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keegan99usa
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I would do a search in the for sale section here at CCfan. Lots of nice boats aaround.
Dan |
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MI-nick
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i think you'd be better off with a '93 that you have confidence in.
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As far as I can tell, I'm not quite sure...
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Donald80SN
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You may want to go after a 93 so that you will have a composite boat. You will never have to worry about the wooded stringer rot. Keep looking there are some sweet deal out there.
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ripster92
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I agree with the above. If you don't mind investing in the engine, I'd lo-ball him. Plugs out to me, means he doesn't want to fire it up. Steve |
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1992 SN Black w/ Yellow
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emccallum
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I dont think I would mess with that boat, unless it was a steal and you feel comfy with rebuilding an engine and a driveline. Buyers tend to think "best case" scenario, when buying. Especially when they really want something. You need to think worst case. Total engine and possible tranny rebuild. Why would you store a boat with plugs out?? Engine is probably shot. Make sure stringers are solid! Personally, i would keep searching for another boat.
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skyway2k
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Can you tell me if the boat sitting for 3 years without use alone will cause problems with the engine besides having the spark plugs out? I realize carb gaskets and things may be dry and leak once fuel hits them again. Just curious on other parts of the boat that may be issues after sitting so long.
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lewy2001
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I have been looking for either a 1990-1992 project boat that needs stringers and engine work or a 1993-1996 that needs engine and interior work. Depending on the condition on the interior I would go as high as $5000-$6000 for this boat with a motor that has not run for 3 years and needing repairs.
I would be letting the seller know a few problems you have with this boat:- The boat has wooden stringers and floor and will possibly have rot in them. Why are the plugs out? (this will allow moisture to get in and start rusting the internals) Is there any chance this boat has not been winterized properly? Without the engine going how can you evaluate the trans and engine condition? Without seeing the boat I would start around $4000 depending on the general condition of the gelcoat and interior. Trouble is you are in summer boating season and prices are inflated. I have decided to wait until your winter when prices will come back. |
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skyway2k
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Thanks for the reply. Here's the links to the postings. He made two.
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/boa/1769450503.html http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/boa/1783103158.html |
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Swatkinz
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i'd want to see the paperwork (title, maintenance history if any exists etc.) i'd then go see the boat myself with $6500 in cash in my pocket. if he's not being accomodating to you and other sellers, his boat probably won't sell quick. A bona fide cash in hand offer (even a low ball one) will get his attention.
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Steve
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skyway2k
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Hello all, brand new here. As a little kid, I grew up with a 1978 Tique and that boat went bye bye before I was really old enough to enjoy it with my family. Now after years and years of having only a pontoon and with having the means to get a SN, I want one really bad.
I was browsing craigslist ads from my home town and came across one that caught my eye. It's a 92 SN, very clean looking, 712 hours, 2 owner boat, and the asking price is $9,200. I'm currently about 1,000 miles away in Portland, Maine for work so I had my parents go look at the boat for me this evening. They confirmed that it is indeed a super nice boat. The floor seemed solid, the interior was immaculate. There was only one small blem on the side of the hull where it looked like it rubbed a dock at one point. Probably could be buffed out or fixed. Then some red flags started coming up. My dad started out by asking him to confirm how much he was asking for the boat. My dad said "9,200?" and he said, "well, yes, but I'd be willing to drop it down to $8,000." Red flag! Who would drop their price in an instant without so much as even discussing the boat or the interested party offering less than what was being asked? Then they noticed the boat hasn't been registered since 2007. The kid said that I may have to "spend around $200 to replace some bearings or something in the engine because after they sit that long the bearings go bad..." Well, I have built a few circle track racing small blocks before so I have some knowledge and know how to turn a wrench on an engine. So, this didn't seem right to me. They noticed all the spark plugs were removed and a hose was disconnected in the rear part of the engine (I have no idea what it would be). He said that obviously it would need to be taken to a marina to have the engine and trans oil changed and it would probably need a tune up, but that he never had any problems with the boat before. I called him back after talking with my parents and tried to feel him out some more and asked why he hasn't used the boat in 3 years when there are so many lakes in the Indiana area. He told me that he's had some legal and financial problems and couldn't afford the registration, maintenance, and fuel costs anymore. Totally understandable. I told him I was not comfortable buying a boat I couldn't at least hear run. I proposed taking it to my parent's lake an hour away to test drive it first and he said the only thing that bothered him about that idea was that the trailer isn't registered up to date. I brought up that we could attach a "fake-a-lake" and at least fire it in his driveway. He told me he had never heard of such a thing. Is this normal that a lot of inboard boat owners haven't heard of a fake-a-lake or at least some method of running water through the engine out of the lake? I can remember seeing the Tique on the trailer in the pole barn in the 1980's with the garden hose going up to it and water shooting out the exhaust and I was only maybe 5 years old. So, that was another red flag for me. So, I'm flying back home Thursday morning and I would REALLY like to have a SN for the 4th of July holiday. I'm really interested in this boat because of how nice it is and the price he's willing to dip to. How much work and maintenance would need to be done to a boat that has been sitting for 3 years before it can yield good service barring nothing is seriously wrong mechanically? I do have another boat that I'm interested in, but it's a year older (91), just as nice looking, stock looking, 700 hours, being sold on consignment at a marina and the consignee is wanting 14,495!!! WAY too much in my opinion for a 91, but maybe I just don't know. I was thinking more along the lines of 10,000 - 12,000. Not 15K. So, please help steer me in the right direction. I really appreciate everyone's time and advice! Thanks! Bill |
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