1975 15ft GALAXIE 85hp worth $1500

[what66]

HI I'm looking to buy this boat it's from the deller he said he want $1500 does that sound right.<br />He says he's putting new gears in the lower unit.<br />it looks good I just want to know what you guys think.<br />you can veiw the pic's here.<br /> http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=4905408&uid=2461186&members=1

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: 1975 15ft GALAXIE 85hp worth $1500

What66. The hull and interior look in descent shape from the photos, but that motor would worry me. Does it run? What is wrong with the L/U? Do a compression and spark check first. The L/U will have new oil in it after the dealer finishes working on it so you won't be able to check it for water or filings. I would for sure want to water test this boat before I dropped $1500. Could be a mechanical nightmare. The trailer needs work too. If he gets the L/U fixed and the motor runs good I'd offer $1000 to $1200. If the motor has problems i.e. bad compression, no spark, shifting problems, doesn't run, etc... I would run the other way unless you want a fixer upper and you're a good wrench. Hope this helps, good luck.

 

[what66]

Re: 1975 15ft GALAXIE 85hp worth $1500

He said it runs good but I think the deller is selling it for some one else.<br />he won't budge on the price.

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: 1975 15ft GALAXIE 85hp worth $1500

Ask to water test the boat. That will tell the tale, and at the least do the checks noted above. I would ask to deal directly with the owner. If he won't give you his name then he's getting a cut of the price. Seems a little steep, but not a bad deal if motor is in good shape.

 

[what66]

Re: 1975 15ft GALAXIE 85hp worth $1500

I am good with fixing things it looks beter than most boats I can find in that price range.<br />I do plan in testing it thoughly before buying it.<br />I don't really know if he is trying to jack the price or not.<br />I think I will get it if I can get a loan so<br />thanks for the help it all depends on the credit union now.

 

[what66]

Re: 1975 15ft GALAXIE 85hp worth $1500

well I was wrong he is the owner the compression is 110 psi per cyl.<br />I do plan on hearing it run first but I think my new boat is here.

 

[Lou C]

Re: 1975 15ft GALAXIE 85hp worth $1500

Hull looks good, I agree you must have a water test. I would also carefully check the floor and transom for rot in the woood, looks like the carpet has been replaced, make sure there is not a quick n dirty repair job under that carpet!

 

[what66]

Re: 1975 15ft GALAXIE 85hp worth $1500

thanks for the info I took a good look at it the carpet looks good and the floor is solid no signs of rot.<br />I don't think a water test is posible he syas he's not making much money from this deal becuse of the lower unit repairs he's making.<br />I don't think he's trying to con me or anything.<br />Ive been to other deallers and they tried to get me to buy a boat thats 10 times what I can aford.<br />I have decide to get thisa one so thanks for your help.

 

[2MADAKAT]

Re: 1975 15ft GALAXIE 85hp worth $1500

I can't seem to bring the picture up of the boat you are looking at, but I cannot stress enough the importance of a water test. People will tell you anything to sell their boats, and if he is going to the trouble to fix the lower unit, then he can spare 1/2 hour to let you test the boat on the water. Motors can start fine on land, but when put under load can do all sorts of things.<br />Something else to consider is age of motor. I do believe 1975 Evinrudes had power packs in them. If they quit, boat won't run and they are getting harder to find at a reasonable price. Are controls selectric shift? If so, stay away.

 

[Ben Konopacky]

Re: 1975 15ft GALAXIE 85hp worth $1500

WHAT66, 1st boat I guess,all exceted, everything looks good,at the LEAST have the dealer start it up on muffs,IF he is not willing to do that ,THANK HIM,and say " Good BY " and I dont mean good buy.. lots of luck.

 

[what66]

Re: 1975 15ft GALAXIE 85hp worth $1500

why stay away if electric shift?<br />I do plan on having him run it for me before I buy it.<br />I don't know if murcs of that year have power packs I do know it has a distribtor.<br />it is electric shift I don't know if the motor is the orgianl or not.<br />I will try to get him to let me water test it there is a bay just a few miles from his shop.<br />I do see what you mean abouht being carefull.<br />and check it out thoruhly.

 

[what66]

Re: 1975 15ft GALAXIE 85hp worth $1500

I talked to the dealer he said he always takes his custmers on a water test before selling the boat.<br />so thanks for the help.

 

[what66]

Re: 1975 15ft GALAXIE 85hp worth $1500

well I got tired of getting jerked around abouht the parts so I said good bye and got me a difent boat thanks for the imput.