"go-bassn" wrote in message
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Also Todd, be aware that those carpets were once black as night...

They were gray. I have this same boat. Does this have power trim? It Does
look pretty good. Note that it is a rivit boat though. When you take it out
for a ride lift open the back hatch and make sure there is no water in the
bottom. Also dont just drive it for a short distance. Run it hard for
about 5 miles. I really like the one I have. The trailer isnt original.
$3000 isnt too much if is the boat your looking for.

Good Luck
Kevin

WW

"Todd Copeland" wrote in message
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One last question about buying a used Bass Tracker...

Locally I've found a 1993 17 TX. The decking is in good shape but it's
clearly been stored outside with no cover. The plastic on the switch and
the
throttle are faded from black to gray. The plastic bumper guard all
around
the outside of the boat is about worthless but the hull looks to be in
good
shape.

It's got a 60hp engine that appears to be in good shape. This is
_perfect_
for me. 25hp is too little but goingg 3-35mph is just fine.

The carpet is just fine. It's not new but it's not torn or faded that I
can
tell. I'd need to replace all the screws as they all show rust. Some of
the
lid latches are cracked. The front part of the plastic drivers console
is
a
little cracked near the windshield. It's mainly just cosmetic but it can
be
seen.

It's got a 30lbs trolling motor that looks original. I currently have a
14'
Lowe with a 36lbs motor that is about right for that boat. From what
I've
read, the 30lbs is really too weak for this boat. I don't fight wind
often
but do want the boat to move quickly using the trolling motor (you know
how
it is, you always see that perfect spot just 50 yard away).

Only 1 fish finder.

I looked up NADA on the boat; Low Retail is $2270 and average is $2730
(for
a 40hp engine, this boat has a 60hp). The dealer is asking $4000. I live
in
Florida. I like the boat as it needs some work but it's things I can do.
I'd
much rather pay a little less for a boat in rough condition and then
work
on
it to set it up correctly for bass fishing (the last owner ran the fish
finder wires on top of the deck through floor baseboard tubing... what
are
some people thinking). I'm thinking about offering $2700 for the boat as
it
is. I might go to $3000. But I can't see going much higher then average
retail as it's clearly not in average condition. I've also seen too many
Bass Trackers going for about $3200 on ebay which have the same layout
but
are around 1995-1997 models.

I've posted the two pictures on the boat that I have:
http://www.tampawebpages.com/BassTracker.jpg
http://www.tampawebpages.com/BassTracker2.jpg

(The pictures make the boat look perfect. It's not)

You think this is a good offer? I've had next to no experience with how
much
a boat dealer will knock off their asking price. You all know what
You've
seen bass Trackers sell for and their conditions. What do you think?