Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Stars" with the boat?

[ezmobee]

I just watched the episode of "Pawn Stars" where the son buys a boat. Here's how it's portrayed on the show. Guy pulls up to the pawn shop with this boat. It's a 1984 Chris Craft 28' twin V8 cuddy cabin go fast. The interior and exterior look to be in excellent condition but there's problems with one of the outdrives and one of the motors. The guy goes on about how Chris Craft is the premium brand and it's a classic yada yada and wants $20k for it. The pawn show guy gives him $16,500. The pawn shop guy takes it to his boat repair guy who agrees that it's a classic and will be worth $30k all fixed up. Boat repair guy makes $4k worth of repairs and reconditioning on it. Show ends with them cruising off in this boat all fixed up celebrating because they have $20k into a $30k boat.

This is how I see it. Chris Craft is a premium brand but an '84 glass boat is an '84 glass boat. Maybe a little extra value because of the name. The drives looked OMC to me although they could possibly be Volvo. In the non-working condition it was in I figure the pawn shop overpaid by at least double. After their investment in reconditioning and repairs it was immaculate but I still think it would only be worth $20k at the most. I think no way they're getting $30k out of that boat.

Am I wrong?

 

[ShaneCarroll]

Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

Well, unfortunately, someone will probably be willing to pay that. On the local Craigslist down here, they are selling an early 80's 30 footer that clearly says in the title "handyman special" for 32K. I dunno, if that's how people wanna spend their hard-earned money, more power to them.

 

[Rickairmedic]

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Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

EZ I have seen that episode twice now . The truth is those boats are worth that kindaa money they were the Lamborghini of the boat world so to speak . Granted guys like you or me will never pay that kinda money for a boat but the rich and not so bright will every day. What I find funny now is watching CL and seeing all the Yuppy play toys going up for sale all of a sudden $50,000.00 nd up house boats and speed boats . Theres one House boat on my CL for $169,900.00 ( granted its bigger and nicer than my house ) .


Rick

 

[redone4x4]

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Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

Ive seen it a few times.....Looked pretty sweet once they got it in the water. Its a cool show in general, im half tempted to go down there just to say i checked the shop out personally

 

[Rickairmedic]

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Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

LOL Red take something odd with you to sell and maybe you can get on the show .


Rick

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

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Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

Chris Craft did use Volvo outdrives with their name on them. I have one of them. Best outdrive I have ever used. Haven't seen that particular show yet, but will look for it now.....Thanks....SS

 

[ezmobee]

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Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

Hmmm interesting. So they might actually profit on the deal. I still gotta say, the guy that managed to sell it to the pawn shop for $16,500 with motor and drive issues was a GENIOUS!

 

[Andy in NY]

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Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

I watch that show too, and remember seeing that episode. there was a chris craft, mid 80's in cl here recently. it was i think a 24' that was in decent shape (from the pics) and they wanted 4k for it. i was tempted to buy it and resell it to them for 10k!

 

[fishrdan]

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Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

Red, take your boat down there with ya and see what they will give you for it. If they ask what you'll take, tell them $16,500 (I actually wonder how many people have hauled their boats down there after watching that show)

I caught the tail end of the show where they were standing around at the marina and talking about the $20K boat being worth 30K... 25 YO boat worth 30K, maybe 3 years ago? I think the mechanic was trying to make them feel good about their purchase and $4K repair bill...

 

[i386]

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Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

I too was surprised they think it's worth that much. I know they're good boats but 30K? Really? Makes me want to get my Chris Craft fixer upper project started.

 

[BWR1953]

Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

You mean Pawn STARS, right? I did see the show and was amazed at how much they gave for that old Chris Craft and how much they expected to get.

 

[ezmobee]

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Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

Yeah I meant Pawn Stars. I just changed the thread title. I only saw the one episode and messed up the name of it.

 

[BWR1953]

Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

Re: Anyone see the episode of "Pawn Kings" with the boat?

Yeah I meant Pawn Stars. I just changed the thread title. I only saw the one episode and messed up the name of it.

It's a pretty interesting show. Just saw the one yesterday where they looked at a really nice '32 Ford street rod but passed due to price, then got a beater, fixed it up and came out ahead. Sweet.