boo-v Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 I picked this up from a pawn shop for $1500, everything is good on it except the carpet need to be redid, soft spot in the floor and notch in hull, think it was a good deal? Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted October 30, 2011 Super User Posted October 30, 2011 Has the motor been checked out, how good does it run? Quote
Super User Way2slow Posted October 30, 2011 Super User Posted October 30, 2011 If you're able to do all your to do all the necessary work, replacing rotted floor (which may require pulling the cap off), all the fiberglass, upholstry and possible engine work yourself then you may have done ok. If you can't do all this, it's pobably going to be a very expensive money pit if you start trying to fix it up. One suggestion, before the floor completely gives way, get a piece of something like 16 guage sheet metal and cover the soft spot with plenty extra beyound it to support it. Then put your carpet over it. Quote
boo-v Posted October 30, 2011 Author Posted October 30, 2011 Turn key, no hesitation Has the motor been checked out, how good does it run? Quote
boo-v Posted October 30, 2011 Author Posted October 30, 2011 oh im gonna do all the work myself! except painting If you're able to do all your to do all the necessary work, replacing rotted floor (which may require pulling the cap off), all the fiberglass, upholstry and possible engine work yourself then you may have done ok. If you can't do all this, it's pobably going to be a very expensive money pit if you start trying to fix it up. One suggestion, before the floor completely gives way, get a piece of something like 16 guage sheet metal and cover the soft spot with plenty extra beyound it to support it. Then put your carpet over it. Quote
GLADES Posted October 30, 2011 Posted October 30, 2011 What year is the hull and motor? It is tough to judge or make a determination on whether you have a good deal or not without more information. There are too many unknowns for me. Buying a project boat like this from an owner would at least give you some information and history about the boat. Buying from a pawn shop, you get sketchy info at best. Make sure you have life jackets. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted October 30, 2011 Super User Posted October 30, 2011 It doesn't matter what we think , the reality of it all will be what your final cost will be.You will then be able to evaluate your purchase and determine if it is worth it. Quote
boo-v Posted October 30, 2011 Author Posted October 30, 2011 The hull is a 98 based off the title, boat I think may be older Quote
Super User Way2slow Posted October 30, 2011 Super User Posted October 30, 2011 If it's that new, it will have VIN molded into the hull, usually on the right rear and the last two digets will be the year model You can take the serial number off Mercury and Mariner motors to any dealer and they can tell you the year model. Quote
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