Worth ? 1968 Crestliner 14' Runabout, Johnson Javelin motor

[idmitriy]

I have Johnson Javelin motor S/N: 1428690, Model #RJE 18 C . Does anyone know what it's worth? I'm selling our 1968 Crestliner 14' Runabout. I need to know how much to ask for it..


Boat:
http://craigslist.memebot.com/boat1.JPG

Motor:
http://craigslist.memebot.com/boat3.JPG

I would appreciate any comments, as I don't know much about boats

Got tired and SOLD THE BOAT and THE MOTOR for $350...
Thank you all for your input!

 

[jddenham]

Re: Worth ? 1968 Crestliner 14' Runabout, Johnson Javelin motor

One just sold on ebay for around $152.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Worth ? 1968 Crestliner 14' Runabout, Johnson Javelin motor

The big selling point about a boat would be if it was turn-key. As in, is it in good enough condition that a buyer could take it out on the lake immediately without having to make repairs. If you could honestly say that, and maybe had some recent pictures included in your ad of the boat in action, you could maybe get closer to $800. If it needs some work what you can could for it varies quite a bit. Sadly, if it needs a lot of work jddenham's $152 isn't far off The hull by itself is worth very little.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Worth ? 1968 Crestliner 14' Runabout, Johnson Javelin motor

please don't double post. did you read the rules, when you joined? people will see you do it and ignore you, as it waste there time. my answer is in the other post, personally i deal in restorations, and would not offer more than $250. without a test run.

 

[jddenham]

Re: Worth ? 1968 Crestliner 14' Runabout, Johnson Javelin motor

I have the same motor:

www.james.denham.com/14boat.html

I have done a little research and found that the 30HP was made in 1956 only:

http://www.james.denham.com/javelin.html

I found that I could do the water pump, carb rebuild, and ignition tune up for around $100. I was thinking of doing this, painting it red and putting it on ebay.

If you had appropriate paint on the motor, and advertised a fresh tune up with maybe a video of the motor in action, you might get $400 - 800.

An original motor like the one on my web page would go for $1000 - 1500 on ebay to the right buyer.

Let us know what transpires . . . .

James

 

[idmitriy]

Re: Worth ? 1968 Crestliner 14' Runabout, Johnson Javelin motor

Sold!