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2015 Saber 28 Cyclone
$129,995
Lake In The Hills, Illinois
Category Cuddy Cabin Boats
Length 28'
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2015 Saber 28 Cyclone 2015 Saber 28 Cyclone. 1-owner under 100 hours freshwater use with remainder warranties! Factory photo boat. Powered by twin Mercury Racing 520 fuel injected big blocks 8.6L making 520hp each, XR drives, SS 4-blade props, external hydraulic steering, thru-transom exhaust, trim tabs with helm indicators, sweet custom paint, color-matched aluminum swim platform, SS rubrail, SS bow rail, snap on cockpit cover, power engine hatch, removable cockpit carpet, drop-down bolster seats, custom painted dash with Livorsi gauges with polished rims, custom steering wheel, drive and tab indicators, stereo with Bluetooth, roomy cabin with salon seating, vee-berth for sleeping, 2x deck hatches.Includes a custom-fit aluminum trailer with aluminum wheels and matching spare wheel/tire. ON SALE FOR $129,995 we consider nice trades and can offer financing for qualified buyers, contact our Lake in the Hills, showroom for more info and viewing details, 847-458-6488. Grand Sport Center, Inc 1530 Industrial Drive Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 847-458-6488 - See us online @ GrandSportCenter.com Baja Marine Fountain Sonic Active Thunder Formula Scarab Wellcraft Checkmate Profile Powerplay Outlaw Performance cuddy cabin cruiser custom offshore Lightning ZR ZT Donzi Outerlimits 272 27 28 29 30 twin engine single
1982 S2 8.5A 28 foot Sailboat with Inboard Yanmar Diesel - In Racine Wisconsin
$2,750
Racine, Wisconsin
**** PLEASE NOTE: Because of the relatively low BUY IT NOW price, payment will be due within 24 hours via paypal. I will send you a paypal invoice after a successful "BUY IT NOW" or an accepted offer. Please only buy or offer if you have positive feedback. Your buy it now or offer constitutes a binding agreement to purchase so please ask questions BEFORE clicking "BUY IT NOW" or making an offer. After receiving your payment I will overnight you the title or meet you in person depending on timing and my availability.**** Very Nice S2 8.5A (28ft) for sale in Racine Wisconsin. I'm expecting a second child soon and really don't want to sell this excellent great lakes cruiser. Clean and clear Wisconsin title.Tiller steering. (always my preference)Inboard Yanmar diesel is extremely clean and fuel efficient. Recent full Yanmar service checkout since boat was last launched.Furling headsail in good shape. Newer mainsail in excellent shape.New Raymarine autopilot professionally installed. Shore power and long power cable. Halyards in good shape.New marine head and holding tank (never used). Chainplates recently professionally rebedded by boatyard. Interior in excellent shape.Solid fiberglass hull. All tabbed in joinery in excellent shape. Cored deck with NO soft spots. Very large cockpit.Includes steel cradle as well. I looked at everything in this size and price range in the lower half of lake Michigan for two years and this is the nicest boat I could find by leaps and bounds. Solid turnkey value. Launch is all ready paid for with the boat yard. You can be in the water tomorrow. No better deal can be found on solid and ready to sail Great Lakes cruiser with a clean inboard diesel - it is just time for me to move it along. Currently out of the water at Racine Riverside Marina in Racine, WI. Summer storage is paid through the end of this month and a launch is included in the purchase. If you chose not to launch until next season the storage rates at the Marina for winter are extremely reasonable and the pre-paid launch will still be yours come next summer. Here is a Review from "Practical Sailor" S2 8.5 MeterThe 8.5 is good for cruising the coasts in comfort and style--as long as you like the modern look.When Leon Slikkers founded S2 Yachts in 1973, much of the attention to detail that had previously characterized Slickcraft powerboats—Slikkers’ earlier boatbuilding venture— traveled with him to the new boatbuilding company. In the 13 years S2 sailboats were in production (S2 still makes powerboats), the company produced a variety of modern cruising designs from the board of Arthur Edmunds, all characterized by longish fin keels, freestanding spade rudders, straight sheerlines, and a staggering variety of draft options and cockpit locations. In the early ’80s, S2 reached more for the performance market with the Grand Slam series of small boats, and the 10.3 “offshore racer-cruiser.” These higher performance boats were designed by Scott Graham and Eric Schlageter, well known for their MORC and smaller IOR designs.The S2 