Joe's E-Bay Enchanter!

[TLT]

Item 2435106028 ,has a blown outboard 1985 20 footer no pictures but owner sent me some.Bid is only at $255.00 no reserve.Would snap it up but 20 + hour drive.It is located in Texas.

1979 TRIMATE 2 110 MERC.

[This message was edited by Chris on February 06, 2004 at 06:59 PM.]

 

[Joe]

I was looking on ebay for a cheap boat when I found a checkmate. I decided to do further research and came to this site. I noticed your posting and realized it was the same boat that I was looking at. I finally got it for 760 do you think I did alright? By the way small web isn't it. LOL

 

[Chris]

That's awesome Joe!

Let us know how you make out with the boat.

And welcome to the board.

 

[175checkmate]

Welcome to the board. Post some details on the boat you bought. Sounds like a good deal.

 

[Joe]

I would love to post some pic but haven't figured out how. I have always been a Glastron lover owning a 77 calson with a 351/235hp I though it was fast at 52 mph. I think I will be in for a treat hoping to reach that 70 mark. I have also been told that with V hulls thay become unstable (hard to steer) much over 80 mph. Was that correct?

 

[TLT]

Looked like a good buy Joe,interior looked a little plain but it was new.Lots of parts out there for those motors.Good luck on your project.

 

[Joe]

I just got back from Southern Texas where it was a mad house over ran Oklahoma Fans. I was a little dissappointed when I saw my new project. Definately need a clear coat on top. Interior, and frozen motor is missing parts. I think I am going to give bad feed back for the seller. I am still hoping I am not upside down in the deal.

 

[Chris]

What was the final price Joe?

 

[Joe]

$1000 including gas, food, and lodging for the transportation of the boat back to Missouri.

 

[TLT]

Its a shame some e-bay sellers are not real good about accurate descriptions.I thought the interior was listed as fairly new in the boat,also motor was listed as having a bad cylinder not seized and missing parts.I have done a fair amount of business on e-bay and been lucky so far.I always understate condition of what I am selling. Always better to have a person happy that it was nicer than listed.Also will usually call person to get feel for them and ask questions on larger purchases.Where are located in MO. I live in Lansing,Ia. on Miss. River.

 

[Chris]

Well the reality is 1000 bucks doesn't buy much these days. I spend about a thousand bucks a year on storage and winter servicing. So overall you probably got a pretty good deal. And you'll always have a cool story to tell about how you purchased your mate.

 

[175checkmate]

Still sounds like a good deal, I paid to much and still had to rebuild the powerhead and rebuild the the whole boat.

 

[Chris]

Here are some pics of Joe's Ebay fixer upper boat.

I'm pretty sure it's a Enchanter.

 

[Chris]

 

[Chris]

 

[ncst8er]

I have an '83 and I'd say it's definitely an Enchanter, given the size, the dash and the "lightning bolt" design behind the rear seat.

 

[F150GT]

Could be a sister boat to mine, same colors. deffinantly an Enchanter, looks a little diferent with the stainless rails off It. Give it a good refinish and its pretty boat.I would recomend upgrading the engine rather than fixing that old Evenrude. You'll save money in the long run. What color is the interior.
F150GT

 

[bdusted440]

With a good wet sanding and buffing it will look like new.

 

[boatn70]

yep, definately an enchanter, looks just like mine, different color. should be a good project!
hows the transom and floor?
also, if you can feel the flake in the metallic just sanding and buffing may not quite get it!!

will be a good ride, look for a 200 merc, with the right set up it should run 70s everyday!!

kevin

never fast enough!

 

[senator-holland]

received your mail! great boat. looks it's gonna be alright!


keep us posted!