mike rousseau Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 (edited) the way i look at it... a new 16 foot aluminum...bare bones...basically a row boat... with a trailer and a 25hp 2 stroke with no electronics...no seats other then benches...no lights...no bilge...no switches or fuse panel...etc...etc... goes for $6,000 or more... i personally think this used package is a more valuable boat then the new one i have described above... just some food for thought... but hey...as far as your concerned... go as low as you can... ... Edited May 27, 2012 by Musky Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Just to confuse the issue a little more... As far as I know, that motor should have an oil reservoir and won't run if it's low on oil. If it was clean and running, I would say $6000-$6500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 well I am hoping its worth 8000.00 or my boat just lost a thousand or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 I would agree on a price for the boat as is + he fixes the motor with you paying the first $500.00 in repairs. I would suggest both of you be there when you talk to the mechanic so it is repaired completely to both of your satisfaction. I am not sure what the going price of the boat is up there however there are always great deals to be found I purchased a 1989 Ranger with a 150 that was not running right for $2200.oo and put a grand in seats, motor parts and electronics. The end result is as good as new even though it is 23 years old age is not a factor as much as was it cared for. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) I guessing Randy is no longer interested as the first post was March 24th....but I wouldn't give a dime over 4k Edited May 28, 2012 by Billy Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 BUMP!*** Ok , it's coming down to the wire , I need more input on what I should offer without insulting or ripping each other off ... Boat is in awesome shape but the engine needs a little repair ... HELP ! Randy I guessing Randy is no longer interested as the first post was March 24th....but I wouldn't give a dime over 4k I'm guessing he is still interested since he bumped it 2 days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I'm guessing he is still interested since he bumped it 2 days ago. Ewwwwww........missed that........good catch on your part....that could be the catch of the day..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I'm going to see him again tomorrow , I will show him these posts , hopefully we can agree on a happy medium . .. I'm willing to take the chance .. I'll probably trade in a repaired 75 Mariner and my 2001 Tracker SGV 14-T w 1998 30hp Evinrude on a 90 or 115 E-Tec ... I hope all goes as planned ... I find that it's a little underpowered with the 75 ..it apparently runs very well but with a little knock. ... Wish me luck ! Thank You ! Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 The engine is a worry but .. The boat itself is like new . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I'm going to see him again tomorrow , I will show him these posts , hopefully we can agree on a happy medium . .. I'm willing to take the chance .. I'll probably trade in a repaired 75 Mariner and my 2001 Tracker SGV 14-T w 1998 30hp Evinrude on a 90 or 115 E-Tec ... I hope all goes as planned ... I find that it's a little underpowered with the 75 ..it apparently runs very well but with a little knock. ... Wish me luck ! Thank You ! Randy If you with stay with Merc you should be able to keep the current controls. If you have your heart set on the E-TEC, do the research 90 vs 115. The consensus is more bang for the buck + built-in oil reservoir on the 90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I'm going to see him again tomorrow , I will show him these posts , hopefully we can agree on a happy medium . .. I'm willing to take the chance .. I'll probably trade in a repaired 75 Mariner and my 2001 Tracker SGV 14-T w 1998 30hp Evinrude on a 90 or 115 E-Tec ... I hope all goes as planned ... I find that it's a little underpowered with the 75 ..it apparently runs very well but with a little knock. ... Wish me luck ! Thank You ! Randy Depending on what you pay for it and the cost of upgrading to more horses you are probably going to be at this dollar figure, looks just as clean, maybe a little bigger hull, will defintely run over 40 mph and a great looking colour coordinated bimini, kicker is extra. Honestly, I think the 75 will be fine on that boat. http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-Must-Sell-W0QQAdIdZ383028874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Depending on what you pay for it and the cost of upgrading to more horses you are probably going to be at this dollar figure, looks just as clean, maybe a little bigger hull, will defintely run over 40 mph and a great looking colour coordinated bimini, kicker is extra. Honestly, I think the 75 will be fine on that boat. http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-Must-Sell-W0QQAdIdZ383028874 Too bad it's sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joesmink Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I'm going to see him again tomorrow , I will show him these posts , hopefully we can agree on a happy medium . .. I'm willing to take the chance .. I'll probably trade in a repaired 75 Mariner and my 2001 Tracker SGV 14-T w 1998 30hp Evinrude on a 90 or 115 E-Tec ... I hope all goes as planned ... I find that it's a little underpowered with the 75 ..it apparently runs very well but with a little knock. ... Wish me luck ! Thank You ! Randy I paid 6000 for a similar boat; 1988 starcraft mariner 210 cc with a 1988 ninety horse mariner with no riggers. Absolutely love my boat I get 30 mph on gps and the motor runs great. I like the idea of agreeing on a price and then the two of you going to the mechanic and your paying the first 500 then your friend deducts any more expence from what you agreed to pay for the boat. My 90 is 32 years old and runs fine I was lucky to buy this boat from the original owner and believed him to be upstanding about its condition and care and I didn't have to worry about it going through a bunch of different owners and who knows what. Offer4500 and you pay 500 towards engind repair, seems like a good deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 If you with stay with Merc you should be able to keep the current controls. If you have your heart set on the E-TEC, do the research 90 vs 115. The consensus is more bang for the buck + built-in oil reservoir on the 90. I have a line on a, I believe, new in crate 115 Yamaha 4 stroke. Not current year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I never bought it ... !!!! 5K gets it ! message for details ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 My thought also. How does he know middle bearing, must have had it apart plus what other damage with the NO OIL thing. Plus it's a Mariner, they don't make them anymore. From my understanding, if the Mariner was made in the USA then it is identical to a Mercury. If it was made in Japan then it is a different motor; probably made by Yamaha but not necessarily the same as an actual Yamaha brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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