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CVB	posted 10-03-2012 08:06 AM ET (US)         I just saw a 1993 15'dauntless with a 60 mariner that needs a ton of work. Listed at $4000 with trailer. Work requires: new paint job everywhere as the previous owner has used a brush to paint it. interior has 3 6" diameter holes in it to drain the water in the hull, 2 in the front, 1 in the back. Also a strip has been removed in the back 3" by 10" with the foam removed. also looks like some patch work on the starboard interior stern. Engine has been run in 2 years, and I am not fond of mariners anyway. I have photos but don't know how to post. Is this something that can be fixed?
Jeff	posted 10-03-2012 08:37 AM ET (US)             The answer is no. From the description, even if the seller was asking $500for you would be smarter to walk away. Even in good condition these are not sought after hulls and they do not bring the same money as a classic 15.
Jeff	posted 10-03-2012 08:38 AM ET (US)             The answer is no. From the description, even if the seller was asking $500for you would be smarter to walk away. Even in good condition these are not sought after hulls and they do not bring near the same money as a classic 15.
Jeff	posted 10-03-2012 08:38 AM ET (US)             The answer is no. From the description, even if the seller was asking $500for you would be smarter to walk away. Even in good condition these are not sought after hulls and they do not bring near the same money as a classic 15.
frontier	posted 10-03-2012 09:39 AM ET (US)             I agree with Jeff to walk away from this deal. I would add - walk away fast! Original gel-coat is always best - no paint (except bottom paint is OK). In our area, a good 13 or 15 Dauntless is very desirable and is worth more than a classic 13 or 15 hull.
vin1722or	posted 10-03-2012 02:47 PM ET (US)             I would not walk away.Run
sraab928	posted 10-03-2012 07:41 PM ET (US)             Run as fast as you can - that has extensive modifications and not in a good way - With that being said morbid curiosity has me wanting to see pictures of the holes and their purpose. What some people do to boats amazes me.
CVB	posted 10-05-2012 08:54 AM ET (US)             Thanks for the info. If anyone would like to see the photos send me an email and I will forward them to you. Not sure how to add photos on the forum

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