Ck111484
Member
- Oct 13, 2015
- 63
- Boat Info
- 1986 Sea Ray 270DA - project boat!
- Engines
- Twin Mercruiser 470's
Hello,
So I've recently found and inspected an '88 25' Sea Ray cuddy cabin (from what I can find, "cuddy cabin" is actually the official designation).
The boat is in really good shape, feels very solid, and the motor (5.7l) starts and idles better than nearly any other boat of this vintage I've heard.
Very good interior/exterior shape, and I'm a marine detailer, so I know I could make it look practically new again.
It was up for auction about a week ago and didn't sell (the part of the state I'm in is about an hour from "big" water, and apparently boats over about 20 feet just don't sell here).
I can get it for $2k, with trailer.
It comes with all covers (cockpit, full cover and full camper top, all look to be in good condition), and even the original Owner's Manual).
The only issues apparent so far are that the drive does not want to trim at the throttle, but you can short the solenoid and it trims just fine; also, the "shelf" along the portside cockpit seems to have rotted and collapsed (shouldn't be a big deal to fix).
Here are some pictures:
(Keep in mind I am a professional marine detailer, and while I wouldn't want to spend a great deal of time on it, repainting the bottom and refurbishing the teak and making it shiny wouldn't be a big deal for me).
It's a bit odd looking, like an amberjack but not as graceful; all cockpit, small cabin. I'm not much of a fisherman but it seems it would make an excellent vessel for that (it even has a built-in livewell in the transom).
You can see from the old bottom paint that it would sit much higher and "nobler" in the bow than it does on the trailer, so I think it would looks much better in the water.
I'm also the owner of an '86 270 Sundancer, which I'm currently restoring, but have come to a halt due to funds. This is the boat I have my heart set on; I've done a ton of work to it over the past ~2 summers, and am dying to get it in the water.
You can read about that quest here:
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/my-500-270da.75840/
I almost wish I loved this 25', as it seems to be a very solid boat, and much less struggle to finally have a boat again, but I have to say it just doesn't capture me like my Sundancer does.
So, I'm considering buying this 25 Cuddy, cleaning it up as best I can, and flipping it for profit to help fund my 27' Sundancer (and other expenses).
If you're wondering why I don't just spend the $2k, it's because a buddy and me would be going in on this "flip" together, and he would be putting up the money and I'd be doing the work.
So I guess my questions are:
This seems to be an uncommon boat, and I can't find much to compare it to as far as how much it's worth. Any guesses?
How big of a deal is the trim issue? It's obviously not the motor, as it trims great, it just needs to be done at the solenoid rather than at the throttle.
Lastly, do you think it's worth doing?
Any input is appreciated,
Thanks.
So I've recently found and inspected an '88 25' Sea Ray cuddy cabin (from what I can find, "cuddy cabin" is actually the official designation).
The boat is in really good shape, feels very solid, and the motor (5.7l) starts and idles better than nearly any other boat of this vintage I've heard.
Very good interior/exterior shape, and I'm a marine detailer, so I know I could make it look practically new again.
It was up for auction about a week ago and didn't sell (the part of the state I'm in is about an hour from "big" water, and apparently boats over about 20 feet just don't sell here).
I can get it for $2k, with trailer.
It comes with all covers (cockpit, full cover and full camper top, all look to be in good condition), and even the original Owner's Manual).
The only issues apparent so far are that the drive does not want to trim at the throttle, but you can short the solenoid and it trims just fine; also, the "shelf" along the portside cockpit seems to have rotted and collapsed (shouldn't be a big deal to fix).
Here are some pictures:
(Keep in mind I am a professional marine detailer, and while I wouldn't want to spend a great deal of time on it, repainting the bottom and refurbishing the teak and making it shiny wouldn't be a big deal for me).
It's a bit odd looking, like an amberjack but not as graceful; all cockpit, small cabin. I'm not much of a fisherman but it seems it would make an excellent vessel for that (it even has a built-in livewell in the transom).
You can see from the old bottom paint that it would sit much higher and "nobler" in the bow than it does on the trailer, so I think it would looks much better in the water.
I'm also the owner of an '86 270 Sundancer, which I'm currently restoring, but have come to a halt due to funds. This is the boat I have my heart set on; I've done a ton of work to it over the past ~2 summers, and am dying to get it in the water.
You can read about that quest here:
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/my-500-270da.75840/
I almost wish I loved this 25', as it seems to be a very solid boat, and much less struggle to finally have a boat again, but I have to say it just doesn't capture me like my Sundancer does.
So, I'm considering buying this 25 Cuddy, cleaning it up as best I can, and flipping it for profit to help fund my 27' Sundancer (and other expenses).
If you're wondering why I don't just spend the $2k, it's because a buddy and me would be going in on this "flip" together, and he would be putting up the money and I'd be doing the work.
So I guess my questions are:
This seems to be an uncommon boat, and I can't find much to compare it to as far as how much it's worth. Any guesses?
How big of a deal is the trim issue? It's obviously not the motor, as it trims great, it just needs to be done at the solenoid rather than at the throttle.
Lastly, do you think it's worth doing?
Any input is appreciated,
Thanks.
