1999 grady white seafarer 226 1998 yamaha 250hp outboard

[dnice84]

Any help would be much appreciated my name is Dave and Im looking at a 1999 grady white 226 seafarer with a 1998 yamaha 250hp outboard motor and no add ons like hard top electronics etc just the boat, motor, and trailer in this deal and its for sale for 15k the boat itself is in great shape but I'm a little worried about the age of the motor. Is that a good price for this boat seeing how i just seen a member on here selling a 1997 grady white 228 seafarer with a 2006 200hp etech motor for 16k to bad its sold and should I be worried about the motor I would be having it surveyed of course but the broker said there was a compression test done this year and readings were perfect. I'm just weary seeing how i made a dumb young decision and bought a boat that i did not have surveyed or sea trial and as soon as I put in the water it was one thing after another of things going wrong so i don't want to make the same mistake as i already did i just want a good boat that I can fish long island sound and make a run to montauk or block island if i want to. I have 15k to work with so i don't know if i should look for a older boat with a newer motor or what so any thoughts and opinions would be much appreciated.

 

[mboyatt]

Dave,
I think the way to know for sure is to get the marine survey. If you like the boat and she looks well taken care of, then the survey will be worth the money. Any minor thnings that are found that need repair could be a basis to reduce the asking price or have the owner fix the items. Regarding the age of the motor, my 192 Tournament is a 1994 model with a 94 Evinrude Ocean Pro 200 hp. That motor has been bullet proof for me. She just keeps going. Sucks up the gas and oil, but she is ole reliable. So, I wouldn't necessarily let the age of the motor scare you off. Get the survey for peace of mind. You won't be disappointed with a Grady.

 

[VeroWing]

Dave,
I think the way to know for sure is to get the marine survey. If you like the boat and she looks well taken care of, then the survey will be worth the money. Any minor thnings that are found that need repair could be a basis to reduce the asking price or have the owner fix the items. Regarding the age of the motor, my 192 Tournament is a 1994 model with a 94 Evinrude Ocean Pro 200 hp. That motor has been bullet proof for me. She just keeps going. Sucks up the gas and oil, but she is ole reliable. So, I wouldn't necessarily let the age of the motor scare you off. Get the survey for peace of mind. You won't be disappointed with a Grady.

I agree. It could be a nice boat with a good shape low hour engine, or an abused hull and engine that is close to used up. If you are not confident about doing a complete inspection yourself, then a licensed marine surveyor can be the best few hundred you ever spent (or didn't spend) on a boat. As mention by mboyatt, any items needing repair or replacement can help negotiate price down, and will usually cover the cost of the survey.