2000 Sea Ray 180 BR

[EugeneP]

That's something you might expect to happen in 30-40 years, not next year.

Sorry to hear some of the guys on this board scared you away. They gave you bad advice. Should have listened to your surveyor and bought it.

There is still a chance to buy it...as it stands now, I gave the seller a 300$ deposit, and hes waiting me for end of april - may to come , test it on the water, inspect it mechanically and pay the difference. I havent called him yet..and try to negociate , because most probably he will say come and get ur deposit and the deal is off, there are some many buyers right now and not a lot of boats in this price range.hul I went to see another boat in the area, thats a 2001 same model, and the price is 1000$ over and the boat is not in as good condition as the first one, its been kept outsides during the canadian winters, with just a tarp over, it had been some scratches and the whole hull re-painted (or the probably the correct word is gel- coated due to some scratches he says )...so im still thinking it over it and over it again..

 

[tonyjh63]

EugeneP, I don't think that's a bad deal at all. You should reconsider and get that boat - comes with a lot of the extras, so you won't have to spend money on those. As summer approaches, the prices of boats are only gonna go up.
Also, I disagree that Sea Ray boats are in the same class as Bayliner and Maxum - I've shopped for boats, and can definitely tell a difference between those brands. And that 3.0 liter is pretty plentiful, so future parts needs aren't gonna be a problem.
As for Stingray, their quality isn't quite as good as Sea Ray, but with proper care, the boats can last a long, long time (as can any boat, really). The one advantage Stingray seems to have over all others is that they can squeeze more speed from the same size boat/motor combo than anyone else. Something to do with their "Z-Hull" design...
Well, good luck with your decision!

 

[EugeneP]

EugeneP, I don't think that's a bad deal at all. You should reconsider and get that boat - comes with a lot of the extras, so you won't have to spend money on those. As summer approaches, the prices of boats are only gonna go up.
Also, I disagree that Sea Ray boats are in the same class as Bayliner and Maxum - I've shopped for boats, and can definitely tell a difference between those brands. And that 3.0 liter is pretty plentiful, so future parts needs aren't gonna be a problem.
As for Stingray, their quality isn't quite as good as Sea Ray, but with proper care, the boats can last a long, long time (as can any boat, really). The one advantage Stingray seems to have over all others is that they can squeeze more speed from the same size boat/motor combo than anyone else. Something to do with their "Z-Hull" design...
Well, good luck with your decision!

You are right...Im really torn, the Sea Ray 180 that i Saw today, the owner was dead set at 9000$, with no accessories whatsover, and no bimini top, no fire extinguisher..nothing, so if i'd have to factor in the accessories, the bimini top and new survey..I will be in at about 10500 or over..

 

[s.hadley81]

Seems to me you'd be paying close to book value for a 15yr old boat with a possible transom issue (that may or may not be a problem). The only way I would even think about is if you got it way under book value ( like thousands $ ). While it does appear to be in good shape and the surveyor suggested to buy it, in the end it's not his money he's spending it's yours so I would walk away! There is a million boats out there for sale!

 

[EugeneP]

Seems to me you'd be paying close to book value for a 15yr old boat with a possible transom issue (that may or may not be a problem). The only way I would even think about is if you got it way under book value ( like thousands $ ). While it does appear to be in good shape and the surveyor suggested to buy it, in the end it's not his money he's spending it's yours so I would walk away! There is a million boats out there for sale!

this a valid point, since why im so torn..i wouldnt mind paying if a little extra knowing the boat is clean..in the same time, i know at this time of year..it will be difficult to find a boat in the same condition, same owner for the last 8 year ..who really took care of the boat, all maintenance records..all accessories, etc I think it will wait for another 2-3 weeks to check whats around.., in the end..its still winter here in Quebec, Canada..

 

[roffey]

LOL, Eugene I can tell you as your next door neighbor the water is still hard water. I think spring is just around the corner.

Don't stress to much about the boat. IMHO, a marine surveyor does a in depth inspection. If it were me I would trust him but it not me and its your money. Go with what you feel. I have found most here will tell you the worst case scenario, this is not bad as it opens your eyes and makes you look at little harder.

 

[s.hadley81]

That seems like a good approach! Once the weather starts breaking the for sale signs will go on windshields so there will be boat. Good luck!!

 

[JASinIL2006]

That's something you might expect to happen in 30-40 years, not next year.

Sorry to hear some of the guys on this board scared you away. They gave you bad advice. Should have listened to your surveyor and bought it.

I don't know... A transom that is already delaminating and has 60% moisture reading seems unlikely to have 30-40 years in it. Unless you're talking dog years.