1989 tounament value

[crabbydad]

checked out a 1989 tournament about a week ago. the guy is asking $4000 for it. Has a 150 Johnson VRO. i did a compression check and compression was ok. not sure if the motor has ever been rebuilt. Motor had a little "cough" when it ran. transom was solid. 1 stringer alongside the fishbox was weak but the floor felt solid when walking on it. bottom was painted and still had a few barnacles around the trailer bunks. Interior in good shape but missing the front cushions. Has a good bimini top and all the original snap on covers in good shape. new battery, new tires on trailer.any opinions on what it is worth?
Thanks

 

[JoySea TOO]

I spent 6K on mine in mid April, Previous owner had just put a new tandem alum trailer under it. i had no need of such quality as my ramp is 1/2 mile away. Still haven't figured out gas capacity, but i love this boat. Safe, roomy, comfortable. and i'm a yamaha fan. If i could have found one for 4k i would have jumped all over it. Having said that i have a lot of friends who are boat builders(fiberglass repair), welders(fuel tank replacemen)t, and Yamaha mechanics.

 

[mboyatt]

4k with the trailer and the motor running is spot on. You won't get one for cheaper than that running. That is a fair price. I am on the east Coast in NC and was seeing prices from 5k to 7500 for late 80s Tournaments. I ended up waiting for a 1994 model because I liked the way they changed the transom to the euro style transom. Ended up paying 8k. Boat came with trailer and 200 hp evinrude ocean pro. Anyway, I don't think you can go wrong with 4k. By the way, that motor should be bulletproof. Sucks the juice, but very reliable.

 

[crabbydad]

does having the bottom painted affect the value?

 

[mboyatt]

No, it does not affect the value. I would have preferred no bottom paint, but ended up with it because the boat was what I wanted and was in good shape. I haven't seen where this would detract from the value though. I think at 4k you can't go wrong. You will get many years service out of that tank. Who knows, you could always try to knock off an extra 500 bucks.

 

[crabbydad]

I just got back from picking it up. Got it for $2800. and 2 bottles of honey(I'm a beekeeper)

 

[seasick]

I just got back from picking it up. Got it for $2800. and 2 bottles of honey(I'm a beekeeper)

Sweet

 

[mboyatt]

That is insane! For that price I would take 2 of them. Great deal. You can't go wrong with that setup. Enjoy the tournament.