yobub
Well-Known Member
Condition of engines and tranny, condition of generator, age and condition of canvas, age and functionality of electronics. Dated electronics can still work perfectly well. Beyond that, hull condition, but in many cases you have to haul to see that.I'm finding there are not a lot of differences in the 99-02 boats as far as options. Two things stick out as far as separating all the diesel boats for sale, aside from the engine hours, would be if the electronics are original or replaced and the age of the canvas. Also seems the asking price increases with the year with the 99's being the least expensive and the 02's being the most expensive. Not sure it's worth 20-30k for an 02 over a 99.
New generator installed, $15k. New canvas, $7-10k. Electronics depend on whether radar is usable and how high end you want to go. $1k min, up to $6-8k? for a full replacement.
I think you are an experienced boat owner, but just in case you aren't, if a boat seller ever tells you an issue is small and easy to fix, they are lying. If it was small and easy to fix they would have fixed it before they sell, unless they have just given up on the boat. If they've given up on the boat, there are issues you haven't found.