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Looking to buy first boat, need advice on asking price.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 3:44 pm
Posted on 8/3/15 at 3:44 pm
Looking to buy a boat from a friend. Need some advice on a fair asking price. Since this is my first boat purchase, I'm not sure what's fair and what's not.
16' aluminum jon boat
- not sure of year
- leaky rivets; will have to either be replaced or JB welded
old Yamaha 25 hp motor
- runs well but dies in neutral if you don't give it gas
brand new trailer
Only picture I have. Sorry.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
16' aluminum jon boat
- not sure of year
- leaky rivets; will have to either be replaced or JB welded
old Yamaha 25 hp motor
- runs well but dies in neutral if you don't give it gas
brand new trailer
Only picture I have. Sorry.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Posted on 8/3/15 at 3:47 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
quote:
- leaky rivets; will have to either be replaced or JB welded
I would be out after hearing this
This post was edited on 8/3/15 at 4:00 pm
Posted on 8/3/15 at 3:47 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
$700.00 First and last offer.
This post was edited on 8/3/15 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 8/3/15 at 3:49 pm to civiltiger07
quote:Same here.
I would out after hearing this
Posted on 8/3/15 at 3:53 pm to civiltiger07
quote:You would what?
I would out after hearing this
Posted on 8/3/15 at 3:55 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
Don't listen to those guys. The boat, motor and trailer are worth more than $700. I'd think more like $1500-2000
Posted on 8/3/15 at 3:57 pm to Motorboat
quote:
Don't listen to those guys. The boat, motor and trailer are worth more than $700. I'd think more like $1500-2000
^This.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 3:58 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
I wouldn't buy a boat with "leaky rivets", but hey it's your money.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 3:59 pm to civiltiger07
I was just asking you to clarify what you wrote. I didn't understand "I would out."
ETA: Saw your edit. I understand the hesitation. It's not that hard to fix leaky rivets, right?
ETA: Saw your edit. I understand the hesitation. It's not that hard to fix leaky rivets, right?
This post was edited on 8/3/15 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 8/3/15 at 4:00 pm to Motorboat
My dad has a boat that I can use whenever so this would be more of a project boat to chase reds in / rig up for bowfishing.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 4:05 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
You can drill them out and replace with machine screws and 5200
or you can try to "re-buck" them (google that).
You can also drill them out and replace with new rivets (closed end blind rivets - easiest. or original aircraft rivets)
or you can try to "re-buck" them (google that).
You can also drill them out and replace with new rivets (closed end blind rivets - easiest. or original aircraft rivets)
Posted on 8/3/15 at 4:07 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
Rivets aren't that hard to fix temporarily, but for the long term they should be replaced or welded up. The engine problem could be anything from carb to power pack related. Again not expensive if you can do it yourself, but if a mechanic does it you could be looking at a more expensive fix.
Eta: I personally would never buy or sale anything like a boat, truck, ect to or from a friend. Have seen it end the friendship too many times.
Eta: I personally would never buy or sale anything like a boat, truck, ect to or from a friend. Have seen it end the friendship too many times.
This post was edited on 8/3/15 at 4:10 pm
Posted on 8/3/15 at 4:08 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
1. 25 will be slow. 40 or bust
2. Leaky rivets would scare the crap out of me so ignore 1. and skip this buy
2. Leaky rivets would scare the crap out of me so ignore 1. and skip this buy
Posted on 8/3/15 at 4:08 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
Rivets... I remember WWII.
Go find an all welded boat and thank me later.
Go find an all welded boat and thank me later.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 4:14 pm to Motorboat
Exactly. So, being it's a friend, bring everything wrong that OB is telling you to his attention, buy boat from him for $700, then turn around and put it for sale for $1500-2000 after you fix leaky rivets and spit shine it. Profit, upgrade.
This post was edited on 8/3/15 at 4:23 pm
Posted on 8/3/15 at 4:20 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
I don't buy or sell things to friends/family and recommend that you don't either. Especially if it is something that has potential to be a money trap.
It's not like it's some rare find of a boat. They have similar or better boats for sale on LA sportsman all the time.
It's not like it's some rare find of a boat. They have similar or better boats for sale on LA sportsman all the time.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 4:30 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
That's a badass motor. Riveted aluminum hulls are cheap. If you're in Louisiana make sure the trailer has a title.
Posted on 8/3/15 at 4:30 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
quote:I got a boat with the same problem a while back, and fixing the leaks is a big PITA. Plus, you have to go back and paint. I wouldn't do it again
- leaky rivets; will have to either be replaced or JB welded
Posted on 8/3/15 at 4:33 pm to Barf
quote:
badass motor.
no shite id buy it just for that square body yamaha
Posted on 8/3/15 at 4:46 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
Leaky rivets are just part of owning a riveted boat. There's no reason to be scared of them or the boat. The engine would concern me more. It's not running well and it's undersized.
I would wait and buy a welded boat with appropriate hp. Leaky rivets aren't w big deal, they just tend to stay leaky. You'll get tired of your shite getting wet.
In tip top shape, it's probably worth about 2k. In the condition you described, I would only go about $800.
I would wait and buy a welded boat with appropriate hp. Leaky rivets aren't w big deal, they just tend to stay leaky. You'll get tired of your shite getting wet.
In tip top shape, it's probably worth about 2k. In the condition you described, I would only go about $800.
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