Dmitriy Zheleznyak
New member
Hello guys, I never had a boat and need an opinion please. This guy is selling a 15' with Force 85hp outboard https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/boa/5002242285.html it comes with trailer, 2 batteries and 55lb trolling motor.
Its 5 minutes from my house and I went an looked at it. Hull looks in good shape, he said motor has just been serviced (did not go into specifics). He said he can start it for me and showed me how the motor raises up and down. Asking $2200 but offered to let it go for 1750, I am sure I can get it for $1500. All of the seats need to be replaced so that is another $200. Besides that with out looking at it, do you foresee any major expenses? How much do you think upkeep would be?
Thank you.
PS, sorry for not using proper terminology and such. I am ok with small mechanical stuff, I can replace spark plugs, do a basic carb learning, etc, but nothing too complex.
Its 5 minutes from my house and I went an looked at it. Hull looks in good shape, he said motor has just been serviced (did not go into specifics). He said he can start it for me and showed me how the motor raises up and down. Asking $2200 but offered to let it go for 1750, I am sure I can get it for $1500. All of the seats need to be replaced so that is another $200. Besides that with out looking at it, do you foresee any major expenses? How much do you think upkeep would be?
Thank you.
PS, sorry for not using proper terminology and such. I am ok with small mechanical stuff, I can replace spark plugs, do a basic carb learning, etc, but nothing too complex.
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