"Captain Chaos" wrote in message
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I went to look at a boat that was listed on Ebay last weekend.
Knowing little about boats, didn't really know what to look for except
overall general condition. Looked good to me compared to others I've
seen in price range. Hull seemed in good shape, upholstery was good,
engine seemed good, so I took the plunge and bought it tonight. There
was a bit of a bidding war between two folks in the last 2 minutes
that ran the price up some unfortunately. I don't know why folks
don't wait til the last few seconds to start a biddign war. It would
keep the price lower by my thinking. Anyway, I sniped it in the end
with 9 seconds to go. Tell me what you think.

Ebay Item # 4564837481



I would never buy a boat sight unseen and without the purchase being subject
to a structural survey and compression test of the engine...I hope you did
that. If not, bad news.

The ad listed a soft spot under the engine. Not good.

The engine has been rebuilt and will need to be replaced in the next 1,000
hours.

" The new owner should take the time to change fluids and detail the boat"
Yikes! Does this mean that the oil has not been changed???

OMC outdrive....good luck in finding replacement parts for a 1989.

Sorry to say but for a 19 foot no name bowrider you could have done better.

But I hope it works out for you.