Donor Boat--Good Decision?

[fshngho]

Gentlemen, can I get your opinions on this donor boat?

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/1931743698.html

It has a 120 HP which is my max rating. He checked compression, 145 on 3 cyl and 140 on 1. I could get galvanized trailer, GPS, Radio, Fish Finder, Steering, Motor, 35 gal alum tank. All for $600. I paid that for my SS but it seems a pretty good way to get a 'package"
Its a 2 hr trip for me which I will do if y'all think it's worth it. He said he could run the motor for me too.
now where is my compression guage?

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: Donor Boat--Good Decision?

Gentlemen, can I get your opinions on this donor boat?

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/1931743698.html

It has a 120 HP which is my max rating. He checked compression, 145 on 3 cyl and 140 on 1. I could get galvanized trailer, GPS, Radio, Fish Finder, Steering, Motor, 35 gal alum tank. All for $600. I paid that for my SS but it seems a pretty good way to get a 'package"
Its a 2 hr trip for me which I will do if y'all think it's worth it. He said he could run the motor for me too.
now where is my compression guage?

I'd say its a good deal if you break out all the extra items you'll get. What is your plans for that hull? Give it away? Sawzall and pay to take it to the dump? Sell it?...

 

[Bwana Don]

Re: Donor Boat--Good Decision?

Talk him down to $500 and you'll have a sreaming deal. Those extras will be nice for your boat.

 

[fshngho]

Re: Donor Boat--Good Decision?

No plans for the boat. Maybe put it on my other trailer and sell it..2 or 3 hundred?

 

[jasoutside]

Re: Donor Boat--Good Decision?

I think you have yourself a donor boat! I'm with BD, go $500 and go get it!

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Donor Boat--Good Decision?

When I first started reading and saw 120HP I figured we were talking about an I/O. Then I looked at the ad! That's a great deal for that package. Great motor and the trailer looks decent. Actually Manatees are very good, solid boats and would be well worth someone rebuilding. I wouldn't cut it up.

 

[North Beach]

Re: Donor Boat--Good Decision?

HaHa, that's really a picture of Jasoutdoors boat

I say go for it!

 

[fshngho]

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Well I thought it was a good deal, but it seems I'm a little slow (did I say that?):redface: All is well, I spent time working on the boat anyway and made progress. Plenty 'o time for the engine and such later.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: Donor Boat--Good Decision?

Well I thought it was a good deal, but it seems I'm a little slow (did I say that?):redface: All is well, I spent time working on the boat anyway and made progress. Plenty 'o time for the engine and such later.

Dang, so you are saying ya missed out on her? Thats the prob with great deals..they dont hang around too long. Sorry for your loss..lol

 

[barato]

Re: Donor Boat--Good Decision?

don't grieve too long.....donor boats are thick on CL, even here where there's no water. patience.....