8.5 is a 28-footer cast in the company’s traditional mold. Her hull dimensions, sail area, displacement, and general design characteristics put her square in the middle of the modern 28-footers such as the Tanzer 8.5, Newport 28, O’Day 28, and the Pearson 28.The boat’s styling is conventionally modern. She has a fairly straight sheer, fairly high freeboard, and low, raked cabin trunk with dark tinted flush ports. Production of the 8.5 ran from 1981 to 1983. The boat was replaced by the similar S2 8.6, which continued until S2 stopped making sailboats in 1986.ConstructionThe hull of the S2 8.5 is a solid hand layup. Glasswork is excellent, and is noted by owners as one of the main considerations in buying the boat. Gelcoat quality is excellent.Slight roving printthrough is evident, but it is not objectionable. Minor hard spots are visible in the topsides, probably caused by the attachment of interior furniture and bulkheads.The deck molding is cored with end grain balsa, giving a solid feel underfoot as well as providing reasonable insulating properties.S2’s hull-to-deck joint is the basic type that we would like to see adopted throughout the industry. The hull molding has an inward-turning flange, onto which the deck molding is dropped. The joint is bedded in flexible sealant, and through bolted on six inch intervals by bolts passing through the full length slotted aluminum toerail. The joint is also through bolted across the stem.All deck hardware is properly through bolted, although pulpits, cleats, and winches merely use nuts and washers on the underside of the deck, rather than the aluminum or stainless steel backing plates we prefer.Another feature of the hull-to-deck joint is a heavy, semi-rigid vinyl rubrail at the sheerline, quite aptly termed a “crash rubrail” by S2. This will go a long way toward absorbing the shock of the inevitable encounters with docks and the other hard objects that seem to be attracted to the topsides of the typical sailboat. Although this rail is black when the boat is new, it had dulled to a chalky gray on older S2’s we examined.The builder advertises “bronze seacocks on all through hull fittings.” These are not traditional tapered plug seacocks, but are ball valves mounted directly to through hull fittings. A proper seacock—whether it uses a ball valve or a tapered plug—has a heavy flange to allow through bolting to the hull. This is an important safety feature. Should a valve seize, it may become necessary to apply a great deal of leverage to the handle in order to open or close the valve. The deeply threaded through hull stem can easily break under these conditions, and more than one boat has been lost in this manner.We also suggest that seacocks be installed on the cockpit drain scuppers and the bilge pump outlet, both of which may be under water while the boat is sailing. Light air performance would benefit by the fairing in of the through hull fittings, particularly the head intake and discharge, both of which are far enough forward to have a significant effect on water flow past the hull.Ballast is a 3,000 pound lead casting, epoxied inside a hollow keel shell. We prefer an external lead casting bolted to the hull for its shock-absorbing qualities and ease of repair. This preference was reinforced recently when we examined an old Bristol 27 just sold by a friend. The surveyor noticed dampness near the bottom of the leading edge of the keel, which showed slight external damage. Probing the loose putty revealed some abrasion of the glass keel molding. In order to sell the boat, it was necessary to grind away a large portion of the glass at the front of the keel, dry out the ballast, and reglass the lead—a job that took several days of work and cost our friend a fair chunk of money.Much of the boat’s interior structure is plywood, glassed to the hull. Fillet bonding is neat and workmanlike with no rough edges to be found.Chainplates are conventional stainless steel flat bar, bolted to bulkheads and plywood gussets in the main cabin. These are properly backed with stainless steel pads. Due to the fact that the hull is lined throughout with a carpet-like synthetic material, it is not possible to examine the bonding of the chainplate knees to the hull. The stemhead fitting is a stainless steel weldment, through bolted to the deck and hull and reinforced inside the hull with a stainless steel gusset to prevent deflection of the deck from the pull aft of the headstay. We’d like to see a metal backup pad behind this fitting rather than the washers which are used.General construction is thoughtful and well executed, with excellent glasswork, a strong and simple hull-to-deck joint, and reasonably installed