Super User Grizzn N Bassin Posted October 10, 2021 Super User Posted October 10, 2021 My fiancé’s grandfather has 16 foot bass tracker , flat bottom. I believe it’s 1984. Thinking about buying it off him because as a project. Any thoughts as to what it’s worth ? It was stripped of the seats and a wood floor was added also a small deck. Buts it’s been sitting out side for years and neeeds to be redone. trying to add pictures but there to large of file. Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted October 10, 2021 Super User Posted October 10, 2021 Best way is to go to all of the sales websites, Facebook marketplace, Craig’s list, eBay etc., for your area and see if you can find any comparable boats. That will give you a starting point. 1 Quote
Super User Grizzn N Bassin Posted October 10, 2021 Author Super User Posted October 10, 2021 4 hours ago, TOXIC said: Best way is to go to all of the sales websites, Facebook marketplace, Craig’s list, eBay etc., for your area and see if you can find any comparable boats. That will give you a starting point. Thanks I was checking around seems to be around 2-2.5k.in good condition. Think I found my new winter project ! Quote
Super User slonezp Posted October 10, 2021 Super User Posted October 10, 2021 Boat with no trailer and no motor? Under a grand. 2 Quote
Super User Way2slow Posted October 11, 2021 Super User Posted October 11, 2021 Sounds like one of those boats I will usually only pay a few hundred dollars for. Let's face it, to most it only has scrap metal value. to pay to have it brought back to a usable condition, the cost would be way more than it's value when done. From your description $300-$500 would be my max. 2 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted October 11, 2021 Super User Posted October 11, 2021 I'm with Keith - the Alumacraft I got was water ready, came with a functional trailer and a working 30# Minnkota C-2...paid less than $700 for it. I'm ripping it apart and rebuilding it because I want to...not because it needs it to fish from. That Tracker that needs work...no trailer...I think Keith's lower figure is about right. Also...sitting out that long...I'd make sure it was water tight before starting anything. 1 Quote
Phil77 Posted October 11, 2021 Posted October 11, 2021 10 hours ago, Grizzn N Bassin said: Thanks I was checking around seems to be around 2-2.5k.in good condition. Think I found my new winter project ! You might be able to find a lake ready boat on marketplace or CL for that price. I've seen a bunch of V-bottoms and John boats with trailer working trolling motor and outboard for that price around me. Not the fanciest but the fish don't care how nice your boat looks. 1 Quote
Super User GaryH Posted October 11, 2021 Super User Posted October 11, 2021 Maybe a few hundred $$. I think you’ll have more money wrapped up in it than it will be worth when it’s done. Only reason I could see if there’s sentimental reasons for the rebuild. 1 Quote
Super User Grizzn N Bassin Posted October 21, 2021 Author Super User Posted October 21, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 7:32 PM, slonezp said: Boat with no trailer and no motor? Under a grand. I forgot to mention it comes with the trailer. Has a 9.9 tiller and a foot pedal trolling motor think it’s a min Kota and a trailer. Going to pick it for 1500. On 10/11/2021 at 6:47 AM, GaryH said: Maybe a few hundred $$. I think you’ll have more money wrapped up in it than it will be worth when it’s done. Only reason I could see if there’s sentimental reasons for the rebuild. Yeah it’s my fiancé’s grandfathers old fishing boat and I’d like to fix it up so he can see it looking good again . He’s getting up there in age so he’s been stressed about seeing all his toys sit and go to waste. Thought I could help by fixing it up On 10/11/2021 at 2:20 AM, Phil77 said: You might be able to find a lake ready boat on marketplace or CL for that price. I've seen a bunch of V-bottoms and John boats with trailer working trolling motor and outboard for that price around me. Not the fanciest but the fish don't care how nice your boat looks. I hear that brutha I have a 14 foot lund deep v with a 25 tiller. And a small fishing deck does everything I need. But I’m tempted to by a real bass boat just waiting to find the right used one . Thanks for the replies guys I’ll figure out how to post a pic of the boat maybe some before and after pic. 3 Quote
Super User Way2slow Posted October 22, 2021 Super User Posted October 22, 2021 You are paying at least $500 too much for it. Trailer adds about $150, and it will need tires lights and bearings serviced, That old of a TM, maybe $50. 9.9 in unknown condition, $150 - $200 max, it's going to need water pump, fuel pump and carbs rebuilt, and lower unit serviced. All the wiring will need to be inspected for dry rot and cracking and fuel lines will probably need replaced If it has been outdoors, and not run for a few years, it's not uncommon for condensation to have ruined the crank and rods, basically making it junk. All the boats wiring needs to be inspected. Mice love to use it for chew sticks. 1 Quote
GRiver Posted October 28, 2021 Posted October 28, 2021 I sold 12/36 alumacraft Jon boat with 9.8 and trailer for $1500.00 about 3 yrs ago. It was bare bones, no trolling motor or anything. If you get it for a winter project there is a forum called tinboats.net I got a lot of good ideas from the people on that site. I just got finished doing a project boat myself a 15/48 mod-v polarcraft. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted October 28, 2021 Super User Posted October 28, 2021 2 hours ago, GRiver said: If you get it for a winter project there is a forum called tinboats.net I got a lot of good ideas from the people on that site. Ya - good place...good people like here. 1 Quote
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