Advice on boat purchase..'93 OFFSHORE 18'

[mrbowdeadly]

Hey all,

I am considering a purchase of an 18ft OFFSHORE brand v hull boat. Boat is a 1993, with a 1987 Suzuki 140 outboard. It has a t top and electronics to include garmin gps with chip, vhf radio, and hummingbird bottom finder. Boat is in excellent ++ condition and extremely clean. Motor runs great and has been compression checked.

Looking for input, I will be using this boat for fishing and hopefully spearfishing later, as I am new to the sport.

Cost on the boat is $4000, and that is about my price range.


Whaddya think, good setup for the money?

Apprecitate the input.

Jason

[Capt.Gene]

The older Suzuki's had corrosion issues and the one on you are looking at is ?20 years old?
Is the boat still a fair value if you had to re-power?

[mrbowdeadly]

I think so. I figure maybe on selling the suzuki and repowering. Your advice is exactly why I started this thread....

Thanks! Now if I have to repower, hmmm, guess I may have to start a motor purchase thread... :D

Jason

[mrbowdeadly]

Captgene, BTW....


I live NW of Gainesville in High Springs. I came this way via Zephyrhills then Ridge Manor.


Jason

[Capt.Gene]

Captgene, BTW....


I live NW of Gainesville in High Springs. I came this way via Zephyrhills then Ridge Manor.


Jason

Stop and say HI! sometime.
You lived in Zephyrhills ans Ridge Manor?
Were you a student of mine? :beer:

[mrbowdeadly]

If you are a school teacher (grade or high) then no. I came to florida via Illinois seventeen years ago. Lived in Zhills for two years and Ridge Manor for four. Worked for a year or so for Progress Energy in Zhills, and I shoe horses full time (part time then). I am sure I have seen you somewhere down there though, as I have read every electric meter in Zhills, and probably walked through your yard at some point. :D

Jason!

[Capt.Gene]

I think I do remember a smithy who worked for the 'lectric company.
I own Aquatic Adventures Scuba in Zephyrhills.
I'm the big ugly guy behind the counter. :D

[mrbowdeadly]

You and I have definately talked...LOL

Our last conversation included a discussion about my wifes fear of sharks. You set me straight about the fact that we are not on their menu.

She is still afraid, but I am determined to get a boat and get out spearfishing. We have been planning on the boat thing for a long time, and have just got the funds to be able to complete the purchase.

Once the boat is purchased (the RIGHT boat ;) ) we are going to work on a coast guard class for safety and navigation, some equipment purchases, then I am going to get my feet wet (no pun intended) and start learning the sport.

Next time I am in Zhills I will come by and say hello!

Jason