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[Restless]

New member here. I'm looking to purchase an older center console in the near future. I have my eye on a 1987 17' center console with an 1988 88hp Evinrude on it. The boat comes with a trailer, but I don't know what condition it's in. What do you think a fair offer would be on a boat like this?

[Capt. Bob]

New member here.

OK, Welcome aboard.

The boat comes with a trailer, but I don't know what condition it's in. What do you think a fair offer would be on a boat like this?

Trick question?



Look, a 25 year old boat is only worth what someone is willing to pay. Hell, the thing might have a hole in the hull from your description but.....

Try here http://www.nadaguides.com/Boats/1987/Aquasport-Inc for a starting point based on...well a fair conditioned boat motor and trailer. That means, can you move the boat with the trailer, does the engine run, probably needs a new fuel tank.....you get the idea.

Then, check out the usual suspects ie Craigslist, Boat Trader, local ads in paper and the Classified forum on this site.
That will get you a fair idea whats out there and then, you can start to think what you are willing to pay.

Good Luck.

[Restless]

Thanks Bob.

I have a figure in mind. I guess the trick really is to offer it to the seller without insulting them. The amount I would offer is well above book value...

[RickK]

The amount I would offer is well above book value...

He'll like that  :!:

[gran398]

Welcome aboard northern members!

On the purchase....start LOW. And find a nice 22-2.  Be patient. Your area is a quiet haven for these boats. Many dealers back then.

Jersey, love the pics of your ride. She has the strut, a classic.

The boys up your way are having a reunion on LI Sound this summer.

Right guys? Double Trouble, how's it lookin' up there bro?

 

[rtb67]

My name is Rich from Long island New York. I own a 1992 210 Explorer Walkaround powered by a 200 Yamaha.I ve had it since 2008 and I love it. I have a lot of scratches and dings though from fishing at the bridges. I would like to fix them and replace the pin stripping and Aquasport logo.

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard Rich.  

Large group of WACs in this Forum from the 80s thru 2005. "Fearless Leader" sports a 92 230 and I have a 91 210. We're always looking for photos and with Gallery now hummin', posting is much easier than in the past. Not to worry about the condition cause we like um new, used and abused.

[lasandoval129]

Hello everybody.. I'm new to the site, from Miami. I Purchase my classic from an old friend of mine that move out of state. I own the boat for 3 years and i love it...

[RickK]

Welcome aboard - nice looking rig.  

[LocoLouie]

After chatting, seeking advise and receiving excellent suggestions, I guess I should introduce myself.

My name is Lou and the wife, for the last year or so, we have owned a 21.5 Aqua Explorer.  We love the ocean and when we are not with the grandkids, we are in the boat.  Love to fish, hunt, surf, etc., (anything in the water), but only venture out 15+/- miles or so offshore.  Too far out for real sportfishing w/o the benefit of good instrumentation and 13 year old Evinrude Ocean Pro 200.  I am the Port Orange, FL area and my back yard is my dock.  (Not a lot of mowing to do)

Love the Aquasport and wish there were still in the market.  My father owned a center console, 22 aqua back in the 60's and 70's and we used to fish offshore, travel to the VI and other islands from P.R. Good or rough seas, this center console took it all.

Have had small boats and jetskis until a little over a year ago when we decided to take the boat plunge.  Love every minute.

BOTTOMS UP TO ALL.  Lou

[RickK]

Welcome Lou  

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard to Lou and 129.

[Kcampbell]

Hi, just started on here today. First say a little about me I own a 1985 CCP 200 with a 2001 Mercury 200. I live in Longneck Delaware. Iam a avid fisher. Well my ? was iam looking to replace the chrome aquasport stickers on my boat and was wondering the best place to get them?

[Capt. Bob]

Welcome aboard KC.

I've seen that style decal offered on e-Bay but I'm not sure it is "chrome" rather than a silver. Also, measure your existing decal for comparison because you will find ones out there that are smaller.

Here is one but I believe it is smaller than OEM
http://houseofgrafx.com/shop/index.php? ... ts_id=1303

Good luck.

[Kcampbell]

thank you. that seems right i will have to measure tho. now i just have to make up my mind wheather i should just go ahead and paint it first