Interesting Craigs List finds

Here is a link to the pictures I took. The bottom of the boat feels like rubbing your hand on sandpaper. I think it's called "Thread" and is caused from sitting in the water all the time.

1986 Martn in Manchester NH

Ya, tell me about it. I wasnt very happy when I got there, cost me over $50 in gas. Based on what the owners son told me, looking at it was only a formality. I had every intention to bring it home. Did you end up looking at it? Not to mention that the kid was very sneaky, he wouldnt send me any more pictures then the one posted on craigslist and insisted that there was nothing wrong with it. I am pretty sure it needs a floor, hull needs to be complety sanded and gelcoated and I would bet the stringers are bad..etc.etc....Anyway sorry to complain, still a bit of a sore spot with me.. Glad I could help you make up your mind.
Nelson

Good to know Nelson. I received some photos from the owner and it did look rough.

Robert, I was interested in it for a friend who is interested in a bigger cruising boat. He alrteady has a ski boat. The price is what caught his eye. Like Donald said, if the price seems too good to be true... I imagine you want considerably more for yours.

robertbruder wrote: Mine is currently listed at $6500 on CCF. Over the winter I will be checking the condition of the floor and stringers and may replace them and adjust the price accordingly if any work is done. I would say the general rule of thumb for any CC is that anything under $5k should be considered a project boat.

Robert, not sure I agree there is a rule of thumb and a price threshold. The guy that bought the Barefoot Skier (granted not a CC) put some elbow grease and skill into play and has a great boat for around $2000. Yes, it was a project boat in that it needed work, but not a boat that needed a winter of stringers/gel etc. type of work.

I see '60's era boats for $2,500 to $4,500 all the time, and many of them are drop in the water ready to run. It doesn't mean they don't have some rot and other mechanical/cosmetic issues, but they may have years of use left before the big project is tackled.

Not trying to argue with you, but like all things there are good buys if you look long enough.

By the way, your Martinique looks very nice!

OK, Donald where are you at. I guess my 93 was a 'project' boat too at $5500 !!

I guess I mispoke. There are deals out there. It does seem that 5000 is a reasonable threshold to expect to pay for something that wouldn't need any work.

I actually sold my supreme for 4500 and it had new stringers, new upholstery, new carpet, a tower and all new teak with 600 hours. Even with all of this it did have a few minor scratches.

I have picked up several project inboards in the 1500 to 2000 range.

I'm just saying there is a difference between water ready and finished.

302s & Velvet Drives

Not a correct craft but the engines and tranny's could be used and it looks like its going to go for cheap.

Ski Tique project $1800 in Vermont

Diamond in the Rough?

Marty, I think your purple machine is looking for a friend:

'93 Purple Nautique

If it's in good shape, 9 grand is not too bad a deal. Might be worth taking a look at, though I'm still hoping to find a Sport.

Nelson wrote: This one is listed on the for sale section of CCF also. Looks like the hard expensive stuff is done...I emailed the owner looking for more photos but havnt heard back. 1967 Wildcat

I hope the picture in the listing that shows the floor/stringers is the before the supposed job was done! Watch out, when you get the pictures, make sure you post them. Make sure they include work in progress on the stringer job.

A 427 what??? Ask!

Thought these might interest someone.

Inboard Marine Engines

This looks like a fun boat:

another glasstron

What is that? No wood, all glass?

Martinique C/B