Merc and it was a nice boat but cramped for two fishermen.  It had the advantage of being a simple boat with simple wiring, etc.  I upgraded to a Triton Tr19/150 Merc Efi a few years later and have kept the boat for 15 years.  It's a lot more advanced boat in every way and nicer to fish, but also a lot more complicated and requires a lot more upkeep.  It will definitely chine walk at high speed approaching WOT at 62 mph until you learn how to drive it. A couple of comments.  A seller telling you this or that broke and has been replaced does not increase the value of the boat.  That is normal wear and tear and the boat would be unsalable without fixing existing problems.  Sonar upgrades, new motor, motor setback/jacks added to the boat yes. Replacing a lower unit no.  Don't buy a boat without comparing the price to the NADA guide and taking it out on the water for a test, plus have a mechanic go over the motor and do a compression test if you can arrange it. You need to do those things to have a realistic price baseline for negotiation. Won't do it? Doesn't have the time? Pressing you with tales of how many other are just waiting to plunk down their money? Walk away and be glad you avoided buying somebody else's problem boat.

[lilbuddy]

BobP~

 

First off....Are you interested in selling your TR19? 

 

I was wondering about the Nitro 750 or Z6 being small....I don't want to buy something now then regret it next season. 

 

I totally agree about getting the motor checked out...that's where all the big money is!

 

So this is what I've been finding......a boat that is close or right on NADA and I would need to then put money into it to get it where I want it...that would be updated electronics, bigger/new trolling motor, buying and installing an onboard charger etc....

 

OR

 

I find a boat that has been recently updated (like the one that started this thread) but the price is a little high...so as an example with the 1999 TR19 that started this thread..... The guy is saying 11.5k.... OK...so now I need to break that down in my head.... 

 

- Boat NADA $8.1k-9.2k (Boat has been garage kept, cleaned after every run etc...this is what the owner says and the pics look very clean)...that being said I would probably put this one near the 9k range..(this is also pending getting a compression test)

 

- Owner put on two Garmin 93 at console and bow...apx 2k 

 

- Owner installed new minn kota fortrex 80# apx 1.2k

 

Ok...so thats about 3.2k in "add-ons"... 

 

theoretically a value of apx $12,200 

 

So if I were to buy his boat for 9k w/o electronics etc I would still need to do some work/$$$ to it to get it where I want it... 

 

OR...do I look at it this way and say to myself....I don't have to touch this boat and give the guy $11k or $11.5k and be done with it? By "be done with it" I mean I  don't have to buy electronics, get new carpet or seats yada yada yada. 

 

At the end of the day I would still have a 1999 boat...Im not saying that's a bad thing but if I were to get a 2009 19ft triton I would guess that I could expect to pay close to double that price.

 

My budget would allow me to get an older Triton or maybe Ranger or a new Nitro... Pretty much all the guys in the club have tritons and I don't really hear any complaints. I have heard some saying a gas smell in the rod locker but that may be isolated...thats a quick thing to find out when looking at a boat too...you can't really escape the smell of gas...

 

Now to wrap this all up....I haven't talked to this guy in a few weeks. He may not budge off his price or maybe he already sold it and never took down the ad. 

 

I was going to see if something pops up in the next couple of weeks and then maybe reach out to him. 

 

Sorry for the long rant....

[YUT18]

1 hour ago, lilbuddy said:

I have heard some saying a gas smell in the rod locker but that may be isolated...thats a quick thing to find out when looking at a boat too...you can't really escape the smell of gas...

I have a Triton TR186 and had the issue you described.  My problem was isolated to when the boat was covered for long periods of time.  If you keep your rear storage compartment closed all time while the boat is covered the gas fumes have no where to go.  So I keep my rear locker open in order for the fumes to escape.  In addition to keeping the rear locker open I filled the opening along the back bulkhead with foam to seal the locker.  Keep in mind that Tritons do not have fully enclosed rod lockers in order to accommodate 7-8 ft rods.  On the backside of the bulkheads there is an opening that the wiring harness is pulled through.  If you do not have to install more wires to the bow you can fill it with foam to mitigate the gas smell.