jamesgangnc wrote:
On Apr 26, 5:04 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 26 Apr 2007 11:09:37 -0700, rr wrote:

1998 BAYLINER CIERA EXPRESS 23' BOAT CABIN V8/ TRAILER
1998 BAYLINER CIERA EXPRESS 23' BOAT CABIN V8/ TRAILER
I saw this boat on Ebay, I've been trying to get one for a
while, do you guys recommend that?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...ESS-23-BOAT-CA...
Has anyone bought a boat off Ebay before.
Thanks
It seems priced a little high to me, but then again, I'm spoiled when
it comes to paying for boats.

Low ball the guy at $11,500 - the way the market is for these kind of
boats, you might even want to try $10,000 - you never know.

As to buying off eBay - you takes your chances. If I bid on it, I'd
want it surveyed at least and have the trailer safety checked - it
looks like a retro-fit trailer and older than the boat. At the minimum
you'll want contingencies on the sale like acceptable inspection and
actual run on the boat before I came across with the money.

It looks to be in good shape.

I know people who have purchased off eBay and been very happy. I also
know people who have purchased off eBay and gotten screwed. Those who
got screwed didn't take the correct precautions.

Are you sure you want a 23' bayliner bubble boat? Just about
everything about it is a compromise. It's really too small to be
comfortable as an overnighter or to deal with any serious water. If
you're shopping in that price range just get yourself a good day boat
and forget about sleeping on it. My 2c.



Uh-oh, the Derby, Kansas, boating mafia will be making a house call at
your address. Batten the hatches. :}