1987 21 foot searay monaco cuddy

[sdw41lite]

I am new to boating. I am looking at a 1987 21foot searay monaco cuddy cabin with a 5.7 mer. The engine and outdrive were rebuilt 10 years ago. What do you guys think of this boat is it to old, I dont know if it has rot, I have only seen pics. can get this boat for around 6500 is that to much to pay for this old of a boat. The boat comes with a trailer.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1987 21 foot searay monaco cuddy

Price is WAY too high. Rot is your biggest concern so check is carefully. ANY soft spots are usually indicative of more serious damage.

You should update your profile with your location, it helps with pricing questions. For example, boats are priced much higher in the PNW and Canada.

 

[badkins50]

Re: 1987 21 foot searay monaco cuddy

Early in the season we bought a 1986 sea ray 210cc in my sig and the asking price around your price. It was a second owner, never slipped, with all documents and we didn't not pay even close to the asking price and this thing was mint and surveyed ok. It's a buyers market now and there is a lot of boats out there in that price range. Do you homework before buying any boat for that matter. We looked in the Ohio/Michigan/Indiana market. Good luck.

 

[sdw41lite]

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Ok I need to update but I live in Mich. will on lake st. claire

 

[sdw41lite]

Re: 1987 21 foot searay monaco cuddy

thank you

 

[badkins50]

I can tell you one thing for sure, we absolutely love ours. I know there is one just like ours listed on clist for 6500 as well. If I can find it I will post the web address for you.

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[sdw41lite]

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ok thanks

 

[badkins50]

I would still go and check it out though. You never know. It's the end of the season and people want to get rid of them before they have to pay money to winterize them. The worse the guy can say is no.

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[ezmobee]

Re: 1987 21 foot searay monaco cuddy

Boats should be dirt cheap in that area so yeah, it's way overpriced.

 

[sdw41lite]

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I have him down to 5400 he was asking 6900

 

[The Famous Grouse]

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I have him down to 5400 he was asking 6900

That's getting closer to what I would think of as the average price for that boat in that age range. However. . .

Condition and maintainance are EVERYTHING. A boat that's in below average to poor condition would be worth less than half of that price. A boat that's is above average would probably be worth a few hundred more in the peak season.

In general, most owners tend to overestimate the condition of thier boat relative to other boats of the same age. So an owner that states the boat is in "above average" condition, probably has an average boat or even slightly below average. Only an eyes-on can tell you for sure.

Also, the bottom line in price depends on the owners motivation as much as the boat itself AND it depends on how many options you, as the buyer have in yoru price range.

If the guy's wife is nagging him to get rid of it because it never gets used and now they'll have to pay $500 to winterize and store it, he's motivated. If he's storing it in his back yard and he hasn't got a new one already, he's not not as motivated.

By the same token, if this is the 15th boat in this class that you've seen up for sale this month, then you have options.

In my area (Minnesota), bowriders are everywhere. You can't give the older ones away. Cuddies in the 20-23 foot class are rare as rocking horse poo. I had to jump on my Wellcraft like an alligator on a poodle when it came up for sale and there was literally another couple waiting to see it if I didn't buy it. Needless to say, negotiating room was limited.

Grouse

 

[badkins50]

Re: 1987 21 foot searay monaco cuddy

If everything checks out, I'd really consider it because if you do a search around cleveland or sandusky on craigslist you will see that, that is a fair price at least around here. Good luck and let us know.

 

[sdw41lite]

Re: 1987 21 foot searay monaco cuddy

If everything checks out, I'd really consider it because if you do a search around cleveland or sandusky on craigslist you will see that, that is a fair price at least around here. Good luck and let us know.

Ok I will I was going tonite to look at it but its raining out so I will be going Sat. I have Pics to post if i knew how to get them on here.

 

[sdw41lite]

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here are some pics I hope I did this rite if not I will try again

 

[jimbo_jwc]

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Looks to have been taken care of (nice boat) .I Purchased a 1987 thompson 196CC that was a one owner 30-40hrs on boat he was listing at $6100 but couldn't get to run for sale came down to $5000 and we were both happy for the deal . I felt as it was a fair price as new it was over 14,000 when new . He was tired of craiglist
wheelers . Put 500 in his hand when I looked at as I thought some one else would jump on .

 

[sdw41lite]

Re: 1987 21 foot searay monaco cuddy

Here are a few more pics let me know what you think . I can get this boat for 5300 or 5400

 

[sdw41lite]

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Here are some more pics. The boat looks clean

 

[mrchev]

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nice boat looks to be in good shape. make sure to have a look at the floor and transom. I think it is a fair price for the market around here. Im in windsor, ontario and have been looking on both sides of the border.Over hear i have seen ones in average shape for around 7 thousand. good luck

 

[sdw41lite]

Re: 1987 21 foot searay monaco cuddy

Thanks, I will be doing my boating on Lake St. Claire. This boat should do just fine out there. I will let you know how it goes Sat. These are good boats as far as I know. Anyone have any info on these 1997 21 monacos

 

[sdw41lite]

Re: 1987 21 foot searay monaco cuddy

How do I check the transom just by knocking around on it and listening for dull sound