Looking at 1987 SN 2001 *Pics*

I'm shopping for a boat as well and am struggling to how to make peace with potential stringer problems.

I don't think it's realistic to expect a seller to have drilled holes in their boat to check the stringers. But, without having them checked how can you buy?

I've upped my budget to $15k to find an all fiberglass boat.

I still love the looks of the 2001 and the price. When a nice one comes along for $5k its hard not to think a gamble might be worth it.

Hollywood wrote: That doesn't mean they are bad. The majority of owners probably don't know what a stringer is.

True, it doesn't mean they are bad- but as a prospective buyer, if a seller tells me they've never checked the stringers on an 82-89 2001 I'm going to be fairly skeptical about the 'overall' upkeep and condition of the boat.

That doesn't mean they are bad. The majority of owners probably don't know what a stringer is.

bb12 wrote: What do you guys think of this '85? Obviously the tower and windshield tint would have to go! Has a rebuilt Chevy 350 in it with about 75 hours on it (rebuilt due to cracked block). Asking price is $5500... How rare is the Chevy motor? Pros/cons?

That looks like the mercruiser chev engine. I have it in my '83
It was generally placed in export nautiques as parts were easier to come by at the time.

I live in South Africa, so most of the ones I looked at had the mercruiser engine.

I have no problem finding spares (havent had to find many yet though)

skierox wrote: The 1989 at Son's is an excellent boat, nice drive up 35W! He will be there today (Saturday) he also works Monday, Wednesday's and Fridays.

I called Dave this morning. They sold the 89 last week...we talked for a bit- he knows his Nautiques! He took my name and number- said he'd keep an eye out for me.

Yeah Kansas to Washington would be a trip indeed!

skierox wrote: I wish that you were a little closer to Minnesota, I would buy that boat. A really fair deal!

I wish I was closer too!

Thanks! Yeah I thought about that but after replacing a couple skins I think it would contrast badly with new vs the rest which are worn. I wanted to replace all of them but things came up and it just not in my cards right now to have a boat. My price is flexible knowing there is always work to be done.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/boa/5528817233.html

I was thinking about selling my 1987 2001 (Just posted it last night) but now after reading this thread I don’t think it’s worth what I want to ask for it.

Well, the 86 was a winner, but I think I missed out . I talked to the seller tonight and a guy from San Antonio who had contacted him before me has said he's picking up the boat tomorrow. He said he would contact me if for some reason he backs out or the deal falls through.

You should call the seller and tell him to take better pictures.

You'd think a prospective buyer is going to lift the towels to see the hidden vinyl but I have no reason to believe they are not any different than the driver or observer seat. Looks like a very well kept boat.

Yes, the hull and deck look like "cream brown"

AAM196 wrote: Does it come with the towels strategically placed to hide the trashed interior? The towel on doghouse has an interesting vent hole in front... Wonder whats going on there.

The hole in the doghouse towel is custom cut to get at the hande to lift the cover!

Towels might be covering up problems or the owner of 20 years is fussy and trying to protect the interior as best he can. I know I do!

Does it come with the towels strategically placed to hide the trashed interior?

The towel on doghouse has an interesting vent hole in front... Wonder whats going on there.