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882001
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Posted: March-04-2007 at 4:30pm |
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ummm that would be me
and yes my boat is almost exclusivly used in salt water. |
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kemah texas
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oldschoolnautiq
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Thanks for the input fellas. I modified the post a bit, and I think it will give you guys a better idea of what the boat "really" is. Sorry if it was misleading before, but reread the ad and it will give you a better idea of what this boat is.
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scott8370
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Chad,
I have to say, I was disappointed when I saw all the additional pictures you sent me. I expected "mint condition" and as new as the day it came off the showroom floor. In my opinion, it was far from that. The rub rail looked terrible. The trailer was fair. There were quite a few deep scratches in the hull and in the graphics. The dash and gauges looked very weathered. The boat may very well be worth 10,500, but the way you advertised it isn't accurate in my opinion. If you advertised it more accurately, when people see the pictures they may not be as disappointed as I was. Scott |
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Tupelo, MS fresywater all its life
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82tique
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ICBW, but the boat is located in Tupelo, Miss. birthplace of Elvis Presley....thank you, thank you very much |
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David F
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Oldschool:
I notice you are located in Kemah, TX. Does that mean the boat has been used mostly in the bay (i.e. salt water)? |
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oldschoolnautiq
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No offense guys. Like I said, critcism good or bad is appreciated because I asked for the opinions. |
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Tomski
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You boys are all spoiled!
Look at the price of this: http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F128596/ That's near enough $10k and it's tatty and got 1400hrs on it! What we have to put up with in the UK! Plus motion lotion at nearly $10 a gallon! You need to be committed to run a boat here, plus a good job, plus plenty of friends to chip in with fuel money. Worth it though! |
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81nautique
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oldschool,
Hope i didn't offend earlier, I thought you were buying not selling. I'm sure you know what you've got there and what condition it's in, I was just trying to help you avoid buying something that may have had some hidden issues. Good Luck |
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CCrider89
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I paid 8k for my 2001 89 last summer. Has rebuilt power about 200hrs. So 10k should at least get you some interest.
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79nautique
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might might not depends on the postin of the piston in the cylinder, regardsless you cann't tell until it's torn down. Usually you listen where it's leaking, crankcase or intake/exhaust, coolant crankcase bad ring or cylinder wall is pitted, intake/exhaust it's a valve. bubbles in the coolant bad head gasket. So if you supect it's in the lower half then you can run a scope down the sprak plug hole and look, regardless if it's leaking it's bad and needs fixed and has to be taken apart. |
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Darrel
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Thats a great approach. Now that you've lowered the price you will probably get a handful of offers that you can negotiate up to your price. Thats better than never having an offer to work with. A boat, as is anything else, is worth what a buyer is willing to pay and a seller willing to accept.
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Nautique2001
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I hear ya, but now you're more attractive at $10,500. I paid $9,900 for my '86, 2001 in great condition. You shouldn't have any issues selling at $10.5 because of it's condition. Ken |
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oldschoolnautiq
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Personal boat. Spend most my time at Bay Springs and a little at Pickwick. Yes, price will be firm. That is originally the "figure" I had in my head, so I started a little high so there would be some play, but there is more than one way to skin a cat I guess.
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Nautique2001
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I second that statement. There's value in having a boat like yours in excellent condition. Ken |
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82tique
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oldschool-
suprised I've never seen your boat on the water. I'm out virtually every weekend on the TENNTOM/ Pickwick. Is it your personal boat or are you a dealer? |
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M3Fan
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Keep in mind, that price is FIRM. I wouldn't wiggle an inch.
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oldschoolnautiq
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True....I agree. For the record, the floor is original with no rot and it is solid as your concrete garage guys. And yes I asked and thanks for the input guys. All criticism is appreciated good and bad. |
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M3Fan
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For the record I think that's a really fair price and is as much as you could hope to get for it. I'd never tell you that unless you asked, and you did Age is definatley a factor. For around 13-14k, you could get into a boat that is almost 10 years newer. |
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oldschoolnautiq
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I will post a few more pics so you can get a better about it. The cla$$ified add wouldn't let me post any more pics. Thanks for the help guys.
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81nautique
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low hours have nothing to do with the condition of the stringers either. They are subject to rot same as any boat that age. Check that out thoroughly as 12k is a little over the top in my book.
It's been said already but a low hour engine doesn't mean much other than no one paid attention to it for a while. Not a good scenario, in my case the PO let the riser gaskets leak water down into the cylinders. Then without use the water caused severe pitting on the cylinder walls. Thats a $2000 fix for a set of gaskets. Here's what I've noticed on these boats with water problems, get down on your knees, open the battery box and take a good whif. That's a good place for water to set and you will smell mold immediately if it's wet in there. Also, if that year still has wood for the seat bases, flip all seats over and see what condition the wood is in. Hopefully they're solid but you may be surpised even though the vinyl looks great. Bottom of these seats is another good place for mold to grow and that means water again. Just check it out very thoroughly because at that price it should be turn key and the only thing to put in it is peeps and gas. Good Luck |
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Nautique2001
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Chad,
I didn't realize until now that you're the one who's selling the 1985 with low hours. Don't lower the price on our account. Is it "showroom" condition or is it in great shape for its age? The $12.5 can get many people into a late 80's, even early 90's Nautique. However, if somebody is a nut about having prestine condition boats, then I can see why you're asking $12.5. I think $10.5 will stir more interest and might sell faster. Hold firm to that price though. Do you have more pictures you can post??? That will help you a lot. Good Luck. Ken |
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79 , I don't know about you,but that that was good for a belly laugh.M3Fan; don't let the secret out..........boat dr/79nautique
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Nautique2001
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Here's one of those higher hour, newer boat deals.
2002 Ski Nautique Nice affordable package for a new owner! Ken |
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I have lost my mind!
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Thats settles it. Reduced....$10500!!!!
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Nautique2001
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IMO, some of the better deals out there are "higher hour" Correct Crafts. My next CC boat I hope to be a TSC1 hull. I wouldn't hesitate to find a great deal on a 1,000+ hour boat, again, as long as I can follow the service history. Whether the owner retained their own receipts, oil, parts, etc. or a dealer did. If I found a 1997 TSC1 hull for $15K with over 1,000 hours, what a steal. Even if it needs some replacement parts, it's still a deal.
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Neither one can spell?? |
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Nautique2001
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IMO, if an older Nautique is actually "showroom" condition and I were collecting boats, yes, I'd pay the $12K or so. Sort of like the Buick GNX, "showroom" condition car for $80K. I know there are two, 1985's for $12K. I'd need to look at them in person to justify that kind of $$$. The pictures they post do NO justice.
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