posted 07-01-2010 12:33 PM ET (US)
In my search for my next Whaler, I have come across a "Barn Fresh" 1997 13' Dauntless. It is equiped with a 97 40hp Honda, pedestal seats,(2), sitting on a larger 17' galvanized trailer with flat tires.I initiated contact with the owners whom are neighbors that I had not previously met. They are a retired couple no longer able to use the boat. It has not been run at all this season, and not much in recent years. They bought it several years ago for $8k
The boat does not have bottom paint, appears to be in basically good condition with mildew/dirt of the interior gel coat. Lots of leaves inside, two tanks, full boat cover, that has been resewn. Bad caulk job on screw holes in front of console where cooler had been. Broken lens on nav. starboard section of the bow light.
The battery is dead, so it would be a project to get new gas, battery, etc.
So Whaler folks, what would you offer? They are not in a position to sea trial, start engine, etc. It is kind of like a dice roll.