Interested in buying boat

[Steve Mahler]

Re: Interested in buying boat

for what it is worth, most 28 contessas of that period had a single 350/volvo outdrive, underpowered, but that is what they came with. The issue is the survey, go from there. Without a survey, you are playing russian roulette with 5 out of 6 bullets loaded. It does cost a lot to rehab a big boat, but if you have time, you can do it yourself. better you than me. My perspective, you can buy a nice contessa in running condition for 6-8,000 right now. Money well spent to start off from a much better position.

 

[KurtG]

Re: Interested in buying boat

fwiw, there are a LOT of boats that size (24-32') for change (that price) in our area. I've even seen some much higher end brand names for the same price. Spend some time on craigslist looking around.

I believe the storage, haul, and slip fees not to mention last summer's fuel prices are what makes the larger/older boats so much cheaper than the smaller CC's that folks can trailer around, launch, and store easily.

I wouldn't be so quick to rush, a surveyor is important; especially with a boat that size where you're most likely paying (for storage or slip fees) even if its just sitting.

 

[Sea Raider I]

Re: Interested in buying boat

Are you really intending on launching and trailering a 28ft vessel all by yourself?

Good Luck with that one, my wife bitches when we launch the 25ft Searay....

 

[Cptkid570]

Re: Interested in buying boat

Do you have any photos of the boat? Which Contessa is it? Isn't there a flybridge version of it? What year is the boat? What brand is the outdrive?

 

[KurtG]

Re: Interested in buying boat

fwiw- there's an '80s 28' Contessa near us for $1500. The ad said it it has a bad motor, but comes with a new remanufactured motor to be installed. I think there are lots of similar 'deals' out there.