What is a 1988 16' smokercraft w/25 hp worth????????

[L.T.R.FAST]

Hi guy looking at this but and was woundering what it is worth? Thanks

1988 Smokercraft aluminum boat with 25 hp Evinrude and Shoreline trailer.

Boat:
*Leaks a little, but bilge pump with float switch works so well that I haven't bothered trying to fix it.
*Has livewell with pump that works great, front storage, rod locker, lights, trolling motor, 2 batteries, 2 fishfinders (one new this year), oars, 4 Berkley rod holders, good floor, new seats, movable seat posts, bow post mount, glovebox, fire extinguisher, splashwell, matching locks
*Floor is solid, and carpet is in fair to good condition
*Easily fishes 3 people, good in rough water, very versatile for river or lake
*Comes with cover and fiberglass ribs

Trailer:
*New tires last year, good spare with tongue mount
*Bearings recently serviced, has bearing buddies
*Rewired this year
*Tongue jack

Motor:
*Electric start
*Runs great

 

[oregoncruiser]

Re: What is a 1988 16' smokercraft w/25 hp worth????????

A friend of mine sold a very similar boat late last summer for 9K. His was immaculate, had a 35 Johnson, 9.9 kicker, probably very comparable equipment to what you described. He also had new full canvas, new seats. I was surprised it was worth that much.

 

[Rockmere1]

Re: What is a 1988 16' smokercraft w/25 hp worth????????

Can We Get Some Pictures???

 

[roscoe]

Re: What is a 1988 16' smokercraft w/25 hp worth????????

Depending on your local market/location,, I'd say 1500-2500. no more.

 

[5150abf]

Re: What is a 1988 16' smokercraft w/25 hp worth????????

Sounds like a pretty decent boat, the 25 is a little on the small side but will certainly get you around and Smoker makes a nice boat, I have a similar boat with a 50 and get 30 mph so you could expect 15-20 ish.

The leak could be rivets but you need to get the deck off to fix them and I would look for waterlogged foam if it has been leaking for any amount of time, check the hull good for damage as in cuts or creases, a few small dents won't hurt it.

Haven't priced baots for awhile but what Roscoe said is about what I would pay but it depands where you are in the country and what the guy will take, if you can come to a price that both of you agree on that is the right price.

I got my boat 9 ish years ago, very similar deal and I paid $1750, factor in everything and you are right about 2K.

 

[BonairII]

Re: What is a 1988 16' smokercraft w/25 hp worth????????

The whole "leaks a little" thing is what would bother me. Sellers tend to UNDERestimate any damage/problems. It could be a minor problem.....or you could find that the boat is waterlogged and in need of a lot of work/money to fix.

If you can drop it in the water BEFORE purchasing, you should be able to get an idea of how much/how fast the water is getting in.


If nothing else, I would use the leaking hull as a good bargaining chip.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: What is a 1988 16' smokercraft w/25 hp worth????????

I would not want a "leaks a little" if it were stored in the water; constant water exposure, especially fresh, is bad.

But if it's kept on the trailer and just a day-use boat, it has 2 drain holes!

I'd want to find that leak. if it's a screw hole or split from a dent, that's one thing, but if it's a split at a rivet, there are like to be more.