Crownline 225 BR

[Mayberry]

I posted the other day asking for advice, and I really appreciate the responses. I've run across what seems like a very nice boat for a good price, I believe. It's a 1999 Crownline 225 BR, and looks to be in very good condition. These are expensive boats, I know. After a little negotiation, I've talked the owner down to around $8500. The boat has a 350 in it, and has no major mechanical issues. I will have it checked out by a good boat mechanic prior to pulling the trigger, but thought I would come back here first. What do you think...good deal, or could I find better? I want a good family boat over 20' long....something I can cruise in, ski behind, fish out of occasionally in Georgia lakes, etc. All opinions are appreciated. Thanks!

 

[mruniverse1973]

Re: Bayliner 225 BR

Re: Bayliner 225 BR

I have a 1999 225 crownline br I payed almost 20000 8500 there is something wrong with it. Are you sure its a crownline your title says bayliner 8500 sounds about right for that maybe a little steep.

 

[Mayberry]

Re: Crownline 225 BR

Sorry, I posted that incorrectly. It is a Crownline, not a Bayliner. And I had the year wrong....not sure what's wrong with me tonight. It's a 1995, not a 1999. I corrected my title. The NADA Value on the boat is $7500 without a trailer and I assume you add $1500 or so for a trailer. The boat is listed here...take a look:

http://greenville.craigslist.org/boa/1736355306.html


The person selling it has been VERY helpful and informative, sending more pictures and telling me the entire history of the boat. As I said, I'd definitely get it checked out by a specialist. $20k for a 10 yr old boat? Do they hold their value that well?

 

[burp]

Re: Crownline 225 BR

In 1995, Crownline did not use XL rated plywood in the floor, so check the floor closely for soft spots. If the floor has a soft spot, it can be quite involved to resolve. Otherwise, it's a good boat.

 

[brace1978]

Re: Crownline 225 BR

I have talked to owner about this boat as well. Sounds good on paper but keep in mind that they have replaced some of the floor but not all. If you have everything torn up to replace the floor, why would you only replace some or most as she says and not all? Were the stringers rotten and they just covered it back up? You can always lay a new floor over rotten stringers and give the appearance of a solid structure.

I had thought about this boat, but have decided to pass due to price being a little high for that age of boat. Just my $0.02