Could a boat be in Socal's future? What do you all think?

[Socal Bassman]

I was thinking of getting a kayak, then I ran into an ad for a boat. It's a '77 Glastron with a 85hp Johnson. The seller has informed me that the only problem is the starter. Seller is asking $600. Anybody know about these boats and if it's a good deal? Thanks in advance.

[Daryl]

Inexpensive boats often turn into the most expensive boats.

[one_leg]

I think I will be waiting for you at the dock at about 9 am.

A friend bought one and it is in the proccess of being fixed up now.

It will make a great beater boat that doesn't need to be pampered.

[REEL EZ]

Look out for dry rot in the transom, floorboards and stringers.

[tpfishnfool]

Hell if it floats and runs whats $600 ? Worst case ya use it till it breaks then sink it for structure..

[Rooster]

This might be worth a look as well.
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/1002705494.html

[lizzay]

This might be worth a look as well.
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/1002705494.html

That's a good deal. Wonder why Geordy hasn't bought it to invest yet?

[TRDEXPERT]

I havent heard of GeordyBass, I think hes to busy fixing and selling his inventory

[MAVERICK27]

Mine is a 78 Glaspar and works great!! Depends on how it was treated. If it runs and stays floating...buy it!! I love my boat even though its old and oxidized lol

[DropShotMan]

ive got a 79 glastron has a few problems, the deck is rotted a few leaks in the livewells

[GeordyBass]

That's a good deal. Wonder why Geordy hasn't bought it to invest yet?He's taking a break,early retirement????:ROFL::ROFL::ROFL:
i think he'd rather fish for now....


I havent heard of GeordyBass, I think hes to busy fixing and selling his inventoryWho's CalisFinest?:Secret:

Have no inventory/boats anymore...lol...except for my boats(lowe and inflatable)...always on the lookout though!!!lol...

[GeordyBass]

glastrons are good boats....

look at these:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/boa/1002666924.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/boa/1006944685.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/boa/1002191113.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/boa/1000749657.html

eh,,,

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/boa/1004004670.html

[camman]

I would be very wary of boats that are selling that cheap. As mentioned before you need to look at rot as well as the hull. If you can do a test run before you buy even better. As for the motor, are you and the person sure its the starter? Often times it can be more than that. I would be prepared to spend a couple grand fixing it depending on the nature of teh boat and motor....

[Socal Bassman]

Thanks for all the input everyone. The search continues.

[jase33]

type in bass boat under craigs....look at bakersfield....green one for 1500ob

[lurk 182]

i'd be looking for a sixteen foot aluminum with a welded hull (klamath or gregor-doesn't need to be new, they last forever with our dry weather) and a decent outboard. there's not much you can hide with a setup like this, and you should be able to get something pretty nice for about $1500 in this economy.

[GeordyBass]

i'd be looking for a sixteen foot aluminum with a welded hull (klamath or gregor-doesn't need to be new, they last forever with our dry weather) and a decent outboard. there's not much you can hide with a setup like this, and you should be able to get something pretty nice for about $1500 in this economy.more like $2500+...

[lurk 182]

more like $2500+...

no, i mean before your markup.

[Socal Bassman]

Yep, majority of the aluminum boats I see seem to be in the $2000-$2500 price range. While on the subject of aluminum boats, anyone ever heard of Starcraft boats? I'm supposed to call a guy this week to check it out. It's an older boat, but I figure what can you hide in an aluminum boat, right?

[basscatcher]

hey bro you should do it. get it and go catch a fish or two at the pudd or perris.


God Bless


basscatcher

[lurk 182]

Yep, majority of the aluminum boats I see seem to be in the $2000-$2500 price range.

January 9 in the Western- 1989 gregor 13'6" 15hp mercury, trailer, whole deal- $1750.