1978 23 cc fair price?

strick · #1 08-26-2003, 12:47 AM

Thanks guys. This boat supposedly sat for 16 years unused in a dry climate if that makes a difference? Also the trailer has been rebuilt new brakes, Bearings and tires. Someone told me that the Yammi is worth around $4700. I've got the owner down to $13000 should I hold out? I'm in that really wanting Seacraft NOW mode

Chuck

BARNABY55 · #2 08-26-2003, 01:23 AM

Sat for 16 years? Man, I would buy one thats advertised in Florida Sportsman as well as this sight for 15K. At least you know what you are getting without all the What Ifs...

Dave Hirshberg · #3 08-26-2003, 11:34 AM

13K sounds a bit high. Like Otto said, you're going to need a fuel tank if its origional ($6 to $8 a gallon to have made plus hoses and install labor). The dry storage may have helped on the floor and transom. The engine is a good one but its still 12 years old, $4700 seems a little high there as well. I'd hold out and look around a while longer.
Dave

PipeDreamsMarine · #4 08-27-2003, 01:52 AM

Offer him 9k for it... Write it down on a card and tell him it's good for one year. Same price same condition. I'll bet he call right before Christmas.. I bought 3 boats that way and paid just what I have offered...

TUGBOAT · #5 08-26-2003, 02:23 PM

Make the offer to His WIFE !!
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strick · #6 08-26-2003, 03:32 PM

I'm getting it surveyed this week $275 for the survey but it's worth it to know what condition the boat is in. Thanks for the tips I'll let you know how it turns out.

Strick

Billybob · #7 08-26-2003, 05:26 PM

Wait a minute - here's a question you HAVE to ask this guy.How is it that this boat sat for 4 years and then someone slapped a brand new Yammi on it, and let it sit for 12 more? Or did it sit for 15 and someone slapped an 11 year old motor on it last year - and for some reason, didn't work out like he planned.
Either way, unless there's a widow involved,it smells funny to me.
Bill