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Gary S
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You had better be taking pictures of your adventure for us
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dmudave
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Wow..... Spotless red Python. Near mint condition. Off to purple 1994.
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MechGaT
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Maybe he spilled a little while changing it? Definitely something to look at more closely. Could you wipe it up and see if it returns?
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'92 Sport Nautique
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dmudave
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1997 clean maroon and cream color. Trailer in good shape. Tires and bearing seemed in good shape. No major wood rot. Idles well. Seemed fast on the throttle. Responsive.
The guy did say he changed to oil... There was clean oil sloshing around the bottom of the boat under the engine compartment. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... Bimini top. Interior very clean. $13,000 final answer. Off to the next. |
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dmudave
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We are putting the 1997 maroon one in the water right now.
Test drove one yesterday. Will get I the python and 1994 today as well. Thanks for the help. |
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MechGaT
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I agree, definitely test drive 3 or more. Looking at a few of them, thinking it over between test drives, and giving the folks here a chance to give you feedback will help you make a decision you will be happy with for years to come. I would be leery if he says you must pay full price before you have even seen it. For what it sounds like you are going to be using it for, you could be very happy with the '94.
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'92 Sport Nautique
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Gary S
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Only you can decide this. Maybe before committing you should drive them and see since you are a first time owner. |
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dmudave
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The price is right.
Would the extra few thousand be worth the 1997 hull and gt-40? |
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AAM196
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Orlando76
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Point proven |
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1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM |
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dmudave
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Well....
I touched base with the Python owner again. He may consider selling for full asking price. New interior. Red and white boat. $18,995. Pricey. Worth it? |
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8122pbrainard
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Todd, I happen to like the cream colors!! |
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JB2016
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Any thoughts?
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/boa/5630013418.html |
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sport1999
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Orlando76
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I don't care much for the cream, too geezer looking for me. However if you're very anal in cleaning and details like myself, cream will hide much much more than white, especially on the interior. All 3 of the boats you've listed seem high price according to my wallet..... Don't get in a hurry.... This is not the season to buy a boat.
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Blamey
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It's personal preference. I personally prefer white but would choose the better boat/deal rather then the color. Not sure if it's been said but don't discount the trailer. A new trailer will cost 4k or more and used ones in good condition are hard to find. I picked up my 95 sport in the fall without a trailer for 7k, got a used trailer for 600 but just didn't like having to deal with fixing up the trailer, so ended up spending just under 4k for a new single axle. Things like covers, Bimini's and other equipment can make a big difference in the final cost of getting the boat setup so also factors these in when comparing deals. |
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96 Super Sport
Previously: 95 Sport Nautique, 1980 Ski Supreme |
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dmudave
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Also.... Last question... But likely the most important....
3 of these boats have the cream color scheme... What is everyone's thoughts on the cream boat? I can't decide if I like it. Deal breaker? The cream models have the desired hull, engine, lower hours.... |
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dmudave
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And one to grow on....
Another 1997 Strangely in the exact town as the 1996. Same colors as the other 2. Some pictures look white.... Some look cream. I guess I will see in person. |
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s_kelley2000
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At first I thought it was strange he didn't fix the transom sticker and then I realized he probably made it "Boa" on purpose as a play on the Python snake theme haha. The purple piping is a nice touch too. |
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1999 Python Super Sport
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quinner
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Might be the same boat, silver spray is in michigan and central ky inboards is a broker
Agree with Paul, bet it sold |
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dmudave
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I just got a call from the seller.
He and his wife had a heart to heart and they decided to keep the boat. It is "a special boat." Dang. Time to get a better deal now. |
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AAM196
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I thought for sure you were looking at this one:
Python Do be patient! Keep in mind in fall you can knock at least 15% of asking if you already have access to a boat. Good luck and have fun. As you can probably sense, we are peoples who love to buy/shop for boats! |
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gun-driver
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I would call to see if you still have an appointment Saturday, I have a feeling someone already walked in with a fist full of cash.
The '97 for $13,950 would be my choice, he already reduced once shows a motivated seller could possibly do better than that price if you flash the green. I do like the slant backs more than the bubble backs, but I prefer the earth tone colors. |
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Gary S
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Was that the one with the spare sitting in a funny place on the trailer?
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tryathlete
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Looks like you're the buyer! Keep us posted! That boat is SWEEEEEEET!
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dmudave
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Huh...... Crazy. That was deleted within the last 10 minutes. I have a visit all set up with the guy first thing Saturday morning. Maybe he is confident that I will love it. I did tell him that I would come ready to buy as long as the test drive went well.
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scootdogydog
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Is the python gone? ad was deleted |
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dmudave
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Funny... Here is the link to the three I will try to compare this weekend. No one go get it out from under me please.
1999 Python - https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/boa/5631714124.html 1997 with GT-40 - https://annarbor.craigslist.org/boa/5607212696.html 1996 with 351 Pmc - https://toledo.craigslist.org/boa/5625624463.html |
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Russman
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Good spot - be careful of water depths through there as the bottom terrain changes alot as you are around the bridges. Wondering how no one had you place a pic of the boat on this thread yet!!! |
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