Re: Looking at a 1987 24ft bow rider this afternoon...
I've been getting mixed opinions. From what I'm finding, in my area, used boats are fairly expensive. And to be honest, I am not falling in love with every boat I look at. I've asked about two boats, the Sea Ray and the Mariah. The Sea Ray is out. Can you believe the owner never called me back when I said I had just a few questions. Whatever.
Anyway, I've been reading on the Mariah forums and even posted the link and got opinions. Most said that was a good price, one said $7000 with trailer.
The deal I have worked out is $8000 with trailer, $7500 without. That is assuming that everything checks out. But again, this marina knows the history. They have been servicing this boat since new. That's worth a lot to me. They are even going to provide me with service records going back as far as they can.
Maybe I'm paying too much, but then again, I'm not so sure. I am now a Mariah lover. The bells and whistles are amazing. Plus, it's a fast boat, very smooth riding, and to me, it looks great. Has some great lines.
Anyway, I'm not defending myself, or maybe I am. Reading RiverKeg's post makes me think I am paying too much.
The only real problem I'm having is finding a trailer for a good price. The best I've found is a single axle with brakes for $1400. That means I'll have nearly $9000 into boat and trailer. That's too much.
I just can't believe how difficult it is to find trailers around here!
Steve
I've been getting mixed opinions. From what I'm finding, in my area, used boats are fairly expensive. And to be honest, I am not falling in love with every boat I look at. I've asked about two boats, the Sea Ray and the Mariah. The Sea Ray is out. Can you believe the owner never called me back when I said I had just a few questions. Whatever.
Anyway, I've been reading on the Mariah forums and even posted the link and got opinions. Most said that was a good price, one said $7000 with trailer.
The deal I have worked out is $8000 with trailer, $7500 without. That is assuming that everything checks out. But again, this marina knows the history. They have been servicing this boat since new. That's worth a lot to me. They are even going to provide me with service records going back as far as they can.
Maybe I'm paying too much, but then again, I'm not so sure. I am now a Mariah lover. The bells and whistles are amazing. Plus, it's a fast boat, very smooth riding, and to me, it looks great. Has some great lines.
Anyway, I'm not defending myself, or maybe I am. Reading RiverKeg's post makes me think I am paying too much.
The only real problem I'm having is finding a trailer for a good price. The best I've found is a single axle with brakes for $1400. That means I'll have nearly $9000 into boat and trailer. That's too much.
I just can't believe how difficult it is to find trailers around here!
Steve
