Hey guys what do you think of this boat?

[mcontrer82]

I saw this add on craigslist for a 1985 starcraft. What do you all think?

https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/boa/4304019954.html

 

[Country Dave]

I know the add says firm but I don't think he will sell it for 1500. Its a 1000 boat at best.

 

[mcontrer82]

Yes I agree. That's what I offered him. I'm waiting to see his reply.

 

[rscottp]

Country Dave » 31 Jan 2014, 15:44[/url]"]I know the add says firm but I don't think he will sell it for 1500. Its a 1000 boat at best.

If he is firm on his price he shouldn't say he needs $ in the ad.

 

[Country Dave]

rscottp » 16 minutes ago[/url]"]

Country Dave » 31 Jan 2014, 15:44[/url]"]I know the add says firm but I don't think he will sell it for 1500. Its a 1000 boat at best.

If he is firm on his price he shouldn't say he needs $ in the ad.

Agreed.

 

[lovedr79]

It looks like it would be a good boat

 

[earl60446]

I think it is worth the $1500. A 70hp yamaha is worth that easy, assuming it runs ok. Trailer looks ok and the outside of the boat looks good, very nice lines. I agree the inside is a project but most of us here will end up doing that anyway. Starcraft makes a good boat.
Tim

 

[Country Dave]

I don't see a 24 year old 70HP 2 stroke worth anywhere near $1500 $500 if its in "good" working order.

 

[romany275]

Well I guess this is as good as time as any to make my first post - I love this forum by the way. I can honestly say that set-up at that price wouldn't last 5 minutes here in the Pacific Northwest - as a matter of fact he'd probably end up having a bidding war. Let's assume that Country Dave is right and the motor is worth $500 (I think it's worth a lot more). That galvanized trailer is worth at least $400 - $500. That leaves $500 to $600 for a 17.5 foot great looking StarCraft boat - c'mon man. Give the poor guy his $1,500 and know that you still stole that boat. Good luck.

romany275

 

[Country Dave]

romany275 » Today, 13:04[/url]"]Well I guess this is as good as time as any to make my first post - I love this forum by the way. I can honestly say that set-up at that price wouldn't last 5 minutes here in the Pacific Northwest - as a matter of fact he'd probably end up having a bidding war. Let's assume that Country Dave is right and the motor is worth $500 (I think it's worth a lot more). That galvanized trailer is worth at least $400 - $500. That leaves $500 to $600 for a 17.5 foot great looking StarCraft boat - c'mon man. Give the poor guy his $1,500 and know that you still stole that boat. Good luck.

romany275

LOL Welcome aboard,

Its a riveted hull, not all welded and it needs lots of work. The trailer is in "fair" shape from what we can see. It could need hubs and spindles. I will sell you all of the 25 year old smaller HP 2 strokes you care to buy for $1500 Its a $1000 rig at best.

 

[earl60446]

Well, how go's the boat buying ? I see the ad is still up there. Not sure that means much though.
Tim

 

[Country Dave]

I text this guy last night,

I have a friend in Louisiana who if he could buy it right would go and get it. This was our conversation.

 

[earl60446]

So what is your point?
Were you being truthful with the guy?
Was the $1100 a valid offer or just playing games?
Tim

 

[Country Dave]

earl60446 » Today, 13:19[/url]"]So what is your point?
Were you being truthful with the guy?
Was the $1100 a valid offer or just playing games?
Tim

Well I don't know that I had a specific "point" other than the boat is still for sale and it doesn't look like the guy is going to come off his price, so I would imagine it will be for sale for sometime to come.

I mentioned in that very post that I have a friend in Louisiana who was interested "If the price was right" and that price would be $1100 or less. It a $1000 BM&T on a good day. Hope that answers your question.