What do you think about this boat?

[mmetzger1028]

I've been looking for a medium sized flybridge model boat that is around the $5k range. I found this boat and don't know much about them, curious on your thoughts on this boat. Thanks for any input.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bod/4641621192.html

 

[Ned L]

I have no idea who built her and would be surprised if she was built by a 'nationally known' manufacturer, possibly by a regional (N.W.) builder - by her looks. I'll have to admit that (to me) she is a bit quirky in her styling, but if you can get past that she seems to have a lot to offer for her length. Things look orderly and cared for.

 

[Slip Away]

It's all about condition on an ancient boat like that. Have a complete survey done on the hull and mechanicals, compression check etc.
Old boat, old motor with high hours could be a project waiting to happen.

 

[Slip Away]

Uhhhh, it was built by Reinell. Very popular brand for over 80 years .

 

[Slip Away]

Reinell is now owned by Campion based in British Colombia. Campion has been building boats for 40 years.

 

[mmetzger1028]

Thanks for the info. Im not at all bothered by her weird looks. I think its a lot of boat for the size, but I think the $7900 is a little high, but probably due to the trailer and ding w outboard being thrown into the deal

 

[mmetzger1028]

Here is a similar one for half the price, but I really don't like the idea of a twin engine.....

 

[Ned L]

Ahh, Thank you, I certainly know the name Reinel, just didn't realize they built something like this (though it does have some characteristics of Reinel). - I'm not sure how big they are on the east coast anymore.
-- At least I did have the Pacific N.W. look pegged correctly! lol

 

[mmetzger1028]

Yeah, Im 100% certain on getting the marine inspection. What do those cost anyways? $300-$400?

 

[Mikeopsycho]

Is the fuel tank accessible? I'm in the process of replacing the aluminum water and gas tank in my 1979 26' Commander, a flybridge sedan, and it's enough of a PITA that I would shy away from any older boat without tank access or proof that the tanks had been replaced. Other than that it looks like a nice old boat.

 

[jester31]

It looks like a Nice boat! At $5900 it seems like a Great "Bang for the Buck!" As long as all appears good, & the survey checks out.

 

[jigngrub]

Almost looks too good to be true, if the survey is good and you like the boat I say jump on it like a duck on a June bug!

 

[tpenfield]

All seriousness aside . . . Yea, that thing is a total 'chick magnet'.

I think it could be had for $4K. it will probably need a fair amount of maintenance along the way, just based on the age of everything. 1400 engine hours is up there . . .

 

[southkogs]

Being a little clueless in the "big boat" world - is that gizmo (with the eyepiece) at the salon helm a navigation device or is is a "periscope" of sorts for seeing outside to steer? I've never seen that before.

 

[Slip Away]

Structural Survey / Moisture Test on that boat will be about $600. Mechanical survey about $300-$500 if you add leakdown test for sterndrive

 

[rbh]

MMMM, Sweat!
About the only thing I would be wary about for that price is the transom, ask the owner when the last time he had to get it surveyed for insurance purposes ( usually every 5 years) and if you need to get it surveyed it has to come out of the water.
I also wonder when he had the anti corrosion system checked over?

(and the periscope thingy is the monitor for the radar system)

 

[southkogs]

... (and the periscope thingy is the monitor for the radar system)...

That woulda' been a guess in the list somewhere ... but, just a guess. Thank ya' sir.

 

[rbh]

That woulda' been a guess in the list somewhere ... but, just a guess. Thank ya' sir.

HAHA, me to! It was a toss up between the monitor or one of those old DC TVs, but since I did not see a radar monitor anywhere I went with that.

 

[jester31]

1400 hrs? I'd hafta pass on this one!

 

[mmetzger1028]

Wow, I didn't know there were two different kinds of surveys, that sucks, be about a grand just in checking it out huh