Hi All,
I have the opportunity to buy a used 2000 princecraft 164 with 80 hp 4 stroke Yamaha, no trolling motor or fish finder. Anyone outhere that could tell me how good of a boat it is? Also, what kind of money do you think it worth?
Thanks
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Hi All,
I have the opportunity to buy a used 2000 princecraft 164 with 80 hp 4 stroke Yamaha, no trolling motor or fish finder. Anyone outhere that could tell me how good of a boat it is? Also, what kind of money do you think it worth?
Thanks
I can't tell you a price but Princecraft are some of the best boats on the market. I had one that was 25 years old and didn't leak a bit. I bought a new one in 1999 and still a great boat with no leaks or major issues with it. Quality is up with lund.
is the motor the same yr ? What shape is it in ? $6-10kQuote:
Originally Posted by seabast
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http://www.nadaguides.com/Boats/2000...S-164/10141473
I agree with Outcast. If motor is also a 2000, then $6K if the boat is really beat up.
$10K if it is in good shape and comes with a trailer. I would expect they will be asking $11K, but you can beat them down :-)
I'm going to look at it tonight so I will have more details.
It comes with a trailer and the engine and boat are 2000.
Asking 10.000$ for it and 1.500$ extra for a 2015 Terrova 80lbs i pilot.
Would you guys buy a boat without trying it?
I'm asking because fishing boat are going so fast right now that if you want one you pretty mush have to send a deposit before even seen it! Must good fishing boat are sold in less the a day on Kijiji....
I have the same boat with an older 80hp merc. Its a great boat no real complaints, its a good fish and ski/utility boat. The speedo can be intermittent but not very important.
It would be good if the seller could at least run the motor with water muffs. The motor is always the biggest concern. If it starts good from a cold start, idles good, goes forward and reverse and restarts again on the driveway it should be ok.
If you can water test it I suggest you do it, simple question to ask the seller : do you mind if my mechanic looks at the motor. Fell him out with how and what his answer is. water testing is always better cause you now how the motor runs under load, once started look for excessive shaking and if the transom flexes. If no water test do what Quack suggests and maybe bring a compression quage with you. Water test will also revel if the boat leaks and live well pump works.
I would not purchase a boat I could not water test, I would also have a mechanic look over the motor and pull the run time hours, and any fault codes off if this is possible.
This is what my mechanic told me last night. Since I called the seller and he told me I can try it in the river.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bandwagon
Feeling much better about the deal....
I agree. There are lots of boat for sale, there is no reason to rush into one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bandwagon
There is not a lot of fishing boat for sale in this category and when there is one, it's gone in less than a day. But you are right, should be rush into one....Quote:
Originally Posted by LeakyBoots
Just came back and the overall shape of the boat is not great. It hasn't been looked after. I also found the seats really low and the green carpet not my thing. I did like the size though and the boat seems really well made. The bottom end has been replace last year and paid for by the insurance. I decided not to try it until we agree on a price (9500$) but on my drive back I realized I would pass anyway.
Thanks all for your advices
Yep. Princecraft is a good one. I believe they were welded rather than riveted. Best of luck in your search. Hard time of year to be a buyer.Quote:
Originally Posted by seabast
I think you made a good choice on passing.
S.
Princecraft are riveted.
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That one was.Quote:
Originally Posted by natehunter
Is anyone knows is this kind of marks is a bad sign?
Thanks again
Looks like pitting, just paint not sticking to aluminum anymore. If this is the same boat I would just pass unless it's a steal. Boat sounds more like a project. If you could get for around $4000-$5000 then you can put $3000 into it with new floors, carpet electronics even paint.
It looks like it was good to "pass". Definition of Boat?Quote:
Originally Posted by seabast
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A friend of mine has that exact same boat. He bought it 7 years ago for the same price as the one your looking at.
Its a good boat, but its not worth that money now, and by the sounds of it, it needs a bunch of work.
Wait for the boat you want to come along, and don't fall for anything less. It will come.
A friend of mine has waited 2 years for the right boat, and he just got it this spring. Couldn't be happier.
S.