Soliciting opinions on boat

[Table Rockin]

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2012- ... -103229223

Curious as to the boards opinion on this boat. Looking to upgrade to 26 or 28 footer. Emailed seller and this is response to my question on saltwater care " Hi there,
Yes, service records are available.  The first 90 hours this boat was in fresh water, the last 50 hours have been in brackish/salt water.  The boat is flushed out after each time its used and washed down and has never been in water overnight.  It has also been waxed and detailed every 4 months."

Would the fact this boat has been exposed to saltwater cause you concern enough not to buy?

Id also have to have it shipped.

Thanks

[cmattj]

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2012- ... -103229223

Curious as to the boards opinion on this boat. Looking to upgrade to 26 or 28 footer. Emailed seller and this is response to my question on saltwater care " Hi there,
Yes, service records are available.  The first 90 hours this boat was in fresh water, the last 50 hours have been in brackish/salt water.  The boat is flushed out after each time its used and washed down and has never been in water overnight.  It has also been waxed and detailed every 4 months."

Would the fact this boat has been exposed to saltwater cause you concern enough not to buy?

Id also have to have it shipped.

Thanks

Thats a gorgeous boat. I absolutely love the 262,272,276 boats. I would want you to consider two things as you already have your gut instinct acting.

What type of freshwater flushing kit was added or was it just an Ear muff that the dealer or rack (no trailer?) storer uses or said they use.
Plus take a close look at the photo with the hour meter and notice the top dash clear delamination and poc marks showing up on the buttons and trim.

These are signs of interior not being wiped down in salt air and environment. If the boat is close and you can touch it.. great. If the seller approves of a survey and inspection better. you may find a freshwater one very soon as the season in most the country will start in a few months. Florida season is year round.

Just my 3 cents

[Table Rockin]

yea part of me thinks no matter how much you flush and rinse there is inevitably be wear and tear due to the salt exposure. Its in the damn air down there. I'm not in a rush to buy and may wait out the entire season putting my boat up for sale in the process. I would sure hate to be boatless for any period of time during the season though.

all that said.....its probably $20k less than it comparative freshwater version. Mayhaps its worth the risk?

anyone know how much it costs to deliver from FL to MO? Lol

[Ytmsn]

Worst case scenario you have to put in a new engine. What will that cost you? That's an absolutely gorgeous boat and if you think you can make it work for you then go for it. As long as you keep in mind there's going to be repairs needed because of the salt water. Manifolds and risers take a beating in saltwater, but it's nothing money can't fix!

[ColinC]

Agree with YT. That is a gorgeous boat and it looks clean, clean, clean. However, no pics of the outdrive?

I'd get a survey done. Seller should expect it on a used boat in that size and price range.

[liquid]

It looks clean and it's gorgeous. However, 20K? That strikes me as odd.

I always steer clear of salties but that's because I don't know enough about them and there's plenty of freshies around more my taste. SOunds like Cmatt's area as I never would've noticed about the dash had he not said it or saw it in person. It's definitely worth an in-person visit IMO.

[ColinC]

In an effort to spend your money, here's a listing in your neck of the woods. It's a very clean looking 2009 with a M496 and what appears to be just ~115 hours. Freshwater of course!

https://loz.craigslist.org/boa/d/cobalt/6458635963.html

[Table Rockin]

I was shooting from the hip on that liquid....your right probably more like 10-15k.

And the logistics on this prob dont work. Id have to hire a survey and have it shipped. All that chips away at the price difference as well.

[Table Rockin]

Yea ive seen that colin...can get past the grey color scheme. I know its trivial but if im gonna spend this kind of money im holding out for blue or white . Maybe black.

[Table Rockin]

Not many 276s for sale right now....i can wait

[Tuscany]

Positives..
That boat looks to have a 6.0L 380 VP, which is closed cooling. No salt issues can happen in the engine itself.

Negatives?
With the VP, I cant really think of any.. IMO, the price is a little high..
If you can get him down in the 60's, I wouldn't be afraid of that boat.
Play the salt card for all its worth.

[Table Rockin]

agreed Tuscany, i was thinking $65ksh. Nice to know on the closed cooling. I asked that in my email but didnt get a direct response.

[ColinC]

Yea ive seen that colin...can get past the grey color scheme. I know its trivial but if im gonna spend this kind of money im holding out for blue or white . Maybe black.

Not trivial at all. You gotta love the boat and if the color ain't right, the boat ain't right!

[ColinC]

Boom!

2011 276 with a blue hull. Freshwater. Filler cushions. Forward arch. Stored indoors. Volvo 8.1 with just 136 hours. No trailer.

http://www.georgianbayyachtsales.com/bo ... php?id=830

The catch? The boat is located in Canada. But it's probably no further from home than the one in Florida and getting it across the border is a simple process. Asking price is high at $107K CDN or $87K USD (as an aside, the Toronto area market is hot). However, an $87 CDN offer would likely get serious consideration and that's equivalent to $70K USD.

[liquid]

In an effort to spend your money, here's a listing in your neck of the woods. It's a very clean looking 2009 with a M496 and what appears to be just ~115 hours. Freshwater of course!

https://loz.craigslist.org/boa/d/cobalt/6458635963.html

That's a nice looking boat too. 496. I love boat shopping.