SoCal Jet Boats
Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: garytcosta on October 11, 2015, 04:13:06 PM
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Hey guys & gals,
Continuing on the boat hunt. Went to see a 1978 19' Hallett bubble deck today. (see on site pics)
Original Owner. Bought late in '77, picked boat up in 78', HN ends with 78-1. Has been garaged all it's life except for last couple months, been outside under a towing cover + waterproof cover.
Rebuilt BBF, & pump., both done by Blair Speed Shop about a 1-1/2 years ago. 10 hrs on both motor & pump since rebuild. Imco fuel tanks. Place diverter.
Hull & stringers solid. Gelcoat in relay good shape. Minor chips on bottom edge of dash & a few marks under the keel but nothing major. Could use a cut & buff or at least a polish.
Interior redone. Carpet good. Upholstery in good shape. Done with period correct tuck n' roll.
Steering cable a little stiff, might need replacing. All other cables good.
Overall seems like a pretty clean, well cared for boat.
I was wondering if it would be possible to get some feedback, opinions, suggestions from you all?
Thoughts???
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**Owner has advertised for 15K on CL.
Called him a couple weeks ago, offered him 9K, he got back to me last week & said he would take the 9.
After seeing the boat, it seems to me 9K was still way too high. Offered him 7,000 on the spot & he declined……
How off am I on the $$ ?
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Not worth more then your offer of 6500 in my opinion.
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Why did u offer 9000.00?
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Why did u offer 9000.00?
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I kind of knew (thanks to folks here at SCJB) that the 15k he was asking was over the top. I offered 9K to see if he would come off the mountain, + I have that in cash.
The way I see it, especially with older stuff, everything is negotiable. If he would have said no to 9, I wouldn't have gone to see the boat at all.
I am just figuring out what boats are worth, and I'm looking for a boat to keep. If it was something that I totally was in love with, I would pay over the going rate……….
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My thought is never offer money before going and seeing it in person. I am with Jimpen on the price!!!!
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I kind of knew (thanks to folks here at SCJB) that the 15k he was asking was over the top. I offered 9K to see if he would come off the mountain, + I have that in cash.
The way I see it, especially with older stuff, everything is negotiable. If he would have said no to 9, I wouldn't have gone to see the boat at all.
I am just figuring out what boats are worth, and I'm looking for a boat to keep. If it was something that I totally was in love with, I would pay over the going rate……….
Should have had all your ducks in a row before making the offer. Kind of hard to rebound after that.
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Yeah,
You are probably right about that.
Turns out that the first 2 guys to see the boat both gave him offers of 6,500…….
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You're not off on the $7k Very reasonable offer for both parties.
$15k - not reasonable.
Seems like a very clean boat, though.
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You're not off on the $7k Very reasonable offer for both parties.
$15k - not reasonable.
Seems like a very clean boat, though.
Thanks TD
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Boats are worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Guys here are right on with the numbers.
If you were thinking $9k before you went to see it, look at what you could get for a little more.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/boa/5255708967.html (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/boa/5255708967.html)
$10-$11k for this looks like a much better value for the money.
Be patient and the boat you want for the right price will come along.
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J2,
Yeah, thanks for that reference.
I'm learning a lot from the folks here @ SCJB. All the support is greatly appreciated.
You are about the 10th person who has counseled patience. Guess I should start listening to that piece of advice.......