hardware and fittings.Handling Under PowerAlthough some early models of the 8.5 used a seven horsepower BMW diesel, the 1982 version employs an eight horsepower Yanmar. These small Yanmars are quite impressive, light in weight and far smoother than the company’s older rockcrushers.Because of the high freeboard and considerable windage of the 8.5, the standard engine is the absolute minimum power plant for the boat. Recognizing this fact, the company offered a 15 horsepower, two-cylinder Yanmar as an option. For another 75 pounds and $1,150, we would want this option on the boat if the ability to get places under power is a real consideration.The extra fuel consumption of the larger engine will scarcely be noticed. The 18 gallon aluminum fuel tank will probably give a range under power of over 250 miles—more than adequate for a 28 foot cruising boat.The fuel tank is located under the cockpit and is securely mounted and properly grounded. There is an easily reached fuel shut off between the engine and tank. Unfortunately, the fuel fill is located in the cockpit sole. Spilled diesel oil turns even the best fiberglass nonskid into an ice skating rink. Fuel fills should be located on deck, where spills can be efficiently washed away.Engine access is via a large removable panel on the inboard face of the quarterberth. This panel lacks any kind of handhold to make it easily removable, which will discourage regular checking of the engine oil. The top companionway step also removes for access, but it’s a long reach to the dipstick.There is no oil pan under the engine. It will be necessary to be very careful when changing oil to keep the bilge clean. We have yet to see anyone change oil and filters on a boat engine without spilling something.With the quarterberth panel removed, access for routine service is excellent. The quarterberth has remarkable headroom over, so that the mechanic will not feel like a trapped spelunker after a half hour of work. Engine removal will require some joinerwork disassembly.Handling Under SailThe S2 8.5 is no slug under sail. Her PHRF rating of 174 to 180 compares very favorably to other boats of her size and type. The Sabre 28, for example, has a rating of 198. The Pearson 28 about 195, and the O’Day 28 about 198.Part of this is no doubt due to the fact that the standard sails on the boat come from the North loft. While North’s OEM sails may not be the vertical cut Mylar-Kevlar wonders that adorn custom boats, they’re a lot better than most.S2 now uses Hall spars. The simple masthead rig is extremely clean, with airfoil spreaders and internal tangs. The boom features an internal outhaul and provision for two internally-led reefing lines, with cam cleats at the forward end of the boom.The deck-stepped mast is mounted in a stainless steel deck plate incorporating plenty of holes for the attachment of blocks. Halyards and Cunningham lead aft along the cabin house top to a pair of Lewmar #8 winches. Lewmar #16s are optional, but hardly necessary.The main is controlled by a six-part Harken rig mounted on the end of the boom, and a Kenyon traveler mounted on the aft cockpit coaming. This will work fine with the tiller-steered version of the boat. With wheel steering, the mainsheet is likely to be a nuisance to the helmsman.Because of the end-of-boom sheeting, a boom vang will be essential for full mainsail control. Ironically, the boat’s drawings show almost mid-boom sheeting, with the traveler mounted on the bridgedeck at the forward end of the cockpit. This is probably a better arrangement, although it heavily loads the center of the boom and requires more sheeting force.Owners of 8.5s have little but praise for the interior of the boat. The cabin has a wide feeling, created by pushing everything outboard. The “chart area” on the plan is a myth, as far as we can tell.Despite the fact that the shrouds are set well in from the rail, the boat lacks inboard headsail tracks. Rather, you are limited to snatch blocks shackled to the toerail track. A six-foot piece of track set inboard of the rail would be a useful addition.Standard headsail sheet winches are two-speed Lewmar #30s. Options include both larger winches and self-tailers, both of which are worth considering for either racing or cruising. The cockpit coamings are wide enough for mounting larger primaries and secondaries.The high-quality rig and sails add to the price of the S2, but they are additions well worth the cost.Deck LayoutThe deck layout of the 8.5 is clean and functional, with no toe stubbers to catch you unawares. There are two foredeck mooring cleats, but no bow chocks. The necessity to lead an anchor line well off the boat’s centerline, coupled