Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

[5150abf]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

Compression should go up quite a bit when hot, mine cold was 100ish and 130 hot.
For 350 you really can't go wrong.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

I think the compression will be ok once i get spinning with the starter.
I have to replace the brushes in it then i should have it running.
The rope pull really is a pain trying to test anything.Spark looks good..

 

[Coors]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

Gary H; My wife used to be a title clerk, here in Fl.
She says: boat trailers are not titled in Fl.
Only the original dealer has the numbers.
If you have a Fl tag registration, that is all the proof that anyone will get.
And 1981? that paperwork is gone forever.
She says call Fl tag agency, and have them send you a letter, that might work.

 

[Benny1963]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

yes gary sounds good those numbers arent bad man i would shoot some deep creep in it while i built the carbs check for spark maybe check link and sink
put some gear oil in it check for spark caheck timeing advance to see if its smooth put some fresh gas in impellar and take it to the lake and let it rip
after decarb run comp check warm ,should go up 90s aint bad cold and dry
if everything checks out check your wot timeing and you done .
great deal it would partout for that
good talkin to ya
regards bennyb

 

[Coors]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

I was scrolling too fast, thought you had bill of sale on boat, not waterski.

Try it anyhow; I bought a 1949 truck couple of years ago; saw the title before I bought it, had been transferred in 1984. The tag agency couldn't find it on computers. And the more I find, it is a 1950 model.
Use a receipt from Fl- the records are nill; bull them into sending some paperwork.

 

[Coors]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

And it's all about money. Here in Fl, as long as you pay tag money, everybody happy. Homemade? weight it for $7 at land fill and registration easy (no title).
Not homemade? same deal. No titles, only boat is titled.
Got a piece of $200000 heavy equipment? not titled.
Try the
Fl thing

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

Thanks guys,The kid i bought it from knows the original owner and said he would see what paperwork he can get from the guy.
As long as i can get the boat registered then i'll work on the trailer..
It will be awhile before it hits the water..
New transom,paint,seats and someone took the bow and anchor lights off.
it will get a fresh wiring job..

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

you just have to have a project, as I. going to look at one today, $150. bmt.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

You got to show us pics if you buy it TD...

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

that was such a mess, he would have had to pay me to tow it off. and i like to buy messes.

this is my last $150.00 purchase. i have a total of $700 in it.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

Looks good TD.What kind of paint did you use?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

rustoleum, rolled, on the hull, acrylic on the deck.

 

[azlakes]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

... nice boats Gary & TD, workable sizes. Trailers here locally get tag'd Perm so trailer titles become after thoughts when buying/selling. Wonder now if it needs to be chased. You all have to tag trailers each year?

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

... nice boats Gary & TD, workable sizes. Trailers here locally get tag'd Perm so trailer titles become after thoughts when buying/selling. Wonder now if it needs to be chased. You all have to tag trailers each year?

Yes,North Carolina treats a trailer just like a car.Tags every year and they also make us pay property tax on the trailer..

 

[Coors]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

that was such a mess, he would have had to pay me to tow it off. and i like to buy messes.

this is my last $150.00 purchase. i have a total of $700 in it.

Where do you find these deals

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

it is a lot of work. ebay, craigslist everyday. sometimes several times a day. when you find one you have to be ready to jump on it.

 

[Wreck Rider]

Re: Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

Congratulations on getting a nice project at a super steal of a deal. It looks like a really good servicable boat and should go like skink with that 50 on the back.