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thinking about tradeing for this its local and yes i know its a project. anyone know of this model and what to look for?http://raleigh.craigslist.org/boa/260652104.html
 
Oh yea tradeing a 88 dixie ski boat 18 footer with OMC cobra out drive in real good condition. I want something bigger that I can over nite on thanks for input on this.
 
Just visually speaking, looks like a good deal. Should be checked out though. The trailer should be checked for weight rating.
 
Be careful. Neglected boats often have secrets that you don't find out about till after they are yours.

Replaced wiring? Why? Carpet in bad shape & in need of a good cleaning. Why? Has this boat been sunk or partialy sunk?
Look very carefully in storage compartments for evidence of a high water mark or an oil or gas film stain left behind after a sinking/partial flooding. If the boat was flooded you can be sure that water got into wooden parts that make up bulkheads etc.

If so, Run, Run, Run.
 
not sure why someone would put reman engine, new wiring, etc... but not clean up the cabin. that's the cheap part... i agree with checking for evidence of sinking...
 
yeah, survey... but you dont' want to spend $500 on a survey if you can look inside cabinets or bilges for signs of water... if none are found,then yes, get a survey
 
The ad says it is 31' overall. I see a swim platform and a bow pulpit, so what is the boat, a 26'?

I'll bet I am close. So a 26' saltwater boat with questionable history which is twenty-years old for $6500. From an individual that can not bother to spell correctly in his advertisement.

It might be OK but in my opinion I would not pay more than what the trailer is worth.
 
Tar-the Century's are supposed to be pretty good boats, a 28' with a single will probably be a little underpowered for water sports (if that what you like). Make sure you sea trial in the method the boat will be used. Oh yea I dont think anyone mentioned a survey, might want to have one of those.
 
Yes I probably would.It really all depends on the person on how much time and money you are willing to spend. If you are a DYI it is probably a good way to move up if that is your motive. Check to boat out good like everone else said. You will be able to tell if their is any damage and about what amount of time and money it will cost to fix. In my exprience with surveyers I found more things wrong than they did. They got all the missing hose clamps and the stuff the insurance companies were looking for. You get to fine about the rotton wood,leaking windows,etc.
To me I enjoy working on and fixing things myself. Watch a lot of Shipshape TV so if you are that type person go for it but if you are a credit card boater its a no go.
 
Sure does Charlie, did not see the forest through the trees did I?

Honestly, the reason I sound negative is that I know how much money can be sunk into and older boat and if you grab one with questionable history you could most likely end up so far upside down in it that the deal was not a "deal" after all.
 
TarHeel, My 1st real boat was an 87 (f I remember correctly) Century Mirada. It was a very nice boat. I do see 2 a couple of things in the picture you should probably look at. 1. The 350 was a little shy on needed power. If I had 2 people and 1/2 a tank of fuel she ran great. If I had 4 people or a full tank of fuel is was very hard to get her on a plane. I had to buy a lower pitch prop for the times I knew she’d be loaded down. 2. My fuel tank was under the mid cabin berth. In the picture it looks like there are 2 tanks back aft. That's a lot of weight back aft and I wonder how hard it is to get her on a plane with any fuel. I also notice that the engine compartment is painted black. Mine was grey. You may want to check to see if the engine compartment was painted and why. If you have any specific questions let me know. I had mine many years ago but I had a lot of fun with her.
 
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You sure don't have to convince me Don. I've already dropped more money into this boat than she cost NEW.

Tar,
You're gettin' some real good advice here. If you have the time and talent/stick to-itiveness, a project boat can be very rewarding(though, maybe not monetarily)
 
thank you all for all the input.I am going to look at the boat next week end.I will post what i find, thanks again
 
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