Help with valuation on '87 222

[redemn93]

i went to middle school in liberty city.  probably the worst time of my life lol.  

ill give the guy credit for keeping it clean but it will never be an $11k boat the way it sits.  ever.  at least down here.  there are so many boats out there for sale man.  $11k in an aquasport should get you closer to a 1997+ year model boat.

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/4463359427.html

[seabob4]

I'll be honest with ya Greg, if you really want to come down and look at the boat.  I'd go past downtown St. Pete all the way to the Pinellas Bayway, over to St. Pete Beach, and back up to Pasedena.  S. St. Pete just isn't a real nice part of town...

[redemn93]

to add to bobs point.  dont drive that far to look at just one boat.  get 3-4 lined up to look at the same day.  dont set yourself up for disappointment and an 8 hours driving day unless you are serious and hope he will take way way less than $11k.

[seabob4]

to add to bobs point.  dont drive that far to look at just one boat.  get 3-4 lined up to look at the same day.  dont set yourself up for disappointment and an 8 hours driving day unless you are serious and hope he will take way way less than $11k.

^^^^

[seabob4]

However, could combine the trip with an overnight on St. Pete Beach...that would be nice...

[Stocksail]

Thanks for the driving tips guys. I will route my gps accordingly! Sadly I was just down in siesta key last weekend but didn't find the boat online until the day I got back. I could have swung by then  

Anyways, I'm hoping he will take a fair amount less but honesty I have been having a heck of a time finding anything clean in that price range. Have you looked on boat trader lately? Depressing. Anyway, this hull form along with the Aeon,dorado,gausse etc is my favorite shape so I want to get into something similar.

Good advice on finding a few to look at; ill search tonight.

[seabob4]

Good looker here for $2900 (betcha he'd take $2400)...http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/boa/4455980222.html

$4K in a Yam 150 HPDI and rigging and you'd be good to go!

[Stocksail]

That seems like a good deal but you guys have to remember I'm a novice at putting a boat together whereas most of you appear to have put at least a few together or do it professionally. I see that boat and think... Motor, rigging, paint, all new wiring, batteries, new hydraulic helm, bilge pumps, electronics, trailer work, Bimini, and all the small stuff that adds up quick. I'm not sure I'm up to the task just yet.  



I talked to this guy a while back http://spacecoast.craigslist.org/boa/4369990234.html

He said the floor was soft in front of the console, galv. trailer and I've heard mixed reviews on that year Merc. Not knocking the boat just saying it was a comparison point.

[seabob4]

I think when it comes to Mercs of that vintage, you may be referring to Optibombs.  That Bluewater is a straight carbed motor, excellent motor...

[Stocksail]

I was thinking of the optimax. Do you think the ask is fair then?

[seabob4]

$5500 w/o the Lowrance...$5K cash in the pocket, offer $4200...yep, I think it's fair...

Not to mention he's in Mims, a WHOLE lot closer to you...

[Stocksail]

I'll call him tomorrow to see if he still has it.

What do I do about the soft spot(s)?

[slvrlng]

Not sure if you want something this big but this looks interesting to me. 1990 222 CCP maybe? It looks like one, twin 115s.

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1990- ... -102138364

I just can't see the value where the 87 222 you posted earlier lies. I can tell from the pics you will need to put a serious buffing job on it. The gray on those hulls chalks up really bad and can be difficult to keep looking good. I still believe that somewhere there is wet wood.

[Capt. Bob]

1990 222 CCP maybe? It looks like one, twin 115s.

Left over Hialeah hull listed as a 90 I'd guess. Love to see the HIN. Like the 1990 Striper we've been talking about.

[gran398]