Opinion on a deal....

WTL · 08-19-06, 10:51 PM

My Dad has the opportunity to buy a Bass Tracker Pro 16, I think its about 8 years old for $1,000. It has no TM, an older mercury 35 that ran 3 or 4 years back, and there needs to be some work done on the deck, plywood and new carpet, seats that sort of thing. The trailer is good except the tires are a little dry rotted, need to be replaced. I probably need $500-750 to get the thing in fine condition. My first inclination is that its a good deal - but he is not a rich man so I'm not sure if the deal is good enough. What do yall think? What would it be worth if we fixed everything too?

Vabass22 · 08-19-06, 11:29 PM

I don't know what she'd be worth, but I'd say go for it.

bassintom · 08-20-06, 09:18 AM

that would depend on if you need a boat right away..the boat is going to require a lot of work from the sound of it.1k sounds a little high for a boat in that condition.i only say that because my bro recently sold a 91 17ft alum fisher bassboat with the TM and a 60hp merc in good running condition.the only thing it really needed was the screw valve that releases the tilt,causing the trim and tilt not to work.the guy fixed it for $40..the boat was sold for $600 with trailer..try to talk the guy down..the longer the boat sits,the worse condition it will be in.

Fishie1 · 08-20-06, 09:23 AM

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Vabass22 · 08-20-06, 11:35 AM

Fishie, it won't be worth that much, because it's a '98.

bassnman30 · 08-20-06, 11:44 AM

Try and "bid" the guy who's selling the boat down.

Fishie1 · 08-20-06, 11:47 AM

yeah I know ....but that is what it runs for brand new and a 2006 model.....I would say its worth about 500 bucks....

WTL · 08-20-06, 12:24 PM

Fishie, if you melt down the aluminum its made of its worth $500.

I think my Dad might take it. He got a gas can, black light, trolling motor and old hummingbird depth finder thrown in. The front deck has brand new wood, its just the rear that needed new plywood but that can be done in a day and I have the some suitable wood already laying behind the shed.

PowerBass · 08-20-06, 07:24 PM

Wtl,
As most know, I purchased a Tracker Pro Team 170 TX, 2006 Model, you can get one with a 25 Horse 4 stroke merc, for 8500$ or a little more. I love my boat, and have a few upgrades in mind, like a new TM, bigger motor, buddy arm for bigger motor and my little 9.9, on board charger, etc etc, little things that are not such a big deal. If you would like pics please let me know.

lizardsrule · 08-24-06, 08:01 PM

WTL,

Personally I think it sounds like a good deal. As you know you will always be working on your boat, even if bought brand new. I bought my 15' Fishermarine, with 28lb trolling moter, 15hp evinrude, and fishfinder for $1000. The moter had not run for 2 years. I have since put way over what I paid for it into it, but if it doesn't leak( too much anyways lol)and the aluminum is in good shape I'd say it's not a bad deal. Just my opinion, but a trolling moter, fishfinder, boat, trailer priced out would probably cost more than that. My trailer was only 2 years old, but the boat and Evinrude were 1982. Still doesn't leak, and is a great little fishing boat, except for big waters of course, right Tom LOL. I still laugh thinking about him with his life jacket on, asking how to turn the bilge on form all the water coming over the bough rotflmao. The other option is to not buy it and "HOPE" you find a better deal?

Lizards

WTL · 08-24-06, 11:47 PM

Yea, I thought it was an ok deal..and he got it. I started the motor the other day, I think I'll give it a run on the lake maybe this weekend. Got the trolling motor up and working, depth finder, bilge, aireator, all the decks are cut but I need to go buy some of the expensive hinges for 1 mod that I want to do. Gotta do a little wiring work, the wiring situation is a bit confusing but I'll manage. And as Lizards said its constant modifications from there on out...lets see, LED trailer lights, rope lights for the front deck, another depthfinder for the front deck...the list goes on and on.

