73 mako

leaninleatherman · #1 09-08-2008, 11:26 PM

I went an looked at a 73 mako 17 it had a 135hp evinrude an it ran fine the boat is faded an has the wear of a 73 but it is ready to fish just needs tlc. Do you think 1800.00 is to much money for the boat. steveo

NoBones · #2 09-08-2008, 11:35 PM

I quess you Classic Mako guys are really desperate
with there site being down....

But steveo welcome to CSC and yes it does sound
like a fair price. Roughly add up what repairs
boat, motor & trailer will need and let that
be the deciding factor..

See ya, Ken

htillman · #3 09-08-2008, 11:58 PM

I would make the guy an offer but the price does not sound to bad. Good luck.

Tarpun · #4 09-09-2008, 04:20 PM

Make sure the decks (cap and main deck) and transom are solid. Tight lines

leaninleatherman · #5 09-10-2008, 12:05 AM

I didnt know about sea craft an mako having sites. anyway I did buy the boat I got it for 1700 So can anybody tell me what it roughly cost to have gelcoat shot on boat

htillman · #6 09-10-2008, 12:12 AM

No experience with gelcoat but there are other options, many users have used Signature Finish (I used on my Seacraft) which you can apply, and of course Awlgrip, Imron and other paints. Hopefully some of the users have experience with gelcoat and can help you if that is what you are set on. I would think to paint the entire boat with Signature Finish about 1k.