what are your thoughts on this boat

[mattttt25]

please take a look at this boat...<br /><br /> http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/7/0/75989770.htm <br /><br />couple quick questions:<br /><br />1. how's it look to you? price sound reasonable?<br /><br />2. do you think it's underpowered? top speed guess?<br /><br />3. from being around these boards, i usually skip over any boat i see that runs ficht motors. any way they can be ok? good way to be sure?

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: what are your thoughts on this boat

I believe this is a broker.Find out where the boat really is.

 

[tommays]

Re: what are your thoughts on this boat

it seams to have FICHT motors why would you want to buy something that has dark cloud over its head that may affect value<br /><br />tommays

 

[Luna Sea]

Re: what are your thoughts on this boat

That looks nice. My cousin bought a Ficht, came with his Parker, we believe his was after the problem years, late 90's? I think 99 and 2000 and up were good. Search Johnson forum to verify. That boat will make you forget the other one real quick!

 

[mattttt25]

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charlie- why do you say it's a broker? usually the brokers on boat trader list their email address and website. i called the number and got a guy's voice mail. waiting for his return call.<br /><br />tommays- i'm hoping the engines are sound and want to make a educated decision on the package. the boat fits exactly what i am looking for- larger walkaround, twin engines, good shape (at least from the photos), not too old, and price in my budget. i won't let a certain opinion over a product turn me away until i have all the facts (reminds you of the bayliner post, huh?).<br /><br />anyone else have an opinion, or can answer the above 3 questions? (wishing more people actually visited the BOAT forum on a BOATING website. should have posted this in dockside chat.)

 

[pdgallag]

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Matt, Everything I have heard about Striper's are good. Can't comment about the engine though. One thing I can say is that in my opinnion prices on LI are higher then elsewhere when I was researching boats....You may be able to find a similar boat somplace closer to you for less $$$. Maybe?

 

[DJ]

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I've never heard anything bad about Stripers, or the parent-Seaswirl, for that matter.<br /><br />1999 was not the best year for Ficht. If they have been updated, they're probably OK.

 

[Darren Smith]

Re: what are your thoughts on this boat

For a semi accurate value check NADA guides . The web site gives you the option of with or without base motor, and you can also check the value of outboards separate. I used the sight regularly when I was searching for a boat. Also google "boat reviews" and you will get lots of sights that have written reviews, but I can't remember if that boat or model was in it.

 

[mattttt25]

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thanks fellas. already ran nada, base boat with a single 200 was about 23,000. subtract the 200 and add two 150s and i come to 28,000 without the gadgets it might have. i'm worried it doesn't have a trailer, though. i figure the price can come down, especially with the ficht's. i just need to learn everything i can about these motors and develop a plan to check them out thoroughly. the heavy salt use has to be considered as well.