08-19-06, 10:51 PM	#1
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Opinion on a deal.... My Dad has the opportunity to buy a Bass Tracker Pro 16, I think its about 8 years old for $1,000. It has no TM, an older mercury 35 that ran 3 or 4 years back, and there needs to be some work done on the deck, plywood and new carpet, seats that sort of thing. The trailer is good except the tires are a little dry rotted, need to be replaced. I probably need $500-750 to get the thing in fine condition. My first inclination is that its a good deal - but he is not a rich man so I'm not sure if the deal is good enough. What do yall think? What would it be worth if we fixed everything too? __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

08-20-06, 09:18 AM	#3
bassintom BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: washington(northwest) N.J. Posts: 3,958	that would depend on if you need a boat right away..the boat is going to require a lot of work from the sound of it.1k sounds a little high for a boat in that condition.i only say that because my bro recently sold a 91 17ft alum fisher bassboat with the TM and a 60hp merc in good running condition.the only thing it really needed was the screw valve that releases the tilt,causing the trim and tilt not to work.the guy fixed it for $40..the boat was sold for $600 with trailer..try to talk the guy down..the longer the boat sits,the worse condition it will be in. __________________ A man's gotta believe in something...I believe I'll go fishing.

08-20-06, 11:44 AM	#6
bassnman30 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lexington,NC-Worlds best BBQ. Posts: 1,945	Try and "bid" the guy who's selling the boat down. __________________ Lexington,NC. Last edited by bassnman30; 08-20-06 at 11:45 AM. Reason: added wording

08-20-06, 12:24 PM	#8
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Fishie, if you melt down the aluminum its made of its worth $500. I think my Dad might take it. He got a gas can, black light, trolling motor and old hummingbird depth finder thrown in. The front deck has brand new wood, its just the rear that needed new plywood but that can be done in a day and I have the some suitable wood already laying behind the shed. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005. Last edited by WTL; 08-20-06 at 03:29 PM.

08-20-06, 07:24 PM	#9
PowerBass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,638	Wtl, As most know, I purchased a Tracker Pro Team 170 TX, 2006 Model, you can get one with a 25 Horse 4 stroke merc, for 8500$ or a little more. I love my boat, and have a few upgrades in mind, like a new TM, bigger motor, buddy arm for bigger motor and my little 9.9, on board charger, etc etc, little things that are not such a big deal. If you would like pics please let me know. __________________ fivealivebassmasters.com

08-19-06, 11:29 PM	#2
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	I don't know what she'd be worth, but I'd say go for it.

08-20-06, 09:23 AM	#4
Fishie1 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 308	2006 TRACKER® Pro Guide™ V-16 T , 60 ELHPT FourStroke Motor and Trailer No Haggle, No Hassle Value Price $ 14,205* USA includes Dealer Prep and Destination Charges Payment Calculator Print View View promotions for this boat.

08-20-06, 11:35 AM	#5
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	Fishie, it won't be worth that much, because it's a '98.

08-20-06, 11:47 AM	#7
Fishie1 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 308	yeah I know ....but that is what it runs for brand new and a 2006 model.....I would say its worth about 500 bucks....

08-24-06, 08:01 PM	#10
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	WTL, Personally I think it sounds like a good deal. As you know you will always be working on your boat, even if bought brand new. I bought my 15' Fishermarine, with 28lb trolling moter, 15hp evinrude, and fishfinder for $1000. The moter had not run for 2 years. I have since put way over what I paid for it into it, but if it doesn't leak( too much anyways lol)and the aluminum is in good shape I'd say it's not a bad deal. Just my opinion, but a trolling moter, fishfinder, boat, trailer priced out would probably cost more than that. My trailer was only 2 years old, but the boat and Evinrude were 1982. Still doesn't leak, and is a great little fishing boat, except for big waters of course, right Tom LOL. I still laugh thinking about him with his life jacket on, asking how to turn the bilge on form all the water coming over the bough rotflmao. The other option is to not buy it and "HOPE" you find a better deal? Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

08-24-06, 11:47 PM	#11
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Yea, I thought it was an ok deal..and he got it. I started the motor the other day, I think I'll give it a run on the lake maybe this weekend. Got the trolling motor up and working, depth finder, bilge, aireator, all the decks are cut but I need to go buy some of the expensive hinges for 1 mod that I want to do. Gotta do a little wiring work, the wiring situation is a bit confusing but I'll manage. And as Lizards said its constant modifications from there on out...lets see, LED trailer lights, rope lights for the front deck, another depthfinder for the front deck...the list goes on and on. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

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