I need help

[bmxdread360]

I am new to boats....and i am looking at buying a 1976 larson 19' open bow with an outboard 90 hp merc motor, and a trailer....the guy is asking $500. my concern is that the hull paint is faded, it needs a new interior and one of the pistons in the motor is blown and the trailer needs new tires....is this a decent price?? is there a chance that the motor is fixable??? just looking for some advice...thanks

 

[Lrider]

Re: I need help

no! unless you have a Lot of money,

 

[bmxdread360]

Re: I need help

i dont have a lot of money, hence me looking at a 1976 larson, lol. i know that the boat was taken care of to an extent. i am a do it yourself kind of guy so i have no problem re-doing the interior and a friend that can paint the hull. so if i were to buy a used motor for it what would be a decent offer for the boat?

 

[45Auto]

Re: I need help

It's almost a certainty that a 1976 boat in the condition you describe has rotton wood in the floor, stiffeners, and/or transom. You really need to get somebody that knows what they're doing to look at the boat for you.

Around here, in excellent shape, that would be about a $1,500 rig at the MOST. Even if all the wood is OK, and you do all the work yourself, I don't see how you could avoid spending lots more than it's worth by the time you get it running, even if you ignore the non-essential stuff like interior and paint. $1,000 doesn't go very far when you start buying boat parts.

 

[smarks]

Re: I need help

I think I would save my money. There will always be a better deal around the next corner.
Try to not get fixated on this boat because of it's low price of $500.00

By the sounds of things it will cost plenty more to get it sea worthy and dependable.

Just my two cents..
Steve

 

[Rudi2]

Re: I need help

i dont have a lot of money, hence me looking at a 1976 larson, lol. i know that the boat was taken care of to an extent. i am a do it yourself kind of guy so i have no problem re-doing the interior and a friend that can paint the hull. so if i were to buy a used motor for it what would be a decent offer for the boat?

Taken care of?? Yet the engine is shot, the interior is shot, and the trailer needs work??

Run away, don't even think about it. IMHO

 

[bmxdread360]

Re: I need help

thanks for the feedback....much appreciated

 

[ezmobee]

Re: I need help

If you'd like to get on the water cheaply, I recommend an aluminum hull with an outboard motor. Less chance of picking up a money pit.