with high freeboard forward, is likely to result in a boat which sails around on her anchor or mooring. The 8.5 has a pair of wide stainless steel chafing strips at the bow which will greatly protect the deck from the chafe of the anchor line.The 8.5’s foredeck anchor well is one of the best we’ve seen. It is shallow—just deep enough to hold an anchor and adequate rode. There are double scuppers, which offer less likelihood of clogging. The lid is held on by a full-length piano hinge, and there is a positive latch.The shallow locker well above the waterline means that water is less likely to enter through the scuppers, which can be a real problem with a deep anchor well. When the bow pitches into waves, a deep anchor well can fill with water, and if the scuppers clog with debris, you can find yourself sailing around with several hundred pounds of extra weight in the worst possible position. There is no provision for securing the bitter end of the anchor rode, but a big galvanized eyebolt installed in the well by the owner will solve that one.The running lights leave something to be desired. Their location at deck level just aft of the stem makes them vulnerable to damage when handling ground tackle. We much prefer an international style bicolor mounted on the pulpit, another two feet off the water: easier to see, and out of the way. Wiring for the running lights is exposed in the anchor well, and should be secured out of the way.A recessed teak handrail runs the full length of the cabin trunk, serving the dual function of heavy weather handhold and cabin trim piece. Its shape makes it far easier to oil or varnish than the conventional round handrail, although the wide, flat section seems somewhat awkward after years of grabbing round rails.The 8.5’s cockpit is the maximum size we’d want to see on a boat of this size. The T-shape is designed to accommodate the optional wheel steerer, yielding a somewhat odd layout for the tiller-steered version. A bench seat spans the aft end of the cockpit. Although this makes good seating in port, we doubt that you’d want anyone sitting there under sail: too much weight in the end of the boat. It does make a natural helmsman’s seat for wheel steering.The engine controls and instrument panel are also located at the aft end of the cockpit, and are basically inaccessible to the helmsman of a tiller-steered version.There are two lifting lids in the aft cockpit bench, giving access to a cavernous space under the cockpit. To be useful, dacron bags should be fitted to the inside of these lockers. Then, they’ll be handy stowage for spare sheets and blocks.There are comfortable contoured seats along each side of the cockpit, with a huge locker under the port seat. Although plywood pen boards somewhat separate this locker from the engine space under the cockpit, it would be far too easy for deeply piled junk to get knocked over the board and into the engine. This locker should be partitioned into smaller spaces unless it is to be used exclusively as a sail locker.The battery boxes, fitted at the forward end of the locker, could benefit from plywood or fiberglass lids to keep battery acid off gear which might find its way onto the batteries. The box is designed to take two batteries—one battery is standard—stored in plastic containers. A single lid covering the whole box would be more efficient.The huge cockpit will accommodate up to six for sailing, and eight for in-port partying. The cockpit seat bottoms are contoured, and the cockpit coamings slope outboard for more comfortable seating. However, the seats are both too narrow and too short for sleeping.The forward end of the cockpit is protected by a narrow bridgedeck. However, the cockpit coatings extend a full foot above the level of the bridgedeck, To block the companionway to the level of the top of the coamings will require leaving two of the three drop boards in place when sailing.Although there is moderate taper to the sides of the companionway, making it easier to remove the drop boards, it is still necessary to lift each board about five inches before it can be removed. This is far safer than many tapered companionways, where boards practically fall out if you look at them wrong. The companionway slide is one of the best we’ve seen. It’s a contoured piece of acrylic fitted with a convenient grabrail. It slides easily in extruded aluminum channels, and is fitted with a fiberglass storm hood. As on many boats, the aft cabin bulkhead slopes forward, rendering it impossible to leave the drop boards out for ventilation when it rains.BelowdecksOwners consistently praise the interior design and finishing of S2 sailboats. From looking at the 8.5, it’s