1992 Glasstream

[Mr South]

I've spent weeks looking for a bowrider to be our first boat and came across this one today. What can all yall experienced boat guys tell me about this one.

thanks

 

[Mr South]

Re: 1992 Glasstream

http://columbia.craigslist.org/boa/1733573604.html

 

[cr2k]

Re: 1992 Glasstream

Make sure he has some muffs and run it long enough to fully warm up. Check the oil before and after. Check for soft spots on the deck (floor). Noises in the outdrive. I would even pull the bottom drain plug in the lower and see if any water comes out, before you run it.

With the cold winter we have had I am guessing there will be lots of boats for sale with freeze damage (cracked blocks and/or manifolds). And lots of sellers saying "It was running when we parked it". It would be prudent to take to a shop for an inspection. Spend a little save a lot.

 

[Jacket4life]

Re: 1992 Glasstream

Seems high to me considering the condition, but I am comparing it to prices here in Tx.

If it seems reasonable to you, go have a look. Walk all over the deck. If you feel ANY soft spot, there is water damage, and that is a LOT of work to fix (try looking through the restoration threads here on iboats). Take a GOOD look at the transom are especially, from the inside and out. Have the owner take you out on it. (In fact, I would tell him when I called I wanted to do that, and if he refused, I would not waste a trip to see it) If he refuses, I DEFINITELY would not buy. You need to hear it run at WOT, not just on muffs. Make sure it runs correctly and without problems. Find out WHAT switches he is talking about. Could be no big deal, could be a VERY big deal!

The upholstry is NOT a big concern for me, EXCEPT, that is an indication it was not stored under cover, which CAN lead to huge floor and transom problems.

Best of luck.

 

[Jacket4life]

Re: 1992 Glasstream

Make sure he has some muffs and run it long enough to fully warm up. Check the oil before and after. Check for soft spots on the deck (floor). Noises in the outdrive. I would even pull the bottom drain plug in the lower and see if any water comes out.

With the cold winter we have had I am guessing there will be lots of boats for sale with freeze damage (cracked blocks and/or manifolds). And lots of sellers saying "It was running when we parked it". It would be prudent to take to a shop for an inspection. Spend a little save a lot.

All good advice also!

 

[91capri2050]

Re: 1992 Glasstream

that bilge area looks pretty nasty......

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1992 Glasstream

WAY WAY WAY overpriced. OMC Cobra not fully supported with parts and service. I'd avoid that one. About a zillion other red flags there. Bilge full of leaves and shot upholstery tells me it's probably rotted out. "Just bought it and don't have time to use it" = "it's broken and I can't afford to fix it." RUN!!

 

[sewerrat]

Re: 1992 Glasstream

WAY WAY WAY overpriced. OMC Cobra not fully supported with parts and service. I'd avoid that one. About a zillion other red flags there. Bilge full of leaves and shot upholstery tells me it's probably rotted out. "Just bought it and don't have time to use it" = "it's broken and I can't afford to fix it." RUN!!

Yup. Run away