JoshS Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Hi guys, I've been looking for a boat for a few weeks now... most good deals go quick and I've lucked out a few times. SO many options out there and considering I'm new to the boat game, my head is spinning! Anyway, I came across this one and would like to hear some valuable opinions... http://dayton.craigslist.org/boa/2492536970.html According to the seller, the boat was used rarely, stored inside. It's in Dayton Ohio, 7 hrs from me in Toronto so not that bad a drive. Seems like a steal but would love to hear some thoughts from more experienced boat owners.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Looks like a good price... If that's the boat your looking for... Id buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew3 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Hi guys, I've been looking for a boat for a few weeks now... most good deals go quick and I've lucked out a few times. SO many options out there and considering I'm new to the boat game, my head is spinning! Anyway, I came across this one and would like to hear some valuable opinions... http://dayton.craigslist.org/boa/2492536970.html According to the seller, the boat was used rarely, stored inside. It's in Dayton Ohio, 7 hrs from me in Toronto so not that bad a drive. Seems like a steal but would love to hear some thoughts from more experienced boat owners.... No payment until it is hooked to your truck with papers in hand. Personally, sounds to good to be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Looks like a good deal but try to get him to meet you at the border. That way you will know if he is up front or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 real good deal with the honda on her I would want to confirm everything real well too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshS Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Spoke to the owner, seems legit. The family is selling off their Dad's possessions and wants to get rid of it. Anyone have any experience with this particular boat? I think it's a 171 Millentia but not sure. Thanks for the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 smokercraft make a good boat no problems there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Be absolutely certain you have a letter of clear title and copies of probate certificates, death certificates, etc to satisfy whether the family has authorization to distribute/sell estate items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Like everyone else said make sure it is all legit but my parents friend buys boats from all over the states they are alot cheaper there with the economy over there and he just makes a huge profit when he sells it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Is this one still available. I saw it last night and noticed it was dayton as well http://dayton.craigslist.org/boa/2491323079.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshS Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 That Tracker looks like a good deal too but I've just heard so many horror stories about Trackers... Good point on the papers Irish, thanks. Anything else you can think of please let me know.. info and tips are greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Gorgeous boat....great price...but yes, you really have to make sure you have all your ducks in a row. Proof that there is no lien on it...know what to expect at the border, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigdritchie Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 The 171 Millentia is a very nice boat. Personally, I would buy that over the Tracker every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 What everybody else said, buying private is always cheaper but there are never any guarantee`s and I would think buying private from a party in another country could be even riskier. Before I bought my last boat I ran into so many scams it was shocking,my last boat was purchased privately from a police officer. I figured if you can`t trust a cop who can you trust!!! Having said that I still had him produce proper documentation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thats about a normal price for used boats down here in the USA. I read the prices that people ask up North and I am amazed that people pay them for a used boat. You should receive a title signed by an authorized person both for a trailer and the boat. A bill of sale with the price of the boat and the price of the trailer stated. A copy of the death certificate and a copy of the dispersion document as to who has the right to the boat and is cleared to sell it. You can also request instead to have someone title it in their name and purchase it from that party if you think their will be an issue with legal ownership of the boat and no one to sign over the title. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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