I don't know if it is just the quality of the pictures or what, but it looks rough to me....

Go look, touch, feel and smell...Let us know.

Seems like a fair deal to me, but you wont be stealing it unless it is tons nicer than the pics dictate. (it would have to be near flawless to be worth 5,500 frogs to me)...

Foam is typically there just for flotation in case stuff happen, most folks tear it out. I think Sanger was somewhat hit and miss as far as it's use.

GT

What'd the guy lowball him at?  $4200 still seems a bit high to me for whats out there, but if you like the float, go for it! I'd demand a water test drive for that price though. But I'm like Glenn, I'm a cheap bastard! Only two turnkey boats I ever bought were my Pickle (Stole that one, really), and my ( RIP ) Biesemeyer, and I paid far less than that for each of them.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/boa/1863201199.html

Not a 460, but just an indication.

As far as the porpoising issues, I only know of two Sangers that had the issue. It's been an issue on MANY more, but various brands. These boats are old, spend most of their life on a trailer either outside or in a garage that is not climate controlled. Things settle in, and to be honest with you, I don't think any of the companies envisioned them still being used 40 years later. These are issues that CAN be dealt with through trim tabs, ride plates, wedges, etc, etc without flipping the boat and a total blueprint of the hull.

How many 70's and 80's cars are atill around, in the condition and every weekend use most of our boats are? Think about how many cars were made then compared to the number of jet boats, and it's kindof alarming!

Go look at it, do as Nordie says, jump up and down and see if you can break the floor. If it passes that, look at it under fluorescent lighting, if possible, to see if any repairs, bondo, etc exist under the paint. Then wet test it, buy it, and have a good time!

Ray

Just talked with him, found out some good info. Very cool, straight forward guy.
He would like to get 3800.
The guy on Monday offered him 3k, but he wont go that low.

Said a test drive is no problem and that I would be "impressed".
Said the hull/floor is strong.  Only thing it needs is interior in the future.
Told him I would call him Friday to set up a test run(still some small details I need to workout). Thinking of offering 3,5k.


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looks like a nice float... but pics are way misleading... seeing it in person, hearing the motor and trying it out will tell you yes or no.. good luck.. hope it all works out

I paid 3500 for mine needing paint and interior but the boat itself was in awesome condition not even a nick or stress crack in the  fiberglass. But boat stands for bust out another thousand for a reason. My repaint and new interior ended up being a redo of the whole boat,motor and trailer cost me another 12000. but at least I know what I have now. the main thing is to make sure its a good platform to build on no point in putting money into something thats crap to start with.

Boat sold on Friday for $3800 on Friday, but not to me.
Oh well, I will find something someday.

Speaking of which, thanks Bruce,  Been eyeballing this one for the last few days. Went and saw it Saturday. Moo's twin sister with a BBC, but a little newer and completely original! Moo's original paint scheme was VERY similar. A good solid boat, smokin price, just dunno WTF I would do with it?    Beleive me, been HARD to convince myself I don't need this focking thing!  But it IS nice! 

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/boa/1868791213.html

If I was Mouzer, I'd buy it and try and peddle it to my friends for a 50% or so profit........But I ain't that guy.......

Ray