Lady is still boat shopping please read

[boaterlady]

You guys were amazing on another thread in regards to a different boat I was considering so more help p,ease and I would be eternally grateful . I am going to see this one on the weekend .....

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/4814410913.html

He said right now it is a scuba boat they use for dives and they will even be out on it this weekend but it's too big to move to other bodies of water they wish to explore which sounded reasonable. I asked about flexibility on price and he said It has an expensive system on it they said cost $3000 which I do not need. They said they could remove that to lower the price. The blue book showed a similar boat but two years difference and 47 feet instead of 43 valued around $12-14 k.

http://www.nadaguides.com/Boats/1985/Master-Fabricators/MASTER-47-I-O/10115751/values

What is the least you think I could expect to pay and get a great deal? I have cash. I also told him about another 55 foot boat I saw for $28500 that is amazing......it's out of my reach but good for comparison....


http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/4811191673.html

For those that didn't read my other experience, I am new at this and had a near miss already so am being cautious and bless you all for helping a damsel in distress lol.....

 

[alldodge]

Well if we can say anything is your not going to give up. Your determined to spend many hours on something like the rest of us spending money

All the things said in the previous thread goes with this one so far as looking. You need to look everywhere, and under everything. Have the engines checked out, turn everything on and make sure it works. This boat to looks like a pontoon style but with the dark pictures I cannot say for sure.

 

[Capt. Willie]

Hi BL,:yo: I live in Vegas Valley, and I looked at alot of boat ads on CraigsList here.....I think you could find a much better deal for the $20,000 that they are asking for the first boat.

It's Iisted under 'Houseboats' and looks like one, and 28 yrs. old....My moma told me-you better shop around:music:


The second boat looked much nicer, it's listed for one dollar, but no background info, just pics, maybe go look at this one?.......try iboat want ads...plenty of nice(er) boats for sale there.:hippie::fish2:

 

[gm280]

Ditto for what All Dodge stated...as well as so many others in your previous thread. However, being how you are going to buy one come hell or high water (but wouldn't that be a good thing with high water?), I think you will become more concerned now with inspection and looking for issues from the last ordeal. And that's what it take. Learn what to look for and examine everything. After all It is YOUR money you're are playing with... That saying of "let the buyer beware" is still viable today, especially with BOATS! Water is the most troublesome issues known to man... Keep things dry, they will last forever!

 

[boaterlady]

I'm planning on basically living on it. After years of pain this year I'm living the dream.

The inspection thing. I cannot spend $1000 on a survey every time. Not for a $10-20 k boat. That is just not feasible. I priced them at $20 a foot, to get a survey done. That's killing me grrrr. Do you see what I mean?

I've looked at several other sites as well and for houseboats in this area, I see the same ones on each site. I'll try iboats too.

Not sure what boat you saw 28 years old, probably the one for $12,500 I almost bought and got out in time.

 

[redneck joe]

agree with all. if you gotta have one ya gotta have one but just like shopping for cars (you being int he biz) you got to know your product. You know a 1972 ford pinto - while it may be in showroom shape - is not the same as a 1972 porche 911. Get to know your boat types, names, condition, etc.

 

[alldodge]

Not a full survey, try to find someone which knows something about boats. They can look in areas you might not think about. Even a car mechanic can run a compression test on the engines. If this is not an option I understand, it's just rolling the dice

 

[boaterlady]

Hi BL,:yo: I live in Vegas Valley, and I looked at alot of boat ads on CraigsList here.....I think you could find a much better deal for the $20,000 that they are asking for the first boat.

It's Iisted under 'Houseboats' and looks like one, and 28 yrs. old....My moma told me-you better shop around:music:


The second boat looked much nicer, it's listed for one dollar, but no background info, just pics, maybe go look at this one?.......try iboat want ads...plenty of nice(er) boats for sale there.:hippie::fish2:

The second boat is $28500. If I could get for $18.000 I would in a second. Which boat did you see that's 28 years old?

 

[boaterlady]

Not a full survey, try to find someone which knows something about boats. They can look in areas you might not think about. Even a car mechanic can run a compression test on the engines. If this is not an option I understand, it's just rolling the dice

Ok that makes sense. Compression test is doable. $100 a boat to look at I can do. Very helpful.

 

[JASinIL2006]

I'd want to know if the first boat comes with the lovely pink hat.

 

[Bondo]

The second boat is $28500. If I could get for $18.000 I would in a second. Which boat did you see that's 28 years old?

Ayuh,.... The 1st one,.... 2015, minus 1987 is 28 years old,....

The hulls of both look similar, are they from the same boat builder,..??

Are they steel hull, or glass,..??

 

[boaterlady]

I'd want to know if the first boat comes with the lovely pink hat.

I know, isn't that ridiculous lol. I would have liked more pics of the boat but hey.....

 

[boaterlady]

Ayuh,.... The 1st one,.... 2015, minus 1987 is 28 years old,....

The hulls of both look similar, are they from the same boat builder,..??

Are they steel hull, or glass,..??

I looked up the manufactur of the first one and believe they made those boats in steel.

 

[redneck joe]

I'd want to know if the first boat comes with the lovely pink hat.

I love 'motor boating' as well.

 

[alldodge]

I looked up the manufactur of the first one and believe they made those boats in steel.

More bad news, steel means rust and require periodic haul out for inspection. In short they require more maintenance then fiberglass and aluminum. Aluminum is the way to go for a houseboat

 

[boaterlady]

More bad news, steel means rust and require periodic haul out for inspection. In short they require more maintenance then fiberglass and aluminum. Aluminum is the way to go for a houseboat

Another friend told me that today. Even the bf with no boat knowledge pointed that out. I mean, I would consider if a good enough deal, I just know to be prepared I'll have to haul it out twice a year to clean and inspect. It is a beginner boat after all and what better way to learn I could say......this is great guys. I love learning about new things and just know I'm an addict in training lol. I'll go see it this weekend and we will see.

I love 'motor boating' as well.

I can't use smilies with iPad dang it....lol

 

[alldodge]

Twice a year is to much, once every 2 or 3 years would be my thought "IF" the bottom was primed, painted and inspected correctly. Good thing your in fresh water or it could be worst

 

[boaterlady]

Exactly. Fresh water is a good good thing. I'll see what happens.

 

[redneck joe]

no steel. I've seen one go from a small leak to sunk in less than a week.

 

[Chad Flaugher]

Good bunch of fellas to be payn' attention to! The only thing I can add is the value of patience. NOTHING is worse than forking out thousands of dollars for something, just to find out it needs tons of work. The perfect boat for the money IS OUT THERE, you just have to have the discipline to watch and wait for it! Good Luck boaterlady!