pretty easy to see why.There are no exposed interior fiberglass surfaces except the head floor pan molding. The hull and cabin overhead are lined with a carpet-like synthetic fabric. While this will undoubtedly cut down on condensation, we at first wondered how this fabric would hold up over time. Inevitably, the hull liner and even the overhead will get wet. In freshwater areas, this is no problem. The water will eventually evaporate. In salt water, however, wet fabric never seems to dry. Salt draws moisture like a magnet draws steel. Since first seeing this boat, however, we’ve had good experiences with the fabric. Be sure, however, to get a good wet-or-dry vacuum to keep it clean.Interior layout is fairly conventional, with Vberths forward, and immediately aft, a full width head. The head can be closed off from both the forward cabin and the main cabin with solid doors—a real luxury in a boat this size. There is a large hanging locker in the head, and reasonable storage space for toilet articles.The word for the main cabin is “wide,” with the settees pushed as far outboard as they can go. Décor is a little heavy on the teak for our taste, but it is one of the better coordinated interiors we have seen. S2 had a good interior decorator.A fold-down dining table seats four. When folded against the bulkhead, it is held in place by a single latch, which makes us nervous.Neither settee is full length. The foot of the port settee runs under the galley counter, making it long enough for sleeping, although your feet may feel a little claustrophobic in the tiny footwell.The starboard settee is an unusual configuration. The aftermost 12" of the settee folds up to form an arm rest, leaving a gap between the end of the settee and the head of the quarterberth.Inexplicably, this gap is referred to on the accommodation plan as a “charting area,” although there is neither a standard nor an optional chart table. It’s sort of like the designer ran out of energy before completing the interior design.Over the non-existent “charting area” is the best electrical panel we’ve seen on a 28 foot boat. The panel has a locking battery switch, battery test meter, and a panel with room for 14 circuit breakers, although only half are installed on the standard boat.The space is welcome, since with the proliferation of marine electronics most electrical panels are woefully inadequate.Most quarterberths tend to induce claustrophobia. That of the 8.5 is more likely to exacerbate any tendencies you might have to agoraphobia. At last, a quarterberth which will not give you a concussion when you sit bolt upright in the middle of the night after your neighbor drags down on you in a wind shift.The standard main cabin sole is carpet-covered fiberglass. For an additional $325, teak and holly was available for the traditionalist. We’d want it. Unfortunately there is no access to the bilge in the main cabin. None. This is inexcusable, and could be dangerous. A few hours with a saber saw should solve this rather basic problem.The galley is workable and accessible, with no awkward posturing required to do the dishes. The sink gets an A+. It is a full nine inches deep, is large enough to take a frying pan, and mounted close to the centerline.In contrast, the icebox gets a C-. It is larger than normal on a boat of this size, but it drains to the bilge, has a poorly insulated top, and a tiny, uninsulated hatch without a trace of a gasket. Boo.Because of limited counter space, the two burner Kenyon alcohol stove is mounted athwartships, rather than fore and aft. This means that the stove cannot be gimballed, and that it is necessary to reach across the inboard burner to reach the outboard one. Given the fact that countertop gimballed stoves are usually dangerous, the lack of gimballing doesn’t bother us much. What does bother us is that if you want to upgrade the stove to something more functional, the limited space allocated will stretch your ingenuity.A fold down table at the end of the galley counter gives additional counter space, but it must be left up in order to use the port settee for sleeping.Roominess, excellent execution, and good color coordination are trademarks of the interiors of all S2s, and the 8.5 fits well into this enviable tradition.ConclusionsThe S2 8.5 is a good boat for cruising the Great Lakes or any coast in comfort and a certain amount of style. Her appearance may be a little modern for traditionalists, with her straight sheer and European-style cabin windows.Pricey? Yes, but when you look at the things that go into the boat—the rig, good sails, and a comfortable, well finished interior—the price may seem a bit less painful. You still pay for what you get.
