72 center console 20

[bmerrins]

Hello,

I am looking at a 72 20 foot center console, with a 2000 Suzuki 140 (500hrs, at least), updated wiring, decent electronics, 2 year old trailer, for $6,000. Deck has some soft spots in front of the console, otherwise it looks like the hull is in ok shape. Guessing that I could get a couple seasons out of this set up before having to tear the boat down as well as re-power it. Should I be trying to get a better price, or is this fair? And, is this a worthwhile project? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I am looking forward to becoming an active contributor to this great site!

[Fr. Frank]

It's a fair price, but not a really good price. You can probably do better if you keep lookin'. Course, that depends on how badly you need to get wet offshore.

[bmerrins]

Thanks frank, good to know. Any ideas on what it would cost to have the hull restored? I could probably do some of the demo work myself, but the rest is probably better left to an expert.

[eggsuckindog]

Thats not a bad price if the hull is decent- hull 3K -motor 2K-trailer 1K. If the front floor is the only thing, thats not bad for a boat you can go use a couple years at least, just no jumping jacks up there.

[hardhead]

There is a boat real similar may be the same one on ebay for $4750. Looks decent if I did just but a new motor on my 20 I'd buy it.

[tbarket]

you are in range. i just purchased a "77 20' MA and one main consideration is ...How often do you come across a Potter built Seacraft for sale, close by? It's a great boat and you can't lose. I also think a pretty good price ...act fast

[bmerrins]

Thanks for the input guys. That boat on ebay was the one I was looking at. Decided I wasn't ready for soft spots and rebuilding decks, so I bought a '95 Grady escape. See you boys out on the water!

[askipper3]

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