****1987 Sea Ray 230 Weekender Purchase?

[Altoboat]

Hi all,

I am very new to boating and this forum and I would like some suggestions from the professional boaters out there.

I have found an great deal from what I've been told but would like to hear from others on the forum. The purchase is a 1987 Sea Ray 230 Weekender. It has a new engine (20hours), and a new outdrive. Alpha 1 350 hp. It was looked over by an experienced boater/mechanic and he thinks the engine and engine bay and hull areas are perfect. This is one reason why I am looking to purchase it.

Includes: Bimini, Mooring Cover, Fridge, New Throttle, VHS, Depth Finder, GPS, Radio, Speakers, Pump Out, Sink, Swim Platform, NO STOVE (removed from original owner, I would be the third owner). NO TRAILER, I plan on storring it on the marina untill I find a trailer.

However, it's been sitting for 2 years but everything worked properly before storring. The interior will need a refresh of vinyl, the teak wood will need touch up, of course it will need cleaning. There were no major issues with anything on this boat.

Other than cosmetics, I think I have a great buy here. Please provide your thougths!

Price $5,000

Thanks

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: ****1987 Sea Ray 230 Weekender Purchase?

welcome to iBoats

it would depend on where your located, the condition of the transom and stringers.

if you like it, and think its worth it, happy boating

 

[emoney]

Re: ****1987 Sea Ray 230 Weekender Purchase?

The only way to determine a "Great Buy" is when both the Buyer and Seller are happy. You can drive yourself crazy second guessing any decision, and especially ones concerning a boat purchase. Leave this thread open long enough and I would be willing to bet that you'll get an even number of "Do It!" and "Don't Do It" responses. And then, you'll be right back where you started. Good luck!

 

[haulnazz15]

Re: ****1987 Sea Ray 230 Weekender Purchase?

Pending a sea trial, I'd say it's a decent buy, I'd probably offer $4K because it has no trailer and the exterior upholstery looks pretty ragged.

 

[partskenn]

Re: ****1987 Sea Ray 230 Weekender Purchase?

I just sold a 1986 SeaRay 268 with trailer for $8000 here in northern Michigan. Figure the trailer is worth $2000 to $2500, so you are in the ballpark. Like others have said, condition is everything.