Quick Non-Tracker Price Question

[Ethan Book]

I don't really know where to turn with this question, so I thought I would pick the brains here real quick. I'm looking at a 2002 14 ft SeaArk boat with a 2002 Shorelander trailer and a 1996 Johnson 9.9 motor. This is a basic mod-v jon with a .100 thickness. The motor is electric start and the guy is asking $1850 for the package (includes gas tank/battery/transom trolling motor). So, what do you think? I'm looking for something to modify and make into my small lake boat.

 

[William H. (Bill) Barham]

I don't know anything about those boats. However, it seems to me that $1850. for a 14' modified V boat, with a 9.9 electric start motor, a 2002 Shorelander trailer, trolling motor, battery and gas tank is an OK deal if everything is in good shape. I fixed up a 14' regular jon boat some years ago and it cost me much more than that. Hopefully you'll get some more answers from more knowledgeable people. Good Luck..



Uncle Billy

 

[Ethan Book]

Thanks for the guess Uncle Billy ... I'm not sure what these things go for in my area so I was just looking for any imput. It's exactly the style I want to modify, but I thought if I was going to cut into it I would want to spend a little less. Here is a picture of the boat

 

[Steve Ferendo]

Seems like a decent deal to me. If I was looking for a project boat I would be all over it.

 

[Ethan Book]

Thanks for the replies guys. I don't really know what to do. I would really like a bigger motor, but I would also like the mod-v style and something less that $1850 if possible ... around here you don't see many mod-v jons. Mostly you see flat bottoms. Also, I believe the SeaArks are all welded if that makes a difference (does it?).

 

[Ethan Book]

In case anyone was wondering (doubt it) or this info may help someone give me advice ... The guy said he would sell me a 15 horse Evinrude (1985) and knock a couple hundred off the price. That would give me a more powerful motor, but an older motor ... although less money spent means more from my conversion!

 

[William H. (Bill) Barham]

I don't know what the h.p. the boat is rated for but if it were me, I would keep the newer 9.9 for now until I could upgrade to whatever it is rated for or when I could buy a newer boat. I would still have the 9.9 checked out though, compression, etc..

As for welded vs. riveted, I would go with the welded every time. Mine is riveted and I've never had a problem with it but have heard from some that it has.

It looks like a nice, clean boat though the trailer tires look pretty small. You don't want to tow very far with small tires or a trailer that doesn't fit the boat.



Uncle Billy