Buying my first boat...opinions

[jc86]

I'm new to the forums and this is going to be my first boat purchase. I found a 2005 Stingray 195LS with a 4.3L Mercruiser. The boat has 150hrs and I couldn't find any physical damage. The only thing wrong is the radio is missing but I was going to put a new one in anyway. They want 14,000 for it. Good deal?

 

[ib656]

Re: Buying my first boat...opinions

It sounds like a fair price where the boat is only 5 years old.

As long as you can test it in the water and it feels / sounds good I would go for it.

If you cannot water test get some sort of written guarantee that all is well.

If they balk on both, skip it.

my 2 cents....good luck we like our Stingray

 

[JaseBosto]

Re: Buying my first boat...opinions

14k is too expensive. I wouldnt pay more than 11k for it in mint condition.

 

[sickwilly]

Re: Buying my first boat...opinions

I like mine a lot. Hard to say on price, I have not kept my eye on what they are going for. How is the trailer? You getting brakes, bimini top, accessories, etc?