'79 Master Angler 150 Mercury
 

I'm looking at this boat tomorrow and would appreciate any thoughts from those who know more than me about Sea Crafts.

It's obviously due for a repower and could use a galvanized trailer but if the price is right I might be able to take care of those issues fairly quickly. I'm wondering if the short OB bracket is a plus or a minus?

TIA!

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looks like they used the bracket to put a 25" motor on a 20" transom. I custom made one for my 78 conentental for the same reason.

That trailer has to go... only mine is worse. I run mine with out the bracket and I like the way it runs. And it does look like a 25" engine on a 20" transom

MIne is not new power but with the difference I can fill up the tank plenty of times.

Looks like you don't need much to get her in shape

Congrats on a nice ride

Jon,
I believe his one is in my vicinity. Check your private mail. Trailer looks better than the one I recently had dragged from Michigan with twice the weight.

Jon, how much is the price that's right?? That's the big question!! The t-top looks really nice as well as the hull. Not sure what scrap metal prices are, but that's about what the trailer is worth....especially after you dunk it in saltwater. Great looking project boat, good luck.

The seller is asking about $7500 but my target price is closer to $5000 if the boat is structurally good. Reasonable?

Thanks for all the feedback! I'm looking forward to becoming a member of the tribe if it works out.

[QUOTE=jondavies;212529]The seller is asking about $7500 but my target price is closer to $5000 if the boat is structurally good. Reasonable?
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In his dreams $7500...:rolleyes:
It has cable steering that is stretched out to the max..
The forward hatch looks like starboard..
The trailer speaks for itself...
The bracket looks like a jail house urinal..
The white lower Merc was off a SeaRay.. No telling on the upper?
If the transom and deck are good maybe $2500 .. TOPS
If they are not you are in for a major overhaul!!
Just my 2¢ worth
Hope it works out and keep us posted!

Dido on what nobones said above. It's got a 20" transom . . . probably original and will most likely need to be done. Plan on spending some money if you buy that boat (transom + fuel tank + hoses + steering + batteries + all wiring). Check for other soft spots in deck, hatches, and gunnel cap. Replace the brass tubes (scuppers) and the deck drain in forward fish box . . . those tend to leak if they have not been redone. That merc can be a good motor . . . but that one does look particularly well cared for.

some people beleive their stuff is gold!. i would say that boat down here in south florida would be asking about 4000 to 5500. that what i usually see on creigs list and the sort down here. And beleive these guys about it might need work... when i bought mine i paid 5800. and after 4 trips or so i had to park it and rebuild the transom so i made some upgrades and i had to buy a trailer as well that was another 2500 new. Whatever you think your budget is, Double it!!!!!. good luck. take your time and inspect everything!!!

look at my posts and you can see what my boat looked like for $5800.00

what's wrong with you guys? can't you see the guy is throwing in a keg???:D

Come on in the waters fine jondavies. Why should we be the only loons who put more money in these 40 year old boats than their worth or we'll ever get back out of them. Sounds like you got the fever also. I say ask what he's got into the rig and see how bad he wants out. But seeing's decieving, You see they all or most need or are gonna need a new transom and deck and you should know by now how long it takes and how much it'll cost. If you pass on this one there will be more, but that "look's like a nicen!"



good luck and welcome aboard

wildbill

just remember a boat is a hole in the water that takes you $$$$$. hooefully theirs no hidden costly issues

Hey Bill hows Gator rehab coming havent seen much lately?

Thanks for the sage words, guys.

I heard through the grapevine from someone who'd looked at it that there's a fair amount of internal rot so I'm going to pass ... not that I'm a chicken or anything ;)

I had hopes for this one but the search continues!

If you are interested in a Master Angler I have one for sale on here. Boat is good to go.

Thanks Brett - that's a beautiful restoration. If you were closer to So Cal I'd be all over it.

There are soooo many nice boats in North Carolina. So many infact, that I've looked into shipping a boat across country. I got quotes in the $2000-$2500 range (though didn't get far enough into the process to determine the nitty gritty details).

If you could factor some of the shipping cost into your price, I'd be seriously interested.

My father used a guy to ship a boat to Cali a couple years ago. Let me talk to him and see what all was involved and $$.