Ok, I think Im ready to purchase this boat but unlike my last boat purchase (that went poorly for me) I think I've learned more about what I want in a boat and the process to go through - like asking for advice here... And thanks to those that have already chimed in on some of my other questions.
Boat details - 1996 Chris Craft 23 Foot with Cuddy. Has a 5.8efi with Volvo duoprop setup. Motor has 270 hours. Has bimini tops, full camper cover, stove. Always been in fresh water. Comes with an alum trailer, however only has emergency drum brakes so I would need to add trailer brakes for safer towing.
Normal maintenance has been done - tune up, filters, new alternator. Other than that owner hasent had to fix anything on the motor. Said two years ago he had the drive resealed, dont know if bellows were done then too but will find out. By the look of the boat and the owners house / cars, etc he takes pride in his stuff from what I could see.
We settled on a price of 9k for boat and trailer. From my research and the looks and sound of the boat, it seems like a fair deal to me. I have a survey lined up for this week to make sure everything checks out.
Does anyone think this is not a good deal providing a good survey? I couldnt find any similiar boats in my area to compare to. I know the market will see more boats in the coming weeks so I didnt want to overpay... Any advice is appreciated.
Boat details - 1996 Chris Craft 23 Foot with Cuddy. Has a 5.8efi with Volvo duoprop setup. Motor has 270 hours. Has bimini tops, full camper cover, stove. Always been in fresh water. Comes with an alum trailer, however only has emergency drum brakes so I would need to add trailer brakes for safer towing.
Normal maintenance has been done - tune up, filters, new alternator. Other than that owner hasent had to fix anything on the motor. Said two years ago he had the drive resealed, dont know if bellows were done then too but will find out. By the look of the boat and the owners house / cars, etc he takes pride in his stuff from what I could see.
We settled on a price of 9k for boat and trailer. From my research and the looks and sound of the boat, it seems like a fair deal to me. I have a survey lined up for this week to make sure everything checks out.
Does anyone think this is not a good deal providing a good survey? I couldnt find any similiar boats in my area to compare to. I know the market will see more boats in the coming weeks so I didnt want to overpay... Any advice is appreciated.
In fact maybe you should let me know where to find it first, I?ll check it out for you.
