Caveat Emptor

[fitz73222]

Congrats man, I was drooling when I saw the pictures. Maybe we can start a 22-2 with twins registery! I`ve got an original 73 22-2 with twin 115`s (wish it had twin 75`s). I cant wait to see the pictures.
Fitz73222

[GoneFission]

$1200 goes a good way toward a trailer.  I got my trailer from Capps - they are near you and have some good deals:  

http://www.cappspromotions.com/utilitya ... ailers.asp  

Give them a call.

[gran398]

Good point John. Gonna start saving some sheckles.

Brother, can u spare a dime?.....

Tx!

[Skoot]

Nicely done, I know your stoked that thing is sweeter than my wifes aaaaa,  well you get the point.

Im so glad it went to someone on this site, not some kook.

Cant wait to seee some pics

Congrats

[gran398]

Skoot!

You da man! It was all you, brother!

Looking forward to meeting you!....AND your wife!!!!!!!....

Thank you again. When I get it outta pawn, will send some pics!!

Your pal,

A woman trapped in a man's body,

Granny

ps to Fitz...Thank you! We's cousins!

[gran398]

EDIT: 19 December 2010 Part 2:

Fellas, it should be a joyous night. But its not. The boat was misrepresented. Severe bow damage, poorly repaired. Forward hull gunnel top, looks like was caught up under a dock,(both sides) heavy damage, poor repair. Floors very soft. Nice twin Merc 75's, but 25 inch motors on a 20 inch transom, top mounts 5 inches above the transom, sticking up in thin air.

Thats just for starters. White spray paint all over, covering Bondo. I'm not doing so good tonight. BIG blisters all along the exterior bottom hull, every foot....looks like someone put screws in it way back when, and covered it up, why?

None of this was shown in the photos. No one to blame but myself, should've flown down there.

The emotion of the purchase took precedence over good judgement. And the old fella seemed so nice, so honest. "Tell me what's wrong with the boat?" Nothing, he said. But won't return my calls tonight.

My own fault, need to learn to not trust people, even if their 80 years old. I wasn't brought up that way.

I'm not doing so good.

[Capt. Bob]

This sucks

A dream turned into a nightmare. :x
Many looked forward to seeing this "time machine".

Gran:
I'm sorry.

[slvrlng]

Holy crap Gran! I just got off the phone with skoot and I am in disbelief. WTF? I know you are sick. What a bunch of BS! Freakin' 25" on that hull, give me a break. I'm sorry, I am just stunned! Please tell me this is a April fools joke, I thought that crap was the other day.

[Skoot]

I cant believe that old man and how he represented that boat.  Im still waiting for you to say HAhaha.  
Now I do remember him saying he would like to meet us.  I say we go pay the Old man a visit. :evil:

Keep your head up bro, the right one will come along...

[John Jones]

I say we go pay the Old man a visit. :evil:

Pick me up on the way.  First exit south of the Sunshine Skyway.  

[RickK]

This is SAD  :cry:
I thought pics were sent - were they of another boat? or from a couple hundred feet away?  I don't remember seeing any.

This is SAD  :cry:

[Asport-Rog]

Wow, this really sucks. I remember seeing the pictures and thinking what a sweet boat. Keep looking, I'm sure one will come along soon that's to your liking.

-Rog

[miky2884]

yikes terrible news!!! just curious where are the original pics that he sent to you of the boat?? I looked in the other thread and didn't see any pics of the boat.

[gran398]

Yes, had good pics. They looked great. All of the major damage was hidden in the pics by the front spray dodger. The bow damage wasn't shown.

The sale was predicated upon the right of refusal upon receipt. He finally answered the phone this morning. He said he absolutely did not agree to that. He said the boat was appraised for 11k, and had much higher offers than mine. I said fine, here's a chance for you to make more money. He said he didn't want the boat back....

I think I've pretty much figured out what happened to it. The CAT 5 Hurricane Charley a few years back hit Port Richey, Fl. ...Marco Island is pretty close to there. This boat didn't have a trailer, so he left it on the lift...It got hung up under a dock somewhere, crushed the front end. The repair looks like it was done by a ten year old.

I am absolutely sick to my stomach. The floor is shot. It will take 5K min. to get her right. So I'd have 15K in a boat that may bring 10.

Or, could sell the motors now for 3500 each, and take the hull to the dump.

Don't even want it in the yard. I'm just numb right now.

Thanks to you guys.

[gran398]

Thanks to you guys.[/quote]

Just re-read tho post, that last part came out sounding funny. What I should have said was I appreciate all of your comments and concerns! Thanks.