should i buy this boat

[meanmom]

looks to be a good deal





http://jxn.craigslist.org/boa/1917740904.html

 

[Fireman431]

Re: should i buy this boat

Make sure the $300 isn't a typo and supposed to be $3000. The trailer is worth $300.

 

[Andy'sDelight]

Re: should i buy this boat

Sure, as long as you have another $1000-$3000 to fix the issues that are undoubtedly going to arise in that boat. If you think you're going to be out on the water with no issues in a $300 boat you've got another thing coming. Also, the ad doesn't mention whether it comes with the trailer.

 

[meanmom]

Re: should i buy this boat

i talked to him and he said yes it 300.00 floor has some soft spots. but that it yes it come whit the trailer

 

[ugadawg187]

Re: should i buy this boat

Id give 300.00 for it cause worst case you could sell the trailer for close to that if not the full 300.00. So yes i say go for it.

 

[Shrike]

Re: should i buy this boat

Grab it quick!

 

[marlboro180]

Re: should i buy this boat

Go buy it!!!!

 

[dlngr]

Re: should i buy this boat

So,did you buy it yet? Cool deal.If it was near here,It would be in my yard by now.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: should i buy this boat

If it's really running, go for it. At that price you won't get a sea trial so you'll have to take a chance on "running on muffs" being the same as "running." Take some muffs with you and a compression tester.
There was a discussion here about how a short boat trip costs >$50. If you use it 6 times you are ahead!
Then, if you like projects, you know you will have to deal with the floor (which means stringers) and that home-made transom. So be ready to walk away from it.
Don't forget to price, and budget, registering and insuring both the boat and trailer, and storage.