2007 Formula 260BR Bowrider 94 Original Hours Like New!
$79,995
Sammamish, Washington
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-$10,000 PRICE REDUCTION TO SELL NOW!!! 94 original hours on as new 2007 Formula 28' bowrider with brand new 2014 custom manufactured Ryan triple-axle trailer. Factory ordered Mercruiser 496 Mag HO with Bravo 3 twin-propeller outdrive, $10k chrome wakeboard tower, factory upgraded premium audio system, bathroom with sink and flush toilet, bimini top with black Sunbrella fabric, Cockpit covers in Sunbrella fabric, complete high-density snap-out carpet kit and much more. Boat is in as new condition with no scratches, scrapes, rips or tears... as close to perfection as possible. Why spend $140k to buy new when you'll save $60k with this pre-owned vessel. Trailer is the finest money can buy. All of the accessories and options were ordered including disc brakes on all 3 axles, upgraded custom wheels, radial tires, diamond plate on the front step, diamond plate on the rear step and diamond plate on the full length of each fender, Laser Cut Engraving of Formula logo on the trailer that is back lighted for glow effect at night, custom fit bunks specifically for this boat. In a highly unusual step, the boat was actually brought to the Ryan Trailer factory outside Portland, Oregon and custom fit exactly to the boat. Usually, trailer manufacturers work off of standard measurements and approximate the fit. Not in this case. This trailer was specifically fit to this boat. It is truly a piece of art to those who understand trailers. The paint work is all done in rich black with custom silver stripe to match the boat. All documents including original bill of sale, owner's manuals, brochures, maintenance records and clean Washington State Titles in my name for both Boat and Trailer. Was $89,995, NOW $10,000 Price Reduction $79,995/offer. No trades, low-ball offers, brokers or spam, please. Serious buyers are welcome to call me. My name is Bob and my phone is 206-920-1184. Boat is for sale locally and may be removed at any time. Boat is still being used and may accrue more hours prior to sale. You are welcome to schedule a showing of the boat and test drive.See the complete article at boats.com on this incredible boat... It begins with a hand-laminated hull and Formula’s grid stringer system, which accomplishes a couple of things. First, it provides a solid skeleton for the hull. Second, due to the way it’s designed and built, the grid system also provides a positive-molded gelcoat surface in the bilge, which makes for a much neater appearance and easy cleanup. What’s more, all the cavities in the grid system are filled with foam for extra flotation and sound deadening. The grid system is bonded to the inside of the hull with Plexus adhesive, which is so strong, dynamite is about what it takes to remove it. Formula also bonds the hull and deck with Plexus before it tops the seam with a stainless rub rail. Look closely at the screws on a Formula’s rub rail. All the slots on the Phillips screws are indexed perfectly in a north-south, east-west orientation. All of them. On every boat. Up top, the 260 Bowrider’s deck and cockpit liner are one piece, which also makes for more solid construction. In the bow, Formula provides filler cushions as a standard feature. They not only fill in the gap between the cushions, but they also fill in the angled back rests between the bow walk-through. It’s a fantastic setup that allows three-wide lounging up front. Behind the windshield, Formula designer John Adams created a space that’s welcoming and usable. To port, the lounge can be used as an aft-facing chaise or a bench seat for two. The back rest and portside dashboard conceal a spacious head. The wetbar includes a sink, Corian countertops, a concealed trash bin and a 17.5-quart Igloo cooler. Just behind the lounge lies the wetbar, which includes a sink, Corian countertops, a concealed trash bin and a 17.5-quart Igloo cooler. For added convenience and safety, the wetbar is fitted with a stainless grab rail and its hatches are supported with gas struts. To starboard, the 260 has a U-shape lounge that wraps from behind the helm seat to the stern bench. A standard removable dinette table can be set at two heights, one for dining and a second, lower setting that provides a base for another filler cushion. Of course, the helm is the place to be and the 260 has room for