My advice for checking your transom rot would be to remove a few
screws/bolts if you've got lots of stuff bolted to the back. See how the
screws / bolts look. If they're rusted out or break then there's a great
chance that you've got some good rot in there. Surprising enough, for me,
my transom fooled me initially into thinking it was good, but had I checked
the hardware, then that would be a great sign.


"Butch Davis" wrote in message
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Sounds like a deal to me. You should plan to spend a few days to get the
boat seaworthy before using it. Trailer should have the tires checked and
probably replaced if over six years old. Wheel bearings should be
inspected and repacked. Check brakes if so equipped. Check winch and
strap. Take the boat to a shop and have the Evinrude tested and serviced.
Probably needs a water pump kit after sitting for so long. Have the
steering cable checked and lubed. Test all wiring and particularly the
bilge pump wiring. Check bilge pump operation, too. For sure new
battery(ies) will be needed. Make certain the mooring and anchor lines are
not rotted.

Finally, get your local USCG Aux guys to do a courtesy inspection before
you launch. If you have a chum who boats it would be a good idea to have
him/her launch with you and take the second boat along in case you have
unexpected problems on the first trip.

Sounds like a potentially great starter boat.

Butch
"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:gdqre.56481$xm3.49814@attbi_s21...
If it is as you say. No wiring problems. Runs good. No rot in the
seats or floor, upholstry in good shape and no tears in the stitching
then it is definetly worth $1500.
Oh - how are the tires. Are they dryrotted.

$1500 is a good deal unless there are problems that will require serious
money to fix.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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"Jeff" wrote in message
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My sister wants to sell me a boat, its a 1978 16 Foot Bayliner with a
small
cabin and seating up front and in back. It has a 75 HP Evinrude Outboard
and
a single axle trailer. It comes with a depth finder and 4 Penn Rods and
Reels. The boat is fiberglass and in immaculate condition. It has been
kept
under a carport, used very little and always covered with a tarp. There
is
no rust on the trailer and the motor runs good. She wants 1500 for the
whole
deal, anyone have any idea what this thing might be worth?