Buying a 1972 Crestliner SeaScout

[SNguyen]

I found a 1972 Crestliner Sea Scout for $7k. Completely restored in 2015, including new seats, electronics (fish finder, am/fm stereo w/ Bluetooth), 40hp Mercury 4-stroke engine (2014 Model ELPT) and custom cockpit cover. Trailer completed re-wired in 2016, new tires added in 2016, and bearings and related serviced/replaced in Springs in 2018. New marine battery in April 2019. I am a rookie. I have a 2016 Lexus GX460 to tow it. Is that a reasonable price. It is 8 hours away from where I live. Do I tow it home or have it ship? Any advises or suggestions?
Thanks

 

[roscoe]

Welcome to iboats.

Price is a bit steep in my opinion.
They stuck ?? $4-5000 into it, maybe.

I have stuck over $7000 into my fishing boat complete rebuild which includes a new 20' galvanized trailer with brakes.
I doubt I could get $4000 for it on a good day.

Is there any reason you are set on getting this boat?
What is your intended purpose?
fishing?
skiing/tubing?
just cruising around?

In my opinion, lots of these little 14 and 16'ers get sold every year.
Usually for $1500-$3000.
Most are seldom used, and are sold again in about 3 years.
They just don't fit any modern purpose.
not good at all for fishing.
Not much good for skiing.
And just taking a 2 hour Sunday cruise gets old, fast.


I would keep shopping.

And why would you have it shipped when you have that fine Lexus?

 

[Silvertip]

Unless you are into local or regional boat regattas and want to show off a fully restored 1972 boat, I would consider your wants and needs more carefully. There are lots of newer boats available for the same money. And the variety of newer boats means you have a much better chance of finding one that fits your needs. The Lexus should have no problem towing the boat. If it is front wheel drive only it may have an issue with a heavier boat on snotty ramps.

 

[garbageguy]

if this is the boat you want, suggest you know what "completely restored" means - anything beyond cosmetics, goodies? How about the boat's hull, power, and drive systems? If you still like it after getting comfy with all that, suggest a water test