Im looking for another boat for cruising/watersports. My last boat was a 19 foot dixie bowrider with a 4.3 it was nice but due to rot i decided to get rid of it before a little problem turned big. here are my 2 options
1) 1997 MARADA MX-1 18 foot 3.0/Alpha one. iv not heard too much about marada except that they are no longer in business. The boat looks to be in very good shape, has a slightly larger beam then the Sea ray im looking at, but also weighs a about 300lbs more. The upholstery is very nice and there is no sign of rot. asking 3500$ NADA is around 3300-3800. my only concern is ill regret the smaller motor
2) 1992 SEA RAY 180 4.3LX/Alpha one- This boat has slight rot in the front bow section where there is support for the bow cushions. Does not look like anything major, i can glass some support with no problem. Also the upholstery is SHOT. im not very concerned with this cause the cushions are very basic shapes and i can recover them myself. Also the Trim System has a leak cause the trim oil is milky. Small maintaince here and there is needed, i havent check the compression yet but will do so before i buy. Also one right side manifold is JB welded due to freeze cracking. Boat comes with decent sound system mooring coverand front bow snap cover. Floor is solid and tansom seems too. 2900$
Im having trouble deciding which one. i was thinking the sea ray cause its below value asking price, and i can fix most issues and may have a chance of selling it for a decent price later down the road. ALSO i like the bigger motor. i dont think i will be happy with a 3.0. i like to tow towables with a full capacity sometimes. MOST OF ALL ITS A SEA RAY!
Tell me what ya guys think!
Thanks
1) 1997 MARADA MX-1 18 foot 3.0/Alpha one. iv not heard too much about marada except that they are no longer in business. The boat looks to be in very good shape, has a slightly larger beam then the Sea ray im looking at, but also weighs a about 300lbs more. The upholstery is very nice and there is no sign of rot. asking 3500$ NADA is around 3300-3800. my only concern is ill regret the smaller motor
2) 1992 SEA RAY 180 4.3LX/Alpha one- This boat has slight rot in the front bow section where there is support for the bow cushions. Does not look like anything major, i can glass some support with no problem. Also the upholstery is SHOT. im not very concerned with this cause the cushions are very basic shapes and i can recover them myself. Also the Trim System has a leak cause the trim oil is milky. Small maintaince here and there is needed, i havent check the compression yet but will do so before i buy. Also one right side manifold is JB welded due to freeze cracking. Boat comes with decent sound system mooring coverand front bow snap cover. Floor is solid and tansom seems too. 2900$
Im having trouble deciding which one. i was thinking the sea ray cause its below value asking price, and i can fix most issues and may have a chance of selling it for a decent price later down the road. ALSO i like the bigger motor. i dont think i will be happy with a 3.0. i like to tow towables with a full capacity sometimes. MOST OF ALL ITS A SEA RAY!
Tell me what ya guys think!
Thanks
. That $2900 could turn into $5.000 in repairs.
