Would you? 04 SX230

[mark_m]

LOL. I figured that's what you meant mark_m. Either that or you were as sarcastic as I like to be sometimes! Tis beautiful, and priced too dam good to even consider a lower offer. It's more than I can do cash money though. Not gonna rule it out, but not going to consider something like that until mine is sold. Sure is tempting though...there's another AR210 listed on here that is equally tempting. Is it boat season yet?

You never know.. Make him an offer. Even if you finance 4 or 5 k it is going to be two generations newer than the '04.... And most likely turnkey boat. You can turn your attention to modding instead of recovering seats.

you will find ways to scratch the diy itch, trailer lights, winch/ jack maintainence... Etc. I like to tinker too and plan to replacing tires on the trailer in the spring and add another battery. You'll like the higher freeboard on the newer hull and the HO motors rock. Buy the boat in LA you won't regret it. I LOVE my '07 sx230 and can't wait till spring

 

[Woodr35]

The dirt and grime on the white hose leading to the scupper is a red flag for me. How the eff did all that get there - was it stored with the engine cover open? Run without the air filter covers with oil overfilled? Or submerged?

 

[Wayloncle]

The dirt and grime on the white hose leading to the scupper is a red flag for me. How the eff did all that get there - was it stored with the engine cover open? Run without the air filter covers with oil overfilled? Or submerged?

I'm not saying this boat doesn't have problems, but that hose on my boat is moldy/dirty looking for some reason. The rest is very clean, but for some reason that hose was like that when I bought it.

 

[Woodr35]

@Wayloncle - strange, not sure what would do that. Mine looks brand new. I guess there are benign factors though that might dirty up the hose for some reason. Good to know.

 

[Wayloncle]

@Wayloncle - strange, not sure what would do that. Mine looks brand new. I guess there are benign factors though that might dirty up the hose for some reason. Good to know.

I think my engine compartment got moldy at one time and the hose just never cleaned up all the way.
That's my theory anyway

 

[veedubtek]

I think I'm pretty well talked out of it by now, but I did get this from the seller (broker):

I will guarantee that the motors do run. You can start them when you pick the boat up. Bring a jump box, as the batteries may be dead. If they do not run, you get a full refund. No refunds after boat has been removed. The owner took good care of this and made sure the motors ran well.
Thanks!

 

[Murf'n'surf]

That's promising but I would exchange the money in person. Put a deposit down via PayPal which you can get back if its a scam. Get his name and phone number and address. Stalk him on the net and make sure he is legit.

Protect yourself that's all.

 

[veedubtek]

Good lookin out, but dude definitely seems legit. I've done all that research already. Biggest thing turning me away really at this point, is the lower power output and the gp/h numbers. I don't think I can make that one in LA work yet, but damn if it ain't priced right and I might be able to make a move on it in another month or so.

 

[Bruce]

@veedubtek have you asked the guy in LA about trading your SeaDoo plus cash? His Yamaha is way under market value. So even if you took less than market for your SeaDoo it would still be a good deal.

 

[veedubtek]

Not yet, but I've got a seemingly semi-serious buyer lined up right now. Not for the price I want, but for a price I can live with knowing the equally good discount I'll get buying a boat this time of year.

($11,500 if anyone else wants to steal it from me )

 

[Big Shasta]

Have you thought about making an offer on this one ? https://jetboaters.net/threads/sx230-ho-2007-for-sale-s-e-louisiana-19-000.3072/

This is exactly the boat I though of when looking at pics of the 04 you posted. No way I'd buy a boat I couldn't look at first. WAY too much potential for hidden issues. This 07 is a steal!

 

[OrangeTJ]

I would not trade $8K for that boat, based on what the pictures show. It looks like it sat half full of water for a long time. The owner didn't take care of it, whatever the broker says. Just the floor in the first pic makes me think of standing, moldy water and I can only image what condition the innards of this boat would be in - think wiring, wood, switches...pretty much everything that can drive you nuts and cost a lot to make right. The engines look like they've been submerged, so while they may start, I wouldn't count on them lasting very long before real problems start to surface. On top of that, you can't see the boat in person before you pay the money? Heck no.

 

[veedubtek]

I was out of it anyway, but dam it's hard to believe that joker went for $11,100.

 

[Blazin14]

I strongly urge not to buy anything like that......lol (well said OrangeTJ)

The ebay seller is just flipping it, kind a like he bought it from an insurance deal.