Used Boat Purchase Question

[Christopher Laurencio]

I am very close to selling my PT 185 and buying a late model Glass Boat, I seen this Triton TR21 the other day. (Attached picture when Brand New). Seats stiching is bad, one scratch in gelcoat that goes deeper than sparckle/gelcoat and the SS prop is very rough to the touch kinda bent over at the edges like big burs on it. Is that normal for the Prop.



Boat is a 2000, Yamaha 225. $19.5k



What do you think

 

[Al Greco]

I would be careful in purchasing this boat. It sounds like the owner did not take care of it very well especially since it is only 5 years old. Not a bad price but what else didn't he do -- regular lower unit oit changes, spark plug changes, was it covered when left outside etc, etc.

 

[Christopher Laurencio]

Thanks, I kinda got the same feeling that he did not take care of it well, turned me off right away. Man I hate searching for a new boat

 

[TOMMY RICH]

Why do want to go to the "darkside" anyway CJ? What's wrong or not right with your rig?

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Even if the boat looked in "Mint" condition, still follow the steps that Pat outlined. Do it for ANY used boat, no exceptions.



TOCIC

 

[Bryan McDonough]

Wow if scratches and dinged props is considered "not taking care of it".... I'm in trouble. I call that a used boat.



Dinged up edges props are pretty normal round here for 5 year old boat.

 

[TOMMY RICH]

Mine's 4 years and not a scratch...then again I'm careful not to get the back of the boat close to the bank either:blink:

 

[joe haley]

boat does sound alittle rough for aboat 5yrs old I have a 929 cdx dc with a 225 opti that is a 2000 and it is like new I`d sell for 20000 and throw in about 5000 worth of tackle





JD

 

[Bill McElroy]

There you go CJL!!....Take JD's offer!!!

 

[Ken Neeley]

JD's got a great offer there.....

 

[Christopher Laurencio]

JD, please send pictures

 

[Rusty Williams]

Bought a 2004 929 with a 225 opti max for under 25000 in Feb this year...was like brand new.

Try finding a Team Boat....they are usually bargains!



RW

 

[joe haley]

I dont have any picturs in my member file because Im new to this computer stuff but could e-mail some to you I would add that this is a MO state team boat and has most options







JD

 

[Texas Transplant]

I have stiching coming loose, and 'had' rough edges on my prop. However, I have a 1995 where I'm the 3rd owner. I got the prop cleaned up, and probably will have the stiching fixed.



However, I'm with Pat and the others. Do the checks. If you don't get satisfactory answers to your questions, run and hide.



Tex

 

[joe haley]

sent you email with pics I hope

 

[Staci Matheis]

Chris -



You come to Missouri to pick up that boat and I'll take you and JD out to dinner! You ever have a White Castle?!!? :lol: It used to be Leon Spinks' favorite fine dinery! :lol:

 

[travis swift]

you people that don't like scratches on your boat obviously don't fish in Texas or other lakes with timeber and if you do fish those lakes and don't have a scratch then you don't catch many fish. I'd rather have a picture of a big ol' purdy fish then i would a big ol' purdy boat with no fish

 

[Christopher Laurencio]

White castle, I love them, but man, I drive to MO and your going to give me murder burgers?

LOL



Travis, I fish standing Timber all the time, point is if I'm going to have a boat with a gouge in it, I want to put it in the boat, I don't want to pay for one already there.

 

[Christopher Laurencio]

JD, I got the pictures, nice looking rig, I will let you know, long haul to MO for me.

 

[joe haley]

me I hope you got a lot of money cause I can eat a bunch of castles







:lol:JD

 

[Staci Matheis]

No..... I don't have a lot of money..... That's why I said White Castle! :lol:



But you know where I really like to eat? South City Diner! Best eggs benedict in town! :wub:

 

[chris hidalgo]

i may be wrong but i think another member of this site posted questions about this exact boat in the past evidently he didnt think it was a good deal?

 

[joe haley]

me I dont like eggs benedict but there liver and onions always hits the spot





JD

 

[joe haley]

CJL I forgot to tell you that on an optimax you can go to any merc service department and they can plug into the computer and give you the whole history of the moter





JD

 

[Staci Matheis]

JD -



You just hit my #2 favorite! The veggies they serve with the liver and onions are phenomenal! I could make a meal out of them alone!



OK, Chris..... Scratch White Castle..... I'll buy dinner for you and JD at the South City Diner!



That should seal the deal for you, JD!

 

[joe haley]

me sounds good to me if we can talk Chris to come to the heartland





JD

 

[Staci Matheis]

Come on, Chris! A 929 will last you a lifetime!