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I'm looking at this boat in my area. It's a '77 Tsunami. It's fully tricked out for offshore fishing out of Va Beach. My problem is buying a boat this old. I'm not interested in a salvage boat or a restoration project. Everything on the boat is new except the hull itself. What is the track record on the hulls of these boats? How can I tell if there's rotten wood in the hull? Also, where can I go to get a good price quote on this boat? NADA does not list Tsunami model in it's price calculater. The guy's asking way too much, $22,500. Somebody want to just tell me to get an Albemarle 24' and be done with it? or is this boat worth persuing?

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I should also note that the Tsunami model is a cuddy cabin, not a center console.

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You mention a few different phrases in your post:

"..way tricked out.."

"..everything new except the hull.."

"..1977 " (some call those Potter hulls)

"...way too much money.." at $22,500...

Barring any rotten transom or soft spots in the floor, this may not be the place for sympathy - there are people selling 20' foot boats for nearly that much which are even older.

If the old hull part bothers you, have a look at the following photos and figure how much you think this "old hull" might be worth:

http://www.classicseacraft.com/tomswhitewater.htm

Good luck/
mark

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Ok, let me try to start over. #1 I am not interested in a project boat. I want something that is ready to fish and will not break apart when I'm 70 miles offshore. #2 For the same money this guy is asking, I'd be able to find a late 80's early 90's vintage Albemarle 24 cuddy. This would take a long time because theyr'e so rare.

I guess what I'm trying to do is estimate the probability that the hull is rotten. If there is a 50% chance that the hull is rotten and therefore only worth say $8000 to me and there is a 50% chance that the hull is fine and therefore worth the full $22,500, that means the estimated value of the boat for me is only $15,250. Changing the above assumptions dramatically effects what I'd pay for the boat. An 80% chance of a rotten hull makes the boat only worth $10,900. Or if the boat with a rooten hull is only worth $4000 and we're back to the 50-50 chance of being rotten it's worth $13,250. Should I just price the baot ASSUMING the hull IS rotten? The guy selling it is obviously not pricing it this way.

The reason I am posting to this site is that I am hoping that some among you might know how long these boats generally last and also what might be an appropriate price for a boat with the above specifications. Here, take a look at it http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/7/4/46551974.htm

Thanks for the interest. Kepp the comments coming!

-Brad

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One word - surveyor. Don't assume anything and have a qualified marine surveyor look at it.

Personally, I think think the seller is asking a reasonable amount of money - new hardtop, new engines/outdrives, etc. etc.

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If the transom is dry, there is no reason that a late 70's Seacraft should last a day shorter than an Albemarle.

Have a surveyor thoroughly go through it for you and if positive results come back, take it for a spin. If you like it, great. If not, start looking at some NC newspapers in the classified section for an Albemarle - there are a bunch of them down there.

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Scotts right, get a survey,only way to go.

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Brad, I am also from Va.Beach- In Lynnhaven where I keep my boat there are 3 c/c's and 1 tsunami- 72,74,78 Mine- not sure on the tsunami. also several albies-not going to downtalk albies because they are also great boats. The ride is somewhat different though. The old formula 23'3 hull. I seriuosly doubt the hull is rotton, but the sc's are known for transoms being that way. But so is every other boat I know of that age. If you want to send me a PM or e-mail then I would be happy to discuss with you or give you my home number .Survey is the best thing to do. Im usually home after 5 weekdays, except tonight I am red drum fishing.. craig

[ June 11, 2003, 05:26 AM: Message edited by: Miles Offshore ]

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Ha Brad as already said survey is the only way for you. I personally would never buy a boat that old unless I was willing to do work on it. Older boats are like older houses they can look good for a while but something will need to be fixed in a year or two. For a guy like you not wanting to do boat type repair look at something 3-5 yrs old or so shouldn’t be too much to fix yet.
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Ha Brad forgot to say that the hull is made of fiberglass there shouldn’t be any thing wrong with that just everything else like the deck, transom, cap, gas tank. Etc. all those things could be where major repairs could be needed.
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Brad,

I am new to this forum, but 2 years ago I bought a 75' tsunami that had been partially redone(Transom & outboard fitting). The deck and hull were in great shape. Have it professionally checked, but if you want I will send you my survey report for a comaprison. I only paid 12,500.00. Not sure what power is on the boat you are thinking about, but the survey came back @ 17,000.00 for my boat, I am sure 70% of that price is motor.
As far as buying an Albe check out Coral Bay Marina in Morehead City,NC online, they are a big Albe dealer in eastern NC. I think you will find the ride is much better on a SC. I was contemplating the same choices you are, and I am thrilled with my choice.

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Brad,

I am new to this forum, but 2 years ago I bought a 75' tsunami that had been partially redone(Transom & outboard fitting). The deck and hull were in great shape. Have it professionally checked, but if you want I will send you my survey report for a comaprison. I only paid 12,500.00. Not sure what power is on the boat you are thinking about, but the survey came back @ 17,000.00 for my boat, I am sure 70% of that price is motor.
As far as buying an Albe check out Coral Bay Marina in Morehead City,NC online, they are a big Albe dealer in eastern NC. I think you will find the ride is much better on a SC. I was contemplating the same choices you are, and I am thrilled with my choice.