Affordable boat options

[poncho]

I'll try to be short. Past five or so years been into classic jets and v-drives. Kinda on budget with new business venture that got put on hold. These boats being in the Pacific Northwest, California is close enough to drive, etcetera. Well things like; eliminator, advantage, cole, sanger, hallet, commander, southwind, ultra, challenger, etcetera are in abundant supply. So its easy to find deals. So much that I've bought low and sold high on every single one. Get a low priced whatever, even wet sand, buff, redo seats, etcetera, even buy another with good interior, parts, but crap hull and toss them into your better boat.

Pretty much the same scenario has happened. Stop at gas station and guys come over to check out the ride. Same with launch ramp. They always wonder whats it worth. Give them a mid range estimate and next thing I know I'm boat less. So its obvious lots of people looking and wanting a boat, but they don't know or think its way above their budget to get one. The second group is people who have the bigger boat and for whatever reason decided to downsize. Myself, tired of being free board challenged and want more salt water fun, small cabin, cockpit room, etcetera. Also like older styles and like something that can pay pass on for reasonable money.

Thats kinda whats this thread is about. Getting people on the water for reasonable money. Example if jets still met my needs. This Bahner would be on my list:

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/1791878532.html

Now more like:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/1785928441.html

or Id love a classic but nixing cause want small cabin:

http://spokane.craigslist.org/boa/1787478030.html

These are on list as alternates to a few other options:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/1786897198.html

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/boa/1787031519.html

not crazy about the style, but not a bad option:

http://bellingham.craigslist.org/boa/1787027886.html

Was looking a 1979 Cig 28SS that one of the sellers neighbors has been drolling over for a few years. They've also decided they want it. So my now alternate under offer is a 80's Scarab I. Nixed but almost went for an 1987 Sea Ray Pachanga 19' with the Mercruiser 4.3 for around $6K, but no cuddy.

Anyone else have good entry examples or whats your good priced entry level ride--just giving more affordable and even cool looking get on the water options! :cheers2:

 

[old377guy]

older Scarabs can be had for very reasonable money

 

[Flying Dutchman]

Formula 223, 233, or 242. Excellent build, seaworthy deep v's, and reasonable $.

 

[poncho]

older Scarabs can be had for very reasonable money

I'm trying to arrange a trial for 1985 Wellcraft Scarab 1 350 Merc/Alpha and new windshield plus interior.

Donzi Minx are my favorite in small stuff, but no cabin. The little 21 Wellcraft is close in looks. Original gauges, stick and wheel, so if I get new style on all three can be had and self installed reasonable $.

Formula 223, 233, or 242. Excellent build, seaworthy deep v's, and reasonable $.

Another good choice's. Good looks and reasonable:

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/1793428613.html

interior needs to be redone again: http://mohave.craigslist.org/boa/1793471336.html

http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/boa/1790121980.html

I might contact the first one, so thanks for making me search craigs! :cheers2: