Well I've finally read it. Took me a while but it’s done. So the pressing issue right now is price. There are a few nicks and dings on the boat. Sure its 13 years old but I’ve got a 26 yr. old supra that has maybe three spider cracks in it. On one the bow above water line, and two around the exhaust ports on the transom. Guess I'm just more anal about taking care of a boat than some people are. It’s too good of money to throw out there and not take care of something. That's why I cry every winter while my boat sits outside under cover for the snowy winters. Wish I could give her a nice warm home for the winter but the next boat will be inside that’s for sure.
Now, I could be giving the seller more credit than he is earned right now, however from the get go he has been the most honest about problems with this boat than anyone else before him. Sure the "list" of maintenance is just routine oil changes but then again, I’ve never had my boat in the supra shop in the say.....9 years I’ve owned it either. I tend to do all the work myself. Now the rudder is in the machine shop right now getting straightened out. The prop was fixed and the shaft was looked at, said through conversation, by the supra dealer. Supra dealer actually told him what machine shop to take the rudder. It’s not spent its time indoors, definitely an outside boat, but seeing how mine is too I really can't and won't judge someone too harshly on it, long as they did their best to protect the boat as best as they could. Mine will go a couple years between buffing and this one is definitely due for some buffing and a possible wet sanding. This boat is listed for 17,500, however, I have already told him this will not happen and he is open to offers. He is also military himself which has been nice for social purposes. The boat has been water leak tested by the dealer and no water leaks in the hull were found. It does need some work but I think for under 14 it wouldn't be a bad boat....long as the shaft is ok. What do you all think?
I'm also looking at another Launch at the time too. PERSONAL THANK YOU TO HAUGY for his outstanding help in looking at these past two boats for me. I'll try not to send you out to look at any more (ha). I still owe you!
Rob.
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Originally Posted by vvfdfirefighter
Well I bought the boat yesterday. Took 7 months to finally get down and look at it between deployments and getting married. Has a new rudder and prop But the prop shaft has been tweaked a bit. Luckily the shaft strut is still correct just bent the shaft where the prop goes on. Anyone know what part number I need for a shaft? 2000 launch DD with the Indimar assault 350?
