I have a question

qcdawg07 · 04-02-08, 10:03 PM

I am looking at getting a used boat from a guy i know that owns a Marine Dealership. He has a 1999 Javelin Venom 17 with a 115 Johnson. It has two depth finders, trolling motor, and stainless steel prop. The boat is very clean and in great shape. Because i know him he said he would re-run compression tests, change lower unit oil, and take me to the lake personally in the boat to run it. Is 5500 a fair price?

Rebbasser · 04-02-08, 10:59 PM

Welcome to the forum!

Sounds like a good price, and sounds like the guy selling it is not trying to take advantage of you. The fact he will do the compression test and let you lake test it before you buy is a big plus. Sounds like you found a good buy.

MississippiBoy · 04-02-08, 11:54 PM

No, sounds like a terrible deal. Matter of fact, just to remove the temptation, I'm gonna buy it before you can.
Yeah, I know...taking one for the team.
Seriously, if compression checks out, no problems on the lake, I'd be all over it.

1FASTLASER · 04-03-08, 05:19 AM

That boat and its 2 bigger brothers have always been a big success. Damn good boats and even though I am a Merc man those OMC 115's are just damn near bullet ptoof. If the compression and ride check out get it.

qcdawg07 · 04-03-08, 11:01 AM

Thanks a ton for the support. I dont know why i havent got on this site before now. Now i cant wait to go get that boat. All i have to do now is sell my four wheeler. Anybody want a 98 Arctic Cat 4x4???

zooker · 04-03-08, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qcdawg07

Anybody want a 98 Arctic Cat 4x4???

no i got two of them now..

$5500 for a jav with a omc 115 is a decent price...

zooker

bothomas · 04-05-08, 12:05 AM

hope you enjoy the new boat. I have a 2000 renegade 19 with a omc 175, love my boat. Javelin's seem to be cheaper to buy since they are no longer made. Any good stratos dealer should be able to help order parts, decals, etc. if you need in the future.

04-02-08, 10:03 PM	#1
qcdawg07 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	I have a question I am looking at getting a used boat from a guy i know that owns a Marine Dealership. He has a 1999 Javelin Venom 17 with a 115 Johnson. It has two depth finders, trolling motor, and stainless steel prop. The boat is very clean and in great shape. Because i know him he said he would re-run compression tests, change lower unit oil, and take me to the lake personally in the boat to run it. Is 5500 a fair price?

04-02-08, 10:59 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	Welcome to the forum! Sounds like a good price, and sounds like the guy selling it is not trying to take advantage of you. The fact he will do the compression test and let you lake test it before you buy is a big plus. Sounds like you found a good buy. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

04-03-08, 05:19 AM	#4
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	That boat and its 2 bigger brothers have always been a big success. Damn good boats and even though I am a Merc man those OMC 115's are just damn near bullet ptoof. If the compression and ride check out get it. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

04-02-08, 11:54 PM	#3
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	No, sounds like a terrible deal. Matter of fact, just to remove the temptation, I'm gonna buy it before you can. Yeah, I know...taking one for the team. Seriously, if compression checks out, no problems on the lake, I'd be all over it.

04-03-08, 11:01 AM	#5
qcdawg07 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	Thanks a ton for the support. I dont know why i havent got on this site before now. Now i cant wait to go get that boat. All i have to do now is sell my four wheeler. Anybody want a 98 Arctic Cat 4x4???

04-05-08, 12:05 AM	#7
bothomas BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Huntsville, Al. Posts: 220	hope you enjoy the new boat. I have a 2000 renegade 19 with a omc 175, love my boat. Javelin's seem to be cheaper to buy since they are no longer made. Any good stratos dealer should be able to help order parts, decals, etc. if you need in the future.

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