CFFF 1.5 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I bought a boat today. I got a 2004 Carolina Skiff J16 with a 2004 Tohatsu 30hp Remote Steer with power tilt and trim. The boat is set up for Bass fishing. It has the large front deck and back deck with dual livewells and bottom line sidefinder depth finder. The boat needs a little bit of work. It hasn't been run in about a year so I have to get the motor running and boat it self cleaned out and washed but I bought it from a friend that said the boat ran the last time he had it out and I trust him. Now for the best part. His mom just wanted to get it out of her front yard so she sold for $750. I am so excited. The hull and trailer is worth more than that alone. Quote
Triton21 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Congrats!!!!!!!!!! Heck of a deal. Now the fun starts. Lots of elbow grease will make it yours. Quote
fishizzle Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 wow thats sweet probably worth 5K???? Quote
Super User South FLA Posted February 17, 2009 Super User Posted February 17, 2009 Carolina Skiff = Great Boat Especially for Florida Tohatsu Ouboard= bullet proof The Deal you got=Amazing Run some sea foam through it! Quote
skillet Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 MAN!!! Did you get a deal or what ! Bought a boat last year with 35hp Merc. Didn't really know the guy and he told me it hadn't been run in "several" years :-/(no Sta-bil). It had a plastic tank, so no rust. I replaced gas in the tank, the filter and flushed gas the lines. Shot some starter fluid in the carb and it started right up. It idles great and torques real well. Will be ready soon to take it out and hope it doesn't leave me stranded somewhere on the backside of nowhere . At the minimum do those few things and keep your fingers crossed... skillet Quote
CFFF 1.5 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 I'm hoping the engine is still in good shape. It looks brand new. I am kind of clueless when it comes to engines, especially the 4 strokes. I was looking online and it said this model has 3 carbs. I'm hoping it doesn't need much more than an impeller. I have never had a 4 stroke and i'm kind of confused about the oil. I have always had engines that used a pre-mix. Any help here would be appreciated. I am very excited about the boat. Quote
fishizzle Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 just change the oil in spring and fall and mid summer if you use it alot. thats the beauty of it use high octane gas and no mix Quote
CFFF 1.5 Posted February 19, 2009 Author Posted February 19, 2009 here are some pics. I was about half way done cleaning it. Quote
Btech Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 Very nice ! Thats a smokin deal - Im in the same boat just got a 71 shakespere im re building check out " My Boat " Thread. Quote
CFFF 1.5 Posted February 21, 2009 Author Posted February 21, 2009 tried starting my motor for the first time today and on the second turn of the key....................................... success. She started right and idled pretty smooth. I am stoked. Quote
BassinMichigan Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 Glad to hear it fired right up. I just hope you don't have to explain to any women or kids what a "donkey punch" is!!! Quote
CGH Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 Glad to hear it fired right up. I just hope you don't have to explain to any women or kids what a "donkey punch" is!!! X2 Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted March 4, 2009 Super User Posted March 4, 2009 Nice purchase. Now go hit the water. Quote
BassGuzzler Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 nice looking rig man! great price too, i would've jumped all over that too.... Quote
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