$14,000
Madison Heights, Virginia
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The Story: Purchased this boat in 2009 on Ebay from a Dealer In Michigan who delivered it to my home. This is my 12th boat, so I know them fairly well. I purchased this boat with the intention of having a boat after retirement, and having a few boats in the past, I wanted to add/modify some extras. I have built cars, Level 1 Mechanic, Electronics Tech, so, I have the expertise to professionaly add what ever I want, and with this boat, I doubt that you will find any boat close to this one as I have not used it yet. It has been up on the rack for a while, you're thinking?..hum..why?..well, travel in my job, and some health issues...but back to the story...When I got this boat, I was disappointed in the quality of construction, rattles, loose everything it seems etc...so, during all this time I have added many accessories that you are not going to find on most boats, and those rattles, well there aren't any...let's get started...First, on the bow, added that boarding ladder, it has the right backing behind it, and you will love it at the dock, just raise the trolling motor arm a little and let it down...now you don't get wet, next, the trolling motor itself, it has a wired foot operated control, plus a added remote control system. You can add that transmitter to a reel or hold it in your hand or whatever, so, one person in the bow, another at the stern. Either has control now.. The trolling motor is a 55LB 12v system, enough power for this boat under normal conditions. Now that trolling battery, has new wiring and wiring structure, it can take up to the 3 batteries current capabilities. I added another battery at the stern, so now with it's current switching abilities, you have the best of all worlds, with power to spare in any mode. A lot of work in this part, including sealing all electrical connections with clear coat. It has an on board 8 amp charger, 4+4 it says. Well, it is a smart charger and works well. The Helm, added an extra cup holder just like the factory ones as there was a flaw in the helm on the port side, now no flaw, and if I didn't tell you that you would not have known. I changed that steering wheel, which is tilt, I added Hydraulic Steering, A custom built 4 channel UHF Remote Control for the Engine, Trim and Tilt, A cool 2 color, $800.00 White and Amber LED lighting system on the entire boat, including the gunnels, floor storage, stern floor, glove box, bow area, and one on the outside just in front of the motor on the stern. So, when you are fishing, you can switch from white, to amber so those fish don't see...now, I'm not a fisher man, so, I just built what the fisher boys told me. Thought one day I would be.. now, when I purchased this boat, I had a 7 year warranty and I did take this boat out...6 hours to be exact, and there is an hour meter that I added, but it is below the helm and I will just have to show you...now, most know that Mercruiser had some issues with electronics in the early years, and when I found this out, well, my local Mercrusier Mechanic knew me and then I had that dealer install all new Mercruiser Electronics, $4000... the ECM, All Firing modules and all plugs...and you can take this Engine to any dealer and have them scan it, you will see it has less than 1-2 hours on it. Now, that bimini Top, had that custom made with custom straps and installed in on a slider, that gives you the best of both worlds, as you can store it on the stern area, or in front of the windshield, those custom straps also attach to the windshield and keeps that top from port to starboard movement, you will like it. Installed 2 Battery control switches and cabling, now, you can select either stern battery for power or charging, and direct that power with the added Battery Switch located in the bow area, it will give you peace of mind when you go out as you always have an extra battery for any reason. You will get 5 tires and wheels, the factory steel wheels with the covers, and a new set of Aluminum Mag Wheels with new tires as I did not like the original ones. They have no miles on them and are balanced. I have the bait tank, the bow cushions, all new and never used. It is not broken in yet, boat has been started 2 times every year and winterized after the fall start...I just went to a local dealer, his price for a boat similar to this was $31.9K Now, several ways to pay for your boat, cash, wire transfer or I will take your check, but the boat or title won't go any where until your funds clear the bank and that can take up to 15 working days. Call me at 434.845.0858 from 4pm to 9pm EST. Donnie Bryant
