I agree with you, it seems curious.

If it's being sold by a broker then I have to figure something is wrong with
it but just ask the broker straight out. Tell him/her that you're going to
have the full survey/mechanical done anyway so if there's anything to know
then it would be best to know now. If the broker has other boats (which they
do since they're a broker) then it will be in their best interest to come
clean, maybe steer you into something else.

If it's being sold privately then I suppose it could be the real deal, maybe
it's a divorce sale or an estate thing.

Have a close look yourself first, if all seems in order then go ahead with
the survey and keep your fingers crossed, maybe you've found the elusive
"wicked deal" we all hope for.



"Dano" wrote in message
link.net...
I have come across what seems like a pretty good deal. It's a 1989 Four
Winns Vista 315. Twin OMC 5.7s cobra outdrives 700 hours. In pretty
decent
shape. Assuming that it passes a survey, mechanical check and seatrial, I
think I can pick it up for about $15k. The boat is located in Minnesota.
It seems like a lot of boat for the money. Am I missing something here...
it is as good a deal as it sounds? Checking internet listings most in
that
age are listed at almost double the price.... not that they are getting
it,
but at least they are asking. Any advise appreciated. Please post here
as
my real e-mail is not listed due to spam.

Thanks.
-Dano