Would you buy this boat for $200.00?

[okie catfishen]

I have a friend that wants to get rid of this boat so he will have a place to park his new one. He bought it for $1000.00 and planded on rebuilding it but never got around to it in 3 years, but he left it uncovered everything but the motor and the floor rotted out. The motor will run but will not stay running because it has set for so long. It is a 17' Baretta Super Sport with a 4 cyld. volvo inboard motor. There is a few scratches on the outside but no holes or dints. I was thinking of making it into a fishing boat? Let me know what you think.

Keith,
Newcastle, Ok

[ka_c4_boom]

heck yeah its worth that

[thomcat]

heck yeah, a little tlc and your good as new

[shotdemducks]

check it over real good, and I would check on parts in your area for the motor as far as cost. After I did research and thought I had time to rebuild it, seems like a fair price. The trailer is worth at least $100 bucks I would say.JMO

[navigator]

check it over real good, and I would check on parts in your area for the motor as far as cost. After I did research and thought I had time to rebuild it, seems like a fair price. The trailer is worth at least $100 bucks I would say.JMO


like the duckhunter said, the trailer might be worth $200. One thing to keep in mind is how much time/money you have to spend.

If it will cost you 1,000-1,500 to get it like you want it could you get another boat you like for the similar $$$$

[gardengrz]

if you got an inside place to work on it and plenty of patience it looks like itd be a worthwhile project.:big_smile:

[GoFish_Tony]

Looks pretty good from 20 feet away. Trailer is for sure worth $200.

As for the boat... The weather was NOT kind to that poor boat. With the floors being that rotton I would worry about more structural damage that may not be so obvious. With that being an I/O I would be concerned that the stringers might by soft. Even if they are incapsolated in fiberglass they can still rot out. That can lead to all kinds of problems, including keeping the motor where it belongs... in the boat!

Just my $.02 worth. If you decide to make a project out of it, then PLEASE take lots of pictures and keep us informed.

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[Mr.T]

How much money do you have to throw away? If you have enough, you might get that boat into usable condition some day. If you run out of money, you'll have a half-rebuilt boat that's worth about $500 no matter how much you've spent on it.

You couldn't give that boat to me. Even if I was looking for a "project" boat.

[Ahquabi_Master]

uh yeah i would take that

[truckin4x4]

i thinkt hat the boat is worth it but just make sure you have the money and the time to spend on it. i have a boat in that condition and had the same plan and it's still sitting. waitting on money to put into it. it's going to take a bit to get it into running order not alone the condition of the boat it's self. some one said earlier that the runners under the deck could be bad and i have that problem with mine right now. i think that all i did was buy someone elses headake. i would not buy that boat.

[micus]

If you are willing to put the sweat equity into it--go for it!:lol:

[bigredsbbq]

looks like alot of work and money to me sorry just my opinion

[JAinSC]

I think it'd work out just fine. Have the motor straightened out, gut the whole thing dwon to the stringers (amke sure they haven't rotted out - hopefully, they will not be wood - fi so you'll have to replace them too: doable, but a bit more work) and glass in a new deck. Mount some rod holders and put in a livewell and go fishin!

[metalman]

How much money do you have to throw away? If you have enough, you might get that boat into usable condition some day. If you run out of money, you'll have a half-rebuilt boat that's worth about $500 no matter how much you've spent on it.

You couldn't give that boat to me. Even if I was looking for a "project" boat.
Mr. T is right on it. The $$ you pay for it will soon be forgotten as the cost to rebuild it climbs and as he says, no matter how much you have in it it'll only be worth what you can get for it. I am a big believer in hard work equals results but no amount of "sweat equity" will offset the dollars needed to restore it.
Marine grade supplies are expensive and there is no point doing half a job. Even if you plan to sell it when it's done you wouldn't want it on your consience that someone is out in a boat you know had compromises made in it's rebuild.
I have been through this exercise and a boat I had $7,000 in I ended up selling for $1,000. Everything is do-able but some things are better left alone unless you are totally committed.
You may end up with something to be proud of but you will never get your money back out of it if you do it right.
If you go ahead with it I wish you good luck...W

[carpet1]

its worth 200 I would buy it

[trnsmsn]

Mr. T is right on it. The $$ you pay for it will soon be forgotten as the cost to rebuild it climbs and as he says, no matter how much you have in it it'll only be worth what you can get for it. I am a big believer in hard work equals results but no amount of "sweat equity" will offset the dollars needed to restore it.
Marine grade supplies are expensive and there is no point doing half a job. Even if you plan to sell it when it's done you wouldn't want it on your consience that someone is out in a boat you know had compromises made in it's rebuild.
I have been through this exercise and a boat I had $7,000 in I ended up selling for $1,000. Everything is do-able but some things are better left alone unless you are totally committed.
You may end up with something to be proud of but you will never get your money back out of it if you do it right.
If you go ahead with it I wish you good luck...W

I'm With Both Of Ya, Steer Clear Of It. You'll Have More $$ In It Than It's Worth BEFORE You're Finished. JMHO But I'll Bet On It

[three_rivers]

Whoa fellas, i see a boat that he may have 500 in if he puts down some plywood for a couple years use. Mines eating that much every two months and if he gets two years out of it i'd say that would be a good investment. My question would be do you have a boat? If not the trailer is worth that.......

