(re) Thinking about buying a 1973 Seafari.

[eggsuckindog]

I will chime in here as well, to value the outfit break it apart - what is the trailer worth on the used market - whats the hull worth - what's the motor worth, add it up. Now the motor is worthless from a resale point- it may well give you a year or 2 or 3 but in reallity is worth nothing. The problem is finding someone to fix it and the parts are expensive and scarce even if you can find them - don't put alot of money in it - look to repower if any issues appear -hence don't pay anything for it. The trailer is apparently nice and pretty new, that should be easy to price - the hull if no soft spots in the floor or transom and not alot of paint or whatnot maybe 3K + trailer your close. Just use the motor up and don't mess with it to try and keep it running is all, their are plenty of older Rudes as better options that anybody works on and parts are cheap and they will go forever. You need at least 150 or more for the boat to run right just as an FYI if you need a repower IMHO. Actually would be a good boat out there as its kinda chilly and the winshield is nice, I enjoyed my winshield even in Fl