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-...QQcmdZViewItem

Has anyone bought a boat off Ebay before.

Thanks

"rr" wrote in message
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1998 BAYLINER CIERA EXPRESS 23' BOAT CABIN V8/ TRAILER



I have a firm policy- I'll never buy a boat from someone who can't spell
"axle". :-)

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-...QQcmdZViewItem

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.

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.

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. :}

On Apr 26, 2:04 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 26 Apr2007 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.

Get a survey and then you are armed with real knowledge. Fix this, fix
that, or take the price to fix it off the purchase price. What if you
pay and take delivery and the Insurance survey flunks and you can't
insure it? I am sure you wanted to be able to use this boat, right? I
just heard a guy bought a boat off e-bay and the Marina where he
wanted to keep it condemned it for scrap.

Besides all the other good advise, the outdrive is in the road/launch
position. If it was always stored this way, you will be replacing the
exhaust bellows, or swimming home after launch.
JR

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-...QQcmdZViewItem

Has anyone bought a boat off Ebay before.

Thanks



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"JR North" wrote in message
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Besides all the other good advise, the outdrive is in the road/launch
position. If it was always stored this way, you will be replacing the
exhaust bellows, or swimming home after launch.
JR

Storing like that will also cause the raw water coolant hose to break. The
reason is, the hose takes a "set" in the down position where it runs under
pressure. When stored up,
it stresses the hose--when run blows out where the bend is
when down. Not a big deal to replace--on land .

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-...QQcmdZViewItem

Has anyone bought a boat off Ebay before.

Thanks

Others have given lots of good comments on the specific ad. To answer
your other question, I did buy my boat off of ebay. It was quite a bit
less expensive though. It was a 1995 19 ft cuddy with a 3.7 Alpha 1 at
$4,000. It was clearly stipulated by me in advance that the
transaction was dependent upon my inspection. I had to drive from
Pittsburgh to Cleveland to look at it and do the deal. It was in great
condition, better than I had expected. Checked it out and went to his
bank to do the transaction and brought it home. Previously I had
purchased a fairly new Seadoo off Ebay with a similar understanding
and a similar experience except I had to drive to New Jersy that time
and paid more for it than for the boat ;-) Two good experiences buying
for significantly below NADA. Others I am sure will be able to give
you horror stories.

Dave Hall

On Apr 26, 11:09 am, 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

Regardless of where you buy a boat, the $350 you pay a marine surveyor
to give you a pre-purchase survey can save you more money, or tell you
if the boat is worth even close to what they are asking for it. Just
go to SAMS website and find one near the boat you are considering.
Society of American Marine Surveyors.