Boat Financing

[Gumboot]

There are some good boat buys if one is patient, and not opposed to negotiating. 

3 years ago thought I wanted a fish/ski, had to drive 4 hours but found very nice Ranger at Greer's Ferry for fair px. Ski part was good, fish part not so much. Sold it couple of months ago on craigslist within days of listing, for $300 less than I paid. 

No real point to be made. Just wanted to pat myself on the back. 

[fishinwrench]

I like finding boats that are still structurally sound but otherwise a bit rough (blown engines, ect.).  Amazing deals can be made and I truly love fixing them back up to "better than new" condition.  

I have a 1989 Champion w/Merc XR2 that is my next project.  She's gonna be sweet, and I already have 2 guys tapping their feet with cash in hand if I decide to sell it.   I'll probably keep it awhile though.  If I told you how little $ I have invested in it you'd be speechless.

 

[Gumboot]

25 minutes ago, fishinwrench said:

I like finding boats that are still structurally sound but otherwise a bit rough (blown engines, ect.).  Amazing deals can be made and I truly love fixing them back up to "better than new" condition.  

I have a 1989 Champion w/Merc XR2 that is my next project.  She's gonna be sweet, and I already have 2 guys tapping their feet with cash in hand if I decide to sell it.   I'll probably keep it awhile though.  If I told you how little $ I have invested in it you'd be speechless.

 

Customer calls wrench:  Wrench have you had a chance to look that Champion my granpaw left me when he passed. 

Wrench:  Yeah fella, I got some bad news for you.  You got a blown head on that XR2, the electronic RPM modulator is fried, and you've got a couple of soft spots in the transom.

Customer:  Golly gee, I was afraid it might be something like that.  What'll it cost to fix.

Wrench:  Whoa nelly...a whole lot more than that pos is worth.  Tell you what, being a nice guy, and since I can salvage the new i-pilot and the two new graphs, you send me the titles and I'll send you a check for $3000, that way you don't have to drive all the way back over here from Porta Cima, and you can put that money towards that Sea Ray that you really want.

Customer:  Gosh, thanks wrench.  You're the best...

[Flysmallie]

That's an odd post. Wrench and I don't always see eye to eye and have some pretty nasty conversations in the past but I don't think he's ever going to take advantage of anyone on a boat or a repair. 

[snagged in outlet 3]

Wow!  I hope he's kidding.  I don't think anyone has helped as many people as Wrench on this site or any other for that matter.

[fishinwrench]

I'm sure he was just rippin' me.  😉

Bad transoms and blown "RPM Modulators" are a deal breaker, I won't even make an offer on that one. 

[Hickabilly]

3 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

I like finding boats that are still structurally sound but otherwise a bit rough (blown engines, ect.).  Amazing deals can be made and I truly love fixing them back up to "better than new" condition.  

I have a 1989 Champion w/Merc XR2 that is my next project.  She's gonna be sweet, and I already have 2 guys tapping their feet with cash in hand if I decide to sell it.   I'll probably keep it awhile though.  If I told you how little $ I have invested in it you'd be speechless.

 

Just the guy I need to talk to then... this is why I started the post after all. The old 82 Charger finally kicked the bucket, i.e. tried to eat a piston. You interested?

[Daryk Campbell Sr]

$25.00 

[Hickabilly]

14 minutes ago, Daryk Campbell Sr said:

$25.00 

I’m sure I could find a lure or something on the boat to sell you for $25. Gotta get money for a new boat some how.

[fishinwrench]

2 hours ago, Hickabilly said:

Just the guy I need to talk to then... this is why I started the post after all. The old 82 Charger finally kicked the bucket, i.e. tried to eat a piston. You interested?

Is that a little 165?

I might be. I know a bunch of Crappie guys that would love that boat.  Trolling motor is on the wrong side....What knucklehead did that? 😁Definitely interested in the motor and controls.

Why don't we just freshen up the motor, then you can sell it and not take a loss?  It doesn't cost that much to bring a 2-4 cylinder motor back to life.