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.