two, with a separate flip-up thigh bolster at each position. Like all Formulas, the helm is laid out intelligently—and more important—simply, which makes checking the vitals that much easier. Buyers can choose between silver burl or woodgrain dash panels. A standard Ritchie compass tops the dash, which features Livorsi instrumentation, a Kenwood audio system and waterproof accessory switches protected by circuit breakers. Some other thoughtful touches include a motorized engine hatch, white LED courtesy lights for the cockpit and swim platform and polished cupholders throughout the interior. Such features typically aren’t found in entry level boats, but they are the kind of niceties that longtime boaters can appreciate. The 260 Bowrider could never pass for an entry level boat, but when people get into boating, models like the 260 are quite likely the end they have in mind—when they want to show they have arrived. 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1984 Steigercraft 18’ Fishing Boat - Center Console, Outboard Motor & Trailer
$2,600
New York, New York
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1984 Steigercraft 18’ Fishing Boat with Center Console, Outboard Motor & Trailer This offer is for 3 items; the boat, the trailer and the outboard motor. All realistic offers will be considered. Note: This boat is not for the beginner or novice boat owner! NO Bartering - I want to sell ONLY!!! Absolutely No Bids from outside of the Continental USA. The boat is a 1984 Steigercraft 18 ft Fishing Boat with center console. Included is an Evinrude 88 HP Outboard Motor and an EZ Loader Trailer. The fiberglass reinforced plywood deck is in need of repair. The wood, which is not visible is located under the deck and is what needs replacing. This was the last year wood was used for decks by Steigercraft. The bottom of the boat has never been painted. There are lights on the trailer. The 1997 Evinrude 88 Special, 90 HP Engine, Outboard Motor engine was running when the boat was last used. The motor has not been started and cannot be started because it was winterized and if I start it, I would have to again re-winterize it. In response to a question I received since posting this item, as to what is in the bow; if you take a look at the pictures on my listing, you can see the following: the bow rail which is attached to the fiberglass platform. This platform is about 30 inches deep. Underneath that is a space which appears in the photo as a dark area, this is about 1 foot of space between the platform and the anchor box which is about 10 inches higher than the deck and it has a door to the anchor storage area. We have always used this as a seat to weight the boat but it is not padded and we would put multiple towels to cushion. The anchor storage can hold upwards of 800 feet of 1/2 inch rope. I would like to add that if you are going to check out any pricing web sites, keep this in mind: the boats that are listed on these sites is stripped down to the boat only, no extras. I have extras on my boat; stainless steel rail, deluxe console, cleat package, stainless steel rod holders, the estimate for the trailer and the motor have to be evaluated separately, then added to the boat estimate. These sites do not take into consideration the 3 item package. I have more pictures - I will send them to you. If you still need more you will have to be specific as to what else you want me to photograph. I have no problem sending as many pictures as you would like to see. Please let me know what you want to see more of. I can send 5 pictures at one time in a message response. My reasoning is that I will not pay extra to Ebay to post pictures. I strongly suggest that you view the boat prior to making any monetary offers. Thank you for looking! I am going to include questions and answers, so they are not duplicated. Question #1 When was the motor winterized or when was it last run? Answer #1 About three years. Question #2 What do you mean that the engine has been winterized? Has it been flushed of gas and marine ethanol stabilizer been added to the fuel tank and lines? What does it cost to have it re-winterized? I asking because it is key to know whether or not the engine runs. Also does it leak at all or has the deck damage been done because its not covered? Finally does it have a clean title? Answer #2 Winterizing is when all the gas is removed by running it, till the engine stops. Then the