Now, remember that I'm working on an "austerity" budget, so I can't
really be picky.

I have the opportunity to buy a 1984 19' Searay w/cuddy, trailer, 3.0
135hp OMC (Yeah, I've already heard that the motor for that size boat
is underpowered) which has been gone through and tested, it has good
canvas and everything is in very good shape. The upholstery needs some
attention, but I consider that a minor detail. The price has been set
at $1300.00 to $1500.00. Is this a good price? Is this a decent boat?

On 29 Jun 2006 21:43:05 -0700, Mike wrote:
Now, remember that I'm working on an "austerity" budget, so I can't
really be picky.

I have the opportunity to buy a 1984 19' Searay w/cuddy, trailer, 3.0
135hp OMC (Yeah, I've already heard that the motor for that size boat
is underpowered) which has been gone through and tested, it has good
canvas and everything is in very good shape. The upholstery needs some
attention, but I consider that a minor detail. The price has been set
at $1300.00 to $1500.00. Is this a good price? Is this a decent boat?


If trailer is included, it is a good deal that could accommodate some
unpleasant surprises. If not, I would consider is merely a fair deal.

i

I have the opportunity to buy a 1984 19' Searay w/cuddy, trailer, 3.0
135hp OMC (Yeah, I've already heard that the motor for that size boat
is underpowered) which has been gone through and tested, it has good
canvas and everything is in very good shape. The upholstery needs some
attention, but I consider that a minor detail. The price has been set
at $1300.00 to $1500.00. Is this a good price? Is this a decent boat?


If it doesn't leak or have hidden hull damage, it's a good deal.

Stanley Barthfarkle wrote:
I have the opportunity to buy a 1984 19' Searay w/cuddy, trailer, 3.0
135hp OMC (Yeah, I've already heard that the motor for that size boat
is underpowered) which has been gone through and tested, it has good
canvas and everything is in very good shape. The upholstery needs some
attention, but I consider that a minor detail. The price has been set
at $1300.00 to $1500.00. Is this a good price? Is this a decent boat?


If it doesn't leak or have hidden hull damage, it's a good deal.

No leaks, the hull is in good shape. He's kind of a stickler for
details and is even mounting a new prop and replacing a failing
ignition coil. The guy is the father of one of my daughters' friends
and has taken the kids out on the boat recently. The only thing it does
need is the upholstery redone.

Forget it ! You're not ready for a boat. Until you're ready to start
poring money down a wet hole (hmmm) (I didn't say warm wet hole), without
buyers lament, you're not ready.
G

"Ignoramus6056" wrote in message
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On 29 Jun 2006 21:59:37 -0700, Mike wrote:

Ignoramus6056 wrote:
On 29 Jun 2006 21:43:05 -0700, Mike wrote:



If trailer is included, it is a good deal that could accommodate some
unpleasant surprises. If not, I would consider is merely a fair deal.

i

"....accomodate some unpleasant surprises...." Could you clarify this?
The trailer is included, the boat runs good. I looked at the receipt
from a marina I'm familiar with for the servicing. What are your
concers? I'd really like to know if I'm making a mistake.


there are always possibilities for surprises. Rot, engine problems,
water in lower unit, bad electrical connections or whatever. Old boats
usually come with some surprises.

i

Mike wrote:
there are always possibilities for surprises. Rot, engine problems,
water in lower unit, bad electrical connections or whatever. Old boats
usually come with some surprises.

i


Well, I live on the shores of lake Ontario. Fortunately, most of the
people I associate with are all boaters with many of them able to do
most of the work. That makes it a bit more economical when problems
arise.

As far as pouring money into holes is concerned, well, I have a street
rod (hole in asphalt), a house (hole in ground), a business (hole in
bank account), a wife (hole in head) and kids (holes everywhere). Why
do you think I'm working on the austerity budget plan?

However, I will address the possibilities as best I can. Your
information has been appreciated and tells me what things to
scrutinize. Thanks.


If you like the boat and it appears you have the resources to meet the
usual minor 'surprises'..go for it. When I paid $5K for my sailboat, I
knew I'd be ordering a new trailer within a couple of years. I just
didn't expect it to cost $2300. + tax.

On 29 Jun 2006 21:43:05 -0700, "Mike" wrote:
Now, remember that I'm working on an "austerity" budget, so I can't
really be picky.

I have the opportunity to buy a 1984 19' Searay w/cuddy, trailer, 3.0
135hp OMC (Yeah, I've already heard that the motor for that size boat
is underpowered) which has been gone through and tested, it has good
canvas and everything is in very good shape. The upholstery needs some
attention, but I consider that a minor detail. The price has been set
at $1300.00 to $1500.00. Is this a good price? Is this a decent boat?

If you are lucky, and there are no major hidden problems, you may get
a few good years out of it without any big expenses. That would be
unusual in my experience however. If your budget is as tight as you
say, I'd be more inclined to recommend a smaller outboard powered
boat, or no boat at all.

Wayne.B wrote:


If you are lucky, and there are no major hidden problems, you may get
a few good years out of it without any big expenses. That would be
unusual in my experience however. If your budget is as tight as you
say, I'd be more inclined to recommend a smaller outboard powered
boat, or no boat at all.

Hm, now I am confused. Ok, I will look at everything stated in this
thread. If all the aforementioned criteria is met with satisfaction,
then is the boat good enough to get? I was also told that OMC was
bought out by Bombardier and the motors are no longer supported with
parts becoming harder and more expensive. Is this true? The problem I'm
running into is this: The price of gas is making the small boat market
really active. I see lots of small boats, but none of them are for
sale, especially economically priced. Ideally I wanted a 17' to 18'
closed bow with a decent outboard. I'm not finding them.

Hey, if anybody knows of a boat in the upstate/northern/Thousand
Islands area of NY, I'd like to know about it.

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On 30 Jun 2006 11:41:09 -0700, "Mike" wrote:

I was also told that OMC was
bought out by Bombardier and the motors are no longer supported with
parts becoming harder and more expensive.

The engine may still be good, but the drive may be problematic
depending on the type.

Yes the smaller boat market is turning into a "buyer's" market, but at
this price, it could be more problems than it's worth. You really
need to check it out completely before committing.

Well, I just found a great buy on a late 90's Glastron cuddy, glass
19.5' with a 140hp Merc. outboard and trailer for 2 grand. Looks like
that's the way I'm going to go.

Thanks for the info about OMC. It's a shame because I spotted quite a
few nice boats. Now I see most of the really cheap buys have an OMC and
I now know the reason.