[chattycatty]

Probably worth $200! If you have the time, money and patience to invest, I say go for it!

[gardengrz]

I THINK THE MAIN CONCERN WOULD BE WHAT KIND OF SHAPE THE OUTDRIVE IS IN. THATS WHAT WILL HURT YOU IF ITS BAD.:roll_eyes:

[AwShucks]

Boat, motor trailer = $ 200.00
Floor & stringers = $1000.00
Labor = FREE

sell in two years at 1200.00 = loss on cost of labor
sell in two years at 1500.00 = recoup labor of $300.00
sell in two years at 2000.00 = break even on labor (all most)
Use of boat for 1 to 1 1/2 years means your way ahead of the cost.

fix it up right where it will last another 8 or 10 years and your way, way ahead of the cost. Every year boats are more expensive. You buy used boats now for what I paid for a brand new 19' deep V with an 85 HP Evinrude and dilly tilt trailer in '78 (about $4,200). But when you get right down to it, you have to go by your gut feelings.

[bigcat_chaser]

Wow what a cross section of opinions on this one, I personally wouldnt waste the gas to go pick it up, the trailer may be worth two hundred if tires are decent ect... but cant tell from pictures. I kinda look at it like an old car If for some reason this is your dream boat then rebuild it with pride and be prepared to spend countless hours and lots of money to get it right, If it's just a cheap boat to fish out of then I kinda think maybe you would be better advised to save up or get a small loan and spend 2500.00 for a decent little boat that wont leave you paddling just my .02 worth either way good luck let us know how it comes out :big_smile:

[whichrod]

i would buy it but not to fix up pay the 200 for it pull the motor and lower unit save the trailor and any other parts you may need, then just look for another boat that has engine problems and swap it with yours, what i learned over the years is a boat itself are cheap its the motor and trailor that cost, take a saws all and chop the boat up and take it tot he dump

[ribsplitter]

I think alot depends on you ... Are you capable of looking the motor over and determining what it takes to fix it and what is wrong with it and then fixing it and putting it in running order without taking it somewhere etc. As for the floor if the stringers are rotted out its alot of work, if there ok a new floor is minor in my book in fact we just finished one with a totally rotted floor this spring and it really wasnt much of a job or much cost.Also like some of the guys said the trailor is worth 200 dollars you could always buy it and check it all out and see before you dump the money in it to fix it and if its not worth it in your book sell the trailor and get all you bank back except the time you spent checking it out a little morer in depth..

[WylieCat]

Amazing how many "fixer up projects" end up sitting somewhere after the enthusiasm runs out.

I have a 79 Jeep in the barn that has been there 10 years...waiting....waiting....and waiting.

[catgetter1]

But when you get right down to it, you have to go by your gut feelings.[/quote] Couldn't put it in any better words. It's how you feel about it in the end, your call, lot's of satisfaction in a job well done.
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[RamRod]

Here's my boat that I recently fixed up. Took me a solid week and a half from start till finish from daylight till dark. But the time ivested was well worth the outcome. Hope this helps.

http://www.catfish1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15309

[bigmike]

The boat is definitely worth looking into as far as how much it would cost to fix the motor and make sure there is no cracks around the transom area, but if that all check out the boat is worth it.

[gcarlin]

Thats a shame that it wasnt taken better care of, but if you have the time,money and place to do the rebuild then go for it. Good Luck

[boilerman]

I too agree w/Mr. T. I would say no. By the time you spend the money to fix it, you could buy another one without the hassel. An example is the one in the classified adds of BOC. It's a $1000 bucks. You'll have well over than before it's done.

[IL Hunter]

It looks like its a pretty big project. If you want to invest the time and you know how much monye you can spend go for it.

[Mr.T]

Well, if you're determined to buy that money pit, I'd suggest that you at least spend some time in the very beginning making absolutely sure the engine and outdrive are in good working order before you spend a dime on anything else.

Drain all the fuel, replace the spark plugs, new engine oil and filter, new lower unit oil, new water pump, new clean fuel with stabilizer added.

Fire it up with a water hose and earmuffs attached and see what happens. It probably won't run worth a darn. Rebuild the carb and then see what happens.

And if you have any way to run it with the lower unit in the lake (find a ramp that's not busy so you're not in anyone's way), you'll find out a lot more about how the engine runs than you can with the hose attached.

If the owner will let you do all that before you finalize the purchase, it'd be money and time well spent.

If you do all that and it still won't run well, stop before you waste any more money.

[catfisherfromball]

Keeyaawww dats sounds like a good deal, but I would make a shrimp boat out of it....good luck at watever you do....

[catfisher43]

cant beat that price.

[okie catfishen]

Here's my boat that I recently fixed up. Took me a solid week and a half from start till finish from daylight till dark. But the time ivested was well worth the outcome. Hope this helps.

http://www.catfish1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15309


Hey RamRod you did a nice job on that boat! I am getting a lot of mixed feelings from people, but I really like what you have done with your boat.

Great Work,
Keith
Newcastle, Ok

[oldstylelight]

Even if you do get a boat like that back in workin order, it aint no fishin boat. where ya gonna mount the troll motor or the rod holders. Definite no from me. "a boat is a hole in the water into which one pours money" (plus it aint even the right kind! good luck.