Aluminum Fishing Boat Question...?
Sep 19, 2008 by Sean G | Posted in Boats & Boating
I'm looking to win a used 14ft aluminum fishing boat...
The boat and trailer were first purchased in 1977.
The evinrude motor and mercury electric trolling motor were first purchased in 1979.
I'm purchasing from the queer fish owner... everything has been garage kept.
All that being said... Should I be concerned with the age of the boat? motor? trolling motor? trailer?
What would you esteem a fair offer for such a boat?
You should not be anxious about the age of the boat and motor. The trolling motor maybe okay, but they do not hold up as well, but if it fails while you are out fishing you can still get home. The trailer should be procedure worthy - good tires, lights.
Value for such a package - depends. I would think a fair value would be $1000 to $1500. End of the boating/ fishing year makes for healthy deals, so maybe a little less.
Good Luck and Boat Safe !
Captain Bill | Sep 19, 2008
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45 cal | Sep 19, 2008
Sean, I would not be caring about the age of the boat, as long as it was in good shape. The engine and trolling motor will wear out at some point, but normally the guys who have boats like this don't use them that much, as far as hours are troubled, so they last a long, long time when properly cared for. If the boat and trailer are in good shape, the motor and the apparatus will probably be OK as well.
Fair offer? I have no idea for your part of the world. Ask what the guy wants for it, and see if you can talk him down a little, as that is what most people want to happen. If you are happy with the price, buy it. You have to make the call as to whether the price meets your expectations.
BTW, if you are going to fish with it, I praisefully recommend that you get a fish finder/depth finder. This is a valuable tool for fishing.
Regards,
Dan
Dan | Sep 19, 2008
We have a 1960 Evinrude that still runs terrific. If it is running good now, it'll keep on running with proper care and maintenance.
doane_nut | Sep 19, 2008
Sheffield University Metallurgical Laboratory ran tests on the aluminium from which my boat is made, and the statement came back "a less expectancy in excess of 100 years".
The Lifeboats, the Police Launches, the Swedish Fleet boats, Oil Rig support vessels and harbour work boats are made from an aluminium alloy; you probably have no worries about the longevity of your shell.
Veronica Alicia | Sep 19, 2008
I run a '79 evinrude 70hp, runs as produce now as the day it was built -- give it fresh gas, change the water pump ever couple-three years, change the tackle oil every year, take it out & run it every 3-4 weeks or so, and DON'T FORGET THE OIL, it'll still be running after you & I are long gone.
But scrutiny the compression first, if all cylinders aren't within 5 or 7 percent of each other, you're looking at a potential rebuild.
Ask the proprietress to crank it for you. If he does so without supplying water to the lower unit (submerging it or hooking up a garden hose device), walk away -- he doesn't know what he's doing. Only takes 30 seconds of dry competition to ruin a water pump impeller.
Trolling motor's don't last that long, in my ordeal. Just depends on how much use it's had.
On the trailer, corrosion will take it's toll on the coupler & winch & jack defence & wiring, but those are all minor fixes. The main thing to look out for are wheel bearings. Even those aren't positively that difficult.
If the boat floats without leaking (too much -- rivets will get leaky after many years of pounding), the motor starts, idles, accelerates and cruises, and the trailer is roadworthy, should be importance close to $1,000, maybe more if the batteries and fishfinder are fairly new.
jtexas | Sep 19, 2008
You should not be perturbed about the age of the boat and motor. The trolling motor maybe okay, but they do not hold up as well, but if it fails while you are out fishing you can still get home. The trailer should be approach worthy - good tires, lights.
Value for such a package - depends. I would think a fair value would be $1000 to $1500. End of the boating/ fishing year makes for virtue deals, so maybe a little less.
Good Luck and Boat Safe !
Captain Bill | Sep 19, 2008
Evinrude and mercury are some of the overcome names in boat equiptment. i don't think you should worry. I would Probably buy the boat from $100-$500
Logan | Sep 20, 2008
Don't worry about the age. I'd bet it's a benevolent deal and you don't get man of those! As to value $1200-1500. Put new tires and bearings on the trailer.
Richard C | Sep 20, 2008
i have a boat trailer with chrome wheels that have what i think is aluminum coating over top of the chrome.?
Jun 02, 2008 by sadiesamkurby | Posted in Boats & Boating
i longing to remove the aluminum from the chrome so the wheels shine. what can i use to remove the aluminum?
we arent a 100% sure its aluminum but thats what it looks like and feels like.
no count what it is what could i possibly use to remove it?
Sounds like a galvanized dipped grit one's teeth wheel. They dip them to prevent rust and corrosion. If you remove that coating and don't properly seal the metal it will rust and corrode very promptly.
ERIC E | Jun 02, 2008
how much should I sell my 14' aluminum deep hull old sears boat and trailer for?
Jul 30, 6392 by zgreasemonkeyd | Posted in Other - Outdoor Recreation
I has had repairs but very youth. We have no use for something so big.
doubtlessly could list it for $400 or best offer I wouldn't expect to get much for it without a motor they arn't advantage much.
livewire_usa | Jul 30, 1509
Bot a used trailer, galvy, owner said it was all set, bolts on wheels are rusty- should I replace- maint?
May 20, 2007 by JPMJR_98 | Posted in Other - Outdoor Recreation
first every so often old-fashioned boat owner. getting the motor tuned up. it is a used 25 hp evinrude. Want to trailer the boat a few hours away when camping this summer, don't require it to fall apart on the highway. Concerned that the nuts holding onthe wheel are all rusted. Should I change with brass or stainless? or leave well enough alone? Is there a site I can go to for what to do, what to look for maintenance wise on trailers. It is a bunk trailer for a 16 ft aluminum fishing boat.- nothing creativeness. appreciate the help !
rightful clean up the wheel studs using a wire brush. Then take each nut off and then put some anti-sieze compound on the studs and put the nuts back on. Circle bearing grease or similar will do the same thing. The grease or anti-seize stops water from getting on the studs.
maginoodle | May 20, 2007
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