What would you pay?

[countryguy1717]

NADA doesnt even go this old. Its not for me but a friend. 1973 crestliner cuddy. Guy is asking $4,000. For its age it looks pretty good. I was thinking if it ran fine and everything worked maybe $2,000?

 

[Idlespeedonly]

Re: What would you pay?

I think I would let him keep it. That is a stringer not a mercruiser drive. other than that It appears to be well cared for.

Edit: If it passed a sea trial with flying colors, no rot,I would probably consider it for 2000 dollars. If I could get a couple of years out of it I would be happy. The trailer alone is worth over 1000 dollars.

 

[southkogs]

Re: What would you pay?

If everything runs fine and the boat is in good shape, $2k is reasonable for it. A '73 is an OMC electric shift Stringer Drive. OMC's been outta' business for over 10 years and they stopped making the Electric Shift around '77. It's a decent drive, but it'll require attention.

I'd say pass, unless you're familiar with the drive. Most mechanics I encounter won't even look at it.

Welcome aboard.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: What would you pay?

Welcome aboard.

Sorry but I would absolutely pass on that. I have no doubt of the condition since it is "military owned" and probably has low hours but due to the age and MOST of all the out of production VERY problematic outdrive.

 

[thumpar]

Re: What would you pay?

If it was Merc or Volvo I would say go for it at $2k to maybe $3k but with the stringer drive I wouldn't touch it.

 

[Grub54891]

Re: What would you pay?

I've rebuilt/worked on them drives quite a bit. As it stands now,I won't touch them anymore.:facepalm:

 

[countryguy1717]

Re: What would you pay?

Thanks for the input guys. I'm trying to get him to check out an 88 bluewater 19' open bow with a 5.7 he's just looking for a family boat. Hopefully the stringers are good.