Craigslist boat...could this be for real?

[Gary H NC]

Either the guy listed the price wrong or its a fake ad.
3500 bucks for this? Even with a new long block what a deal!

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/1158821676.html

 

[KurtG]

Re: Craigslist boat...could this be for real?

Lot's of those type boats around here. Anything that big that's not running is about given away not to deal with storage/slip fees.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Craigslist boat...could this be for real?

the trailer is worth 1/2 that. you have the ability to throw an engine in it. does it still have the outdrives?

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Craigslist boat...could this be for real?

I emailed him asking about the drive and engine...see if i get a response..

I could put that in a slip at the lake for 800 a year..

The boat is only 2 hours from here...

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Craigslist boat...could this be for real?

Looks immaculate. What a deal!

 

[KurtG]

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Slips here are half that a month (more than the price of that boat per season).

 

[Gary H NC]

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This is what i got back from the seller..

"The Block is cracked. Water in the oil. Needs a new block. Volvo AQ260A with a Penta outdrive"

What size is a 260? 5.7?
This has me interested...

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Craigslist boat...could this be for real?

Bummer you don't know anything about motors eh Gary

 

[Bob_VT]

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Drop one of those Nascar engines in it.... you know the ones we mean

 

[tashasdaddy]

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tempting, you and the puppies could just live aboard, if it gets really tough.

 

[bekosh]

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$3500? Hmmm. Probably get it for $3000. Another $2500-3000 for a 383 or a 454 and you'd have a nice little cruiser there.

For comparison, depending on condition the asking price for the same boat runs $4000-8000 with the original motor.

 

[Gary H NC]

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Bummer you don't know anything about motors eh Gary

The Volvo numbers get me confused... I rely on Don for Volvo info...lol!
I know its a V-8 but haven't looked it up yet...
If that boat is still all together it may be worth taking a ride up there...

yea Bob a Nascar motor would be nice to turn into a marine motor...

TD, I was thinking new block and selling the rig for a profit..??
Maybe not...Looks really clean though..

 

[Blue Crabber]

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Man am I jealous. I would love a deal like that!! Wish I wasn't so far away or I would snatch that up. (Providing I could talk my wife into it!)

Sorry I can't be of any help with the Volvo part numbers. Good luck if you choose to make the trip to look at it.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Craigslist boat...could this be for real?

Just got another email from the guy.He said the exhaust manifolds,risers and all were just replaced.
He started it today and heard a loud pop and water was leaking in the bilge and looked like water in the oil....
Interesting...

 

[ezmobee]

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Someday I'd love to own a pocket cruiser like that and I really hope to. However I don't think I'm at a stage in my life where I'd have any idea what to do with it. That one looks like a real beaut though. Ah I can dream can't I?

 

[Gary H NC]

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Been talking to the other half about it.
She thinks its too big and will end up being a yard ornament...

(She did go out of town until Monday...mmmm..)

I also called the Marina at the lake and no slips are empty this year..bummer.
If a slip was open i would go get it before she got home...if it ran....

 

[Cptkid570]

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If all parts on the engine are good except the block, you could throw a rapido engine in there for $1500 and be good to go.. then again, if that boat was running, what would it sell for? $6000?

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Craigslist boat...could this be for real?

If all parts on the engine are good except the block, you could throw a rapido engine in there for $1500 and be good to go.. then again, if that boat was running, what would it sell for? $6000?

Yea,probably 6 or 7k...I wouldn't really make any money on it but it would be fun to own.
I guess i better be happy with what i have...
Gas is going up fast so i better keep the ChrisCraft...

 

[salty87]

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i wouldn't pick up a bigger boat like that without a buyer lined up already. too many bargains out there now and everyone looking for a distressed seller to lowball.

would love to spend a few nights on that though.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Craigslist boat...could this be for real?

Makes my deal not look like a deal.

http://wausau.craigslist.org/boa/1153425934.html