Hi all,
1st post!
I'm looking at a 2006 stingray 250lr in nj
Boat was at an indoor warehouse during sandy and appears to be in good condition. Has the mercruiser 350 with a bravo 1 and laser ss prop
I'm planning to use this for weekend fun with wife and friends, no more than 4 - 6 people on board at any time. Doubt we will ski, but might pull a tube once in a while.
First time boat owner, but licensed pilot and motorcyclist. (Not that it means ill be good at driving a boat, but I'm pretty good with machinery.). I'm also mechanically inclined, having swapped axles, struts, water pumps, a arms, turbos, intake, on my scca racer.
I'll be keeping the boat in a slip, and not planning on towing. Dry docking in winter. Will likely do my own basic maint (water pumps, hoses, etc.)
Questions about the choice.
Is this too much boat for a 1st timer? My thinking is that because its a bowrider and the long swim platform accounts for a 2 feet of the loa that it shouldn't be too much of a bear with some training and practice.
Questions about the boat. Has about 200 hours on the motor, comes with elec trim tabs, camper canvas and was slipped in saltwater most of its life. Was well maintained by a marina, who isn't involved in the sale, but did vouch for the owners good track record with maintenance and had sold the boat to the owner. Color is white with black and the boat has bottom paint. Marina is willing to let me store over winter since the owner is paid up. Boat is winterized already, but marina and owner is willing to put it in the water for me, if I want to check ride.
Looking at the boat, the hull appears very uniform and glossy and the motor looks brand new. Also has dual battery setup. Out drive has what links like salty white patina, but seems to be I good shape with the exception of a 1/2 in piece missing from the skeg. I have the HID number but not sure what to do with it. Marina ran the motor vin for me and gave me the history which only had 1 entry for a thermostat replacement.
Given that the boat is 6 yrs old, do you think I'll need a full survey to just check the motor/drive? What might be the cost of such? Will I need one for insurance anyway? What should I look for on this type of boat? Any common problem spots?
Should I go for the check ride? I suspect if I do the ride and buy ill have to pay to rewinterize.
Finally, I think I can get his for about 20k. What do you think of the cost range? Seems in line with nada.
Any help about the brand, and my choices would be greatly appreciated.
1st post!
I'm looking at a 2006 stingray 250lr in nj
Boat was at an indoor warehouse during sandy and appears to be in good condition. Has the mercruiser 350 with a bravo 1 and laser ss prop
I'm planning to use this for weekend fun with wife and friends, no more than 4 - 6 people on board at any time. Doubt we will ski, but might pull a tube once in a while.
First time boat owner, but licensed pilot and motorcyclist. (Not that it means ill be good at driving a boat, but I'm pretty good with machinery.). I'm also mechanically inclined, having swapped axles, struts, water pumps, a arms, turbos, intake, on my scca racer.
I'll be keeping the boat in a slip, and not planning on towing. Dry docking in winter. Will likely do my own basic maint (water pumps, hoses, etc.)
Questions about the choice.
Is this too much boat for a 1st timer? My thinking is that because its a bowrider and the long swim platform accounts for a 2 feet of the loa that it shouldn't be too much of a bear with some training and practice.
Questions about the boat. Has about 200 hours on the motor, comes with elec trim tabs, camper canvas and was slipped in saltwater most of its life. Was well maintained by a marina, who isn't involved in the sale, but did vouch for the owners good track record with maintenance and had sold the boat to the owner. Color is white with black and the boat has bottom paint. Marina is willing to let me store over winter since the owner is paid up. Boat is winterized already, but marina and owner is willing to put it in the water for me, if I want to check ride.
Looking at the boat, the hull appears very uniform and glossy and the motor looks brand new. Also has dual battery setup. Out drive has what links like salty white patina, but seems to be I good shape with the exception of a 1/2 in piece missing from the skeg. I have the HID number but not sure what to do with it. Marina ran the motor vin for me and gave me the history which only had 1 entry for a thermostat replacement.
Given that the boat is 6 yrs old, do you think I'll need a full survey to just check the motor/drive? What might be the cost of such? Will I need one for insurance anyway? What should I look for on this type of boat? Any common problem spots?
Should I go for the check ride? I suspect if I do the ride and buy ill have to pay to rewinterize.
Finally, I think I can get his for about 20k. What do you think of the cost range? Seems in line with nada.
Any help about the brand, and my choices would be greatly appreciated.
