All original 1985 Bayliner 1952 cuddy. 19 1/2 ft LOA. 2300 lbs empty.
2.1L 4 cyl Volvo Penta 270 I/O w/ approx 500 hrs. Closed cooling system. 3
props- newer 14.5x21 (repitched/cupped 14.5x19) 3 blade stainless for
lightweight speed 2-4 persons, original 14.5x 17 alum. for full loads, and
used once 15x15 alum. as spare (revs too high for general use, but hole
shots like a rocket- should re-pitch up). White hull w/ wide Navy blue
gunnel stripe and dark red pinstripes. Taupe (primary)/Blue/Red (accents)
interior. Oversize (up to 22') Shore Land'r roller trailer w/ electric
brakes (axle assembly new in summer '04 to add brakes) & bearing buddies,
new wiring and 7 pin round connector. Runs great, absolutely sips gas, not a
speed demon. 38 mph top speed loaded light. 32 mph w/ full load. Planes at
17 mph. Marvelous condition for a used boat- better cond than most 10 yr old
boats and many 5 yr old ones. Full instrumentation. The only thing that
doesn't work is the cigarette lighter. (socket works, lighter is old)

Full custom cover, convertible top, newer 200 watt Dual digital am/fm/cd (w/
input for disc changer or XM) with 4 Klipsch 100 watt weatherized (poly
cones, painted magnets myself) 2-way bookshelf speakers permanently mounted
fore and aft of the lounge seats facing inward. Will pull 1 skier or boarder
at 30 mph, 3 on a tube. Have 2 tow ropes, (1 sectional, 1 single) 1 pair
skis, 2 one yr old tubes, (1 single Slash2 steerable, 1 TopGun multi rider
flat tube) and 1 Hydroslide kneeboard. 2 ski vests (1 XPS neoprene XL, 1
nylon L) 6 life jackets, 1 floatation cushion. 1 oar, fire extinguisher, etc
etc. (Near St. Louis MO. No one ever believes us when we tell 'em it's an
'85- lots of positive comments.

New impeller yearly, new batt fall '04, new u-joint bellows fall '04. New
exhaust bellows '02. Engine Oil changes every 50 hrs using syn-tech 10w30,
Outdrive every 50 hrs w/ 30wt, properly winterized and stored indoors during
winter, properly covered and maintained during the season. Have lots of pics
to send if requested, both in and out of water. Boat named "Cruise Money",
(Navy blue custom vinyl lettering across transom, port lettering lower right
transom above swim platform, 'Cancun' font) since we spent our Caribbean
cruise savings to buy it. 1 hr from Carlyle lake, 1.5 hrs from Rend lake for
test drives. Will be on Rend Sunday the 7th all day, splashing at Sailboat
Harbor.


"HotRod" wrote in message
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What type of boat? Where?

"Stanley Barthfarkle" wrote in message
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I'd have offered half that, to be honest, and the "soft spot" thing is
worrisome...

A boat with lots of hours which has been cared for properly and run
regularly is worth more than a low hour boat which has sat neglected. A
stored boat should always have new fluids before storage, as gasoline
does nasty things to carbs and fuel system components when it turns to
varnish, and used oil and coolant have acids in them that will harm the
engine.

"Soft spots" are usually due to standing water, which can only accumulate
if left uncovered or improperly covered for a length of time, meaning
there are other likely moisture related concerns like rusted fittings,
cables, and controls which may be unseen until they fail. Replacing
flooring in that location will be a nightmare- replacing a transom will
be nearly impossible for a novice, and very expensive with a
professional.

You want a great boat for skiing, tubing, etc? I'll sell you ours after
next weekend for $5k. Immaculately maintained, stored indoors during
winter, fully covered in summer, and doesn't have any "weathering" or
need any maintenance, since I treat it with the care it deserves as a
valued asset.


"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