I would say $4000 max... Unless you really want it... $4500...
I would say $4000 max... Unless you really want it... $4500...
I had a ???
For a 70-hp FORCE Mercury Marine o/b/ motor, is it DVL regulated? or no?... Model is believe is 1995 also...
definately not DVL legal...
It is a 2 stroke that requires pre mixing 50:1.
Also if the wind blows the right direction, you'll be smelling the fumes... But it is a good outboard and packs a good amount of punch when you open it up.
it looks like a 4000.00 -4500.00 $ boat as for the Froce I had a 90hp 1995 and it was 1 of the sweetist motors I have owned. Mine could set for 2 years and start up right off the bat. you will have to have that lower unit seal fix RIGHT AWAY before the boat goes in the water so thats going to cost you some money.
Its not something you can do unless you know alot about Motors and are REAL Handy. I would think your looking at about 400.00 to get it fix, and if they have to pull the lower unit to do it have them replace the Impuler
So I would Start at 3750.00 and stop at 4000.00
Thats my 2 cents worth
thats a long way to go for a trihull.
i would be very carefull and would take t for a 3 hour tour. running it a trolling speeds and high speeds. i just bought a boat an i am having problems with it. fortunatly i am under warranty. check oil, any maintence records. cables wires. evrything electrical, including trailer lights. make a list of items before you get there, and if you are driving long distance to get a boat. you are at the mercy of the seller if he knows that. he knows for another 500 you aren't going home without the boat.
i would seriously consider buying a boat from some-one i know or a dealer with a warranty. usually they give you a 30 day warranty, to find any problems, and then you need to take it out and use it as much as you can in that 30 days. they will usually fix anything like a new car warranty(bumper to bumper)
remember this old saying "the 2 best days of owning a boat are the day you buy it, and the day you sell it"
Guys,
Thanks for all the time and advice given. I really REALLY appreciate it as I am now a NEW* Boat owner. It went for what you guys estimated, only thing is "hes sure" its a good 5k-5500 worth. I got alot of goodies that were in GREAT condition as a Family friend hook-up. The boat is really in great condition as the motor too, juss that small SEAL leak, which he said was $100-150 to fix, plus the tune-up a good $500 before she goes in the water.
Please, if you have any suggestions or advice on being a boat owner with a O/B motor, all suggestions and 2 cents are welcome. I want to keep the boat as clean and in GOOD condition as I possibly can as I don't plan on buying another one until a Very, very, very long time.
Also, if any of you guys know a GREAT Mechanic for o/b motors or a Company I can take it to for the Tune-up, I'd also greatly appreciate that. I have been searching but I want to take her to a place that I can trust, or one that you *boat owners* can trust. Also, any hook-ed up price is great, please advise me.
Thanks FNN, boat owners, and mostly the PEOPLE who contributed to make this dream happen for me. Thank you guys. Really, I'd like to meet up sometimes to get a few pointers on maintaining her and also, maybe sometime you guys can hope aboard if you don't wanna take your *baby* out..... (boat of course) :oops:
-JOHN
Sweet congrats! So did you take it home yet? Wheres the pics! :) Also you may want to hurry and find a shop to bring it to.... Alot of shops are going to be backed up for the summer rush.
On a side note... not sure if you followed the eBay link but that 95 Force without power tilt/trim sold for $1000 just to give you an idea of the market value of that outboard.
Don't forget to fill the tank every outting as well... I would recommend changing the lower unit gear yourself... It's easy as pie... Don't pay someone a grip to get it done.
Also not sure if that outboard is like my old one... but I had to put it in neutral and give it a bit of throttle on cold starts or it would take forever to start. I was never told this and on my first few outtings... I would just choke it and try to start it... Took like 10-20 minutes each time... Then I found out about putting it into neutral and giving it a bit of throttle... After it would start on the first try....
looks like we are all buying boats right now. congrats to another owner. now the fish will be jumping on your line. i hope anyways. i just bought this crestliner. last month for 10k and already had her out 4 times. lake crowley here i come.........
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