1975 Cruisers Mirro Marine Tri Hull Info Needed

[THullGroenie]

Hi,

My brother recently purchased a boat here in Michigan. I am trying to find out more about the boat that he bought. As best I can find it is a 1975 Cruisers Mirro Marine possibly a Marlin Model Tri Hull. I can only find 2 boats like it. One is a 1971 and the other is a 1972. The boat has all original dials, upholstery, and wooden doors/hatches. I was hoping I would be able to find out more of what it is worth and if it is worth restoring or turning it int a fishing boat. It has a Ford 302 188HP Motor that runs great.

Thank You.

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[H20Rat]

What do you mean by worth restoring? If you are hoping financial value out of it, not going to happen. In the 70's, there were hundreds/thousands of boat builders, so having a rare boat means almost nothing. It is entirely up to you if it is worth anything to restore, depending on condition of floor/stringers/transom. Also depends on where you boat. That tri-hull will beat you to death if you take it on big water.

There are others more experienced on that engine/drive, but you very likely have an albatrose that you won't easily find parts for.

 

[THullGroenie]

The 1972 that I found is listed for $10,000.00 with no original parts or upholstery. I wanted to see if it had any value before I sold it below what it is worth.

 

[southkogs]

THullGroenie - please read our forum rules on posting. We don't need two topics on the same thing.

THullGroenie - welcome aboard: very few boats have ever been or will ever be "worth" restoring from a financial position. There are some rare boats, but it doesn't work like it does with cars (in terms of value). Restorations for boats have to be because you want to, have time to and/or have an emotional connection to.

Many (most?) will tell you that Ford power is a negative for marine engines. What drive is attached to it?

But, I don't think I said "welcome" to ya' in the other one though so ... :welcome:

 

[Scott Danforth]

at best its a $1500 boat if the hull is not rotten and IFF (that is If and ONLY if) you can find a buyer. forgive my french, however the boat is fugly plus its ford powered plus its a tri-hull plus its from the 70's so the wood is most likely rotten.

good luck, I wouldnt take it if you paid me less than $500 as it would cost me $400 to dispose of it.

 

[H20Rat]

The 1972 that I found is listed for $10,000.00 with no original parts or upholstery. I wanted to see if it had any value before I sold it below what it is worth.

If someone has that listed for $10,000, they need to lay off whatever they are smoking, it isn't working. Scott's answer above is absolutely spot-on. I could see that going for $1500 to the right buyer, if it is in running condition.

 

[THullGroenie]

southkogs
1. Thank you for the response and sorry about the two posts.
2. The outdrive is a Mercruiser 888
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3. I really did not figure that it was worth much until I saw what the other one was listed at. I appreciate all of the info. The motor runs great but idles high for trolling. Currently idles along at 2.9-3.1 but were hoping to bring it down further. The Hull seems to be in good shape along with the rest of the body.

 

[southkogs]

I actually like some of the more obscure old glass hulls, and I even like tri-hulls. There are some down sides to them - mainly getting beaten to death in rough water - but I've always liked the trade off on the advantages. No reason that can't be a good boat and fun. It'll never be worth much in terms of money - but regardless if for genuine interest or giggles, you'll typically be noticed out at the lake

 

[Old Ironmaker]

Rare is often equated as valuable. Just last night I was watching a show called Sticker Shock. People bring in their cars, they guestimate it's value and then the expert comes in and gives the real value not the Internet price. A gent had a one of a kind Ford concept car that actually runs. It looks like a customized 63' Ford Fairlane. Because other running concept cars are going for 6 digits he figured his did, he said $250,000.00. It was appraised for 25 to 30K if I can remember back that long. Rare isn't always valuable. Your brothers boat is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. You would have to pay me. The old electronics on it may be worth more to that rare collector of old sonar than the entire boat. Sorry.

edit: If it isn't waterlogged and rotten and is sea worthy you may never get her to idle below 3 MPH. Old I/O's don't want to idle that low before they stall. A few trolling socks and or a trolling plate will get her to slow down enough to troll. Good luck, make sure she isn't rotten before heading out on calm water. And if rough water bring plenty of Advil and a back brace.

 

[THullGroenie]

Thanks again for all of the info. We will probably list it and see what we can get for it. Fishing days on the big lake are limited and we don't want to have to worry how wavy it is going to be.

These are links to the 72 which is what got me interested in what it could be worth.

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​​​​​​http://belknap-il.allboatlistings.com/yachts/100001972-cruisers-yachts-marlin_17256827.html

 

[southkogs]

^^^^ :crazy:

 

[Old Ironmaker]

I looked at the listing for 10K from the Yacht broker. I think they added 1 too many zeros. 300 hrs for a 46 year old boat? 6 1/2 hours a year???? Maybe it has been parked for 20 years then it's 11 1/2 hours a year. Something fishy in Denmark or Illinois. Is weed legal there?