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dangc78 posted 08-01-2002 03:06 PM ET (US)
I have been looking for a 16 foot whaler for quite some time now and have stumbled across a 1969 center console with a mid seventies 75 hp evinrude. Boat has rails all arround. Motor runs good. Current owner bought the boat from a friend 20 years ago, but doesn't know the hull number and says the boat is white inside with wood center console (w/ cable steering) and has minimal cracks arround the transom. He said the rest of the boat is fine. How much is it worth/What would you pay for it?
Taylor posted 08-01-2002 08:04 PM ET (US)
Shouldn't a 1969 16 foot hull be blue inside? Other than that, it sounds like a Nauset, assuming it is really a whaler. Beware of knockoffs.
I'd recommend reading the reference article on the 16-17 hull and get familar with the models, as you do that you will have a better idea of what you are looking at.
With a boat as old as that, picking a dollar value is tough. So much depends on the condition. Bad condition, not much value. Good condition, strong engine, maybe $3-4k. Check boat trader online for some comps. Keep in mind those are asking prices, not worth.
That's just one opinion.
gansett posted 08-01-2002 10:06 PM ET (US)
I've recently bought two 69's and agree with Taylor's assessment. $3-4k is common and "white interior" doesn't sound right. One way to price is to determine what you'd put into it. List improvements, upgrades or restoration you'd likely perform to make you happy with the boat. Add that to asking price and see what you're going to put into the boat.
"Rails all around" is good, as they are expensive to replace. If it needs a few replacement fitting on rail, that's easy and inexpensive.
Rub rails can be replaced or upgraded for $100.
Interior should be blue. If its been painted inside, the hull number is probably covered. It should be on inside of transom, below motor, about eight inches long. If its just "paint" it might be stripped. If its gelcoat, that's another matter.
Look at Nauset photos online or get a copy of Nauset console plans online and compare with the console on this boat. Cable steering dosen't sound right, weren't they all Teleflex in 69? Original wood in good condition can be refinished nicely. Some people don't care for the original console and replace with new fiberglass, but I love 'em.
If motor runs and is reliable, it can be cool to have a vintage motor to match the hull. Repowering can be expensive.
Minor elcoat repairs are relatively easy and inexpensive. Whaler decals can be replaced for $10-30.
Fresh water boat might bring more than a saltwater boat. A $300 Morse control is likely to be heavily corroded on a 30 year old salt water boat... but might be glistening on fresh water boat.
I'd pay $3000-$3500 for another if it were in running "restorable" condition.
jimh posted 08-02-2002 10:19 AM ET (US)
[Changed TOPIC; was "Boat value question"--jimh.]
dangc78 posted 08-02-2002 06:16 PM ET (US)
It is still available. Asking price is 2500. It has been painted on the bottom and then bottom painted. Also the anti-skid portion of the boat has been painted a few times. Issues i notived: the boat has lots of gelcoat cracks, its missing the rear drain tube(brass part), and has a small spongy spot in the front going under the rubrail. Hull ID number is 34875. If anybody whats the phone number email me.

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Author	Topic: Appraisal: 1969 16-Nauset(?)
dangc78	posted 08-01-2002 03:06 PM ET (US) I have been looking for a 16 foot whaler for quite some time now and have stumbled across a 1969 center console with a mid seventies 75 hp evinrude. Boat has rails all arround. Motor runs good. Current owner bought the boat from a friend 20 years ago, but doesn't know the hull number and says the boat is white inside with wood center console (w/ cable steering) and has minimal cracks arround the transom. He said the rest of the boat is fine. How much is it worth/What would you pay for it?
Taylor	posted 08-01-2002 08:04 PM ET (US) Shouldn't a 1969 16 foot hull be blue inside? Other than that, it sounds like a Nauset, assuming it is really a whaler. Beware of knockoffs. I'd recommend reading the reference article on the 16-17 hull and get familar with the models, as you do that you will have a better idea of what you are looking at. With a boat as old as that, picking a dollar value is tough. So much depends on the condition. Bad condition, not much value. Good condition, strong engine, maybe $3-4k. Check boat trader online for some comps. Keep in mind those are asking prices, not worth. That's just one opinion.
gansett	posted 08-01-2002 10:06 PM ET (US) I've recently bought two 69's and agree with Taylor's assessment. $3-4k is common and "white interior" doesn't sound right. One way to price is to determine what you'd put into it. List improvements, upgrades or restoration you'd likely perform to make you happy with the boat. Add that to asking price and see what you're going to put into the boat. "Rails all around" is good, as they are expensive to replace. If it needs a few replacement fitting on rail, that's easy and inexpensive. Rub rails can be replaced or upgraded for $100. Interior should be blue. If its been painted inside, the hull number is probably covered. It should be on inside of transom, below motor, about eight inches long. If its just "paint" it might be stripped. If its gelcoat, that's another matter. Look at Nauset photos online or get a copy of Nauset console plans online and compare with the console on this boat. Cable steering dosen't sound right, weren't they all Teleflex in 69? Original wood in good condition can be refinished nicely. Some people don't care for the original console and replace with new fiberglass, but I love 'em. If motor runs and is reliable, it can be cool to have a vintage motor to match the hull. Repowering can be expensive. Minor elcoat repairs are relatively easy and inexpensive. Whaler decals can be replaced for $10-30. Fresh water boat might bring more than a saltwater boat. A $300 Morse control is likely to be heavily corroded on a 30 year old salt water boat... but might be glistening on fresh water boat. I'd pay $3000-$3500 for another if it were in running "restorable" condition.
jimh	posted 08-02-2002 10:19 AM ET (US) [Changed TOPIC; was "Boat value question"--jimh.]
dangc78	posted 08-02-2002 06:16 PM ET (US) It is still available. Asking price is 2500. It has been painted on the bottom and then bottom painted. Also the anti-skid portion of the boat has been painted a few times. Issues i notived: the boat has lots of gelcoat cracks, its missing the rear drain tube(brass part), and has a small spongy spot in the front going under the rubrail. Hull ID number is 34875. If anybody whats the phone number email me.