spark plugs are removed and the engine is sprayed with a lubricant and oil mixture. Then the spark plugs are loosely returned to their holes and the engine is manually turned a few times and left alone so the oil is distributed to all parts of the cylinders. There is no fuel tank, I have three 6 Gallon gas tanks. I am NOT starting it up - but it would cost about $150.00 if it was to be done. Next - part of your question regarding the deck - it is in need of replacement due to the age of the boat. These things wear out. Finally - it does not have a title because boats that are longer than 14 feet that have an engine and are manufactured prior to 1987 - DO NOT REQUIRE A TITLE - ONLY REGISTRATION Hope this answers all your questions. Question #3 Without knowing if the engine works... the boat is just a hull. Buying used stuff is tricky and I would have to know that the engine ran. NOT interested unless it could be started or checked by a marina in some way. I was going to suggest that I pay for the wintering or split it. Answer #3 In the description, I have also said I would consider selling just the boat and the trailer. If you were really interested in the boat and trailer, you could buy a motor somewhere else. This boat is really not for a beginner. I will state it again, this is for someone who is experienced with do-it-yourself handyman repair. It is a great deal, for the right buyer. Question #4 I am a general contractor and have been for 15 years ...so the wood deck and minor things of this sort don't scare me. We already have a boat and have had it for 8 years.. do you have any idea how much the 88 is worth running? I need to do some research as to what a motor would cost to put on that boat...If that one doesn't run. It is a great motor for that boat. The hull and trailer look good.. How low are you willing to go? 2400? Is it still for sale. could you give me a direct email? Answer #4 The 88 is worth what someone is willing to pay. What I am asking for the MOTOR ONLY – WITHOUT THE BOAT OR TRAILER, is $850.00. I would be willing to sell the BOAT, and the TRAILER, together WITHOUT THE MOTOR, for $2400.00. I can not supply you with a direct email, I will respond to communications through ebay. Question #5 hola soy de puerto rico el costo de enviarlo para pr es costoso le ofresco 2,000 y bpy y lo compro dejeme saber Answer #5 I don't speak Spanish and this is only local pick up Question #6 Can you take more photos? You are asking for an outright sale without being able to see what is being sold. Come on... The digital photos cost nothing. If you want the boat to sell, put up more photos. Answer #6 The pictures are only to give a basic idea of the boats appearance, they are NOT the total selling tool. If a party is seriously interested in buying my boat, they would schedule an appointment to inspect the merchandise. I really feel that I have photographed the boat as well as can be. I would expect a perspective buyer would not base a purchase on pictures solely, Anyway, I wouldn't feel comfortable with someone making a blind purchase. So contact me for an appointment if you are interested. Question #7 What is the model number of the motor? The color of the hood does not appear to be 1997 vintage. Looks like a mid 80's. Answer #7 I don't know the model number. I bought the motor new myself replacing an older motor I had, which was also an Evinrude. Question #8 I would like to come look at the boat and run the engine. if the engine runs and the compression checks out I will buy it. if it is not to my satisfaction I will winterize the boat at my cost. I am a boat mechanic in Delaware and can come up tomorrow morning. Answer #8 You are welcome to come and view the boat. I do not want to run the engine - as I said before - It was running when I last used it. Please call me to discuss an appointment to view. My daughter is fielding the calls for me. 1-347-525-0406 her name is Diane. She can schedule an appointment for me. It cannot be run because the cables are frozen, the trailer needs air in the tires and where the engine is, it can not be accessed as such. There-by rendering it difficult to move. I am very honest about all aspects of this package. I have no qualms about supplying any info you need. Question #9 will give you 1200 as is for the package. Answer #9 I very much appreciate offers, even when it is $800.00 less than my last offer, which I turned down. Have a nice day.
