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Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 2:21 pm
by sehord
thats not as bad.... probably 1000 cranking amp batteries. They run about $85 a piece (guess how I know all these prices in my head.... the buy it now price of a boat is just the begging!)
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:16 pm
by k9th
The 1000 could be the cold cranking amp rating of the batteries he is proposing to replace.
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 6:22 pm
by Super Dave
Is that a good thing Tim?
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 6:58 pm
by prowlersfish
1000 cca would be plenty of battery
Engines are 318 mercs. ??? if they are 318 engines the are Chrysler , if they are mercs the most likely fords (302 or 351)unless replaced they could be GM . None of them are bad
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:10 pm
by Super Dave
I finally have some pics...let me know if you can open this link
http://webmail.netfirms.com/src/downloa ... d_ent_id=0
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:16 pm
by prowlersfish
No it says you have to log in
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:25 pm
by Super Dave
Hey Prowler,
Sent you an email with a jpeg...hope that's OK
SD
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:48 pm
by k9th
As Paul said, 1000 cold cranking amps is plenty of battery power.
Can't open the link you posted.
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:03 pm
by prowlersfish
I saw a photo , the boat is a Sea Raider ( and named Sea Raider ) . Hard to tell from 1 photo ( send more ) It looks like it could use a liltle TLC but not too bad ,
Look for rot as it has wood top sides , wood top sides mean more work but sure look nice when done .
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:21 pm
by Super Dave
Remember he wants a $1000. How do I post photos here? I've checked the search engine for instructions but can't find any
Another Trojan
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:34 pm
by Super Dave
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:47 pm
by prowlersfish
That 31 footer looks nice . gett some one that knows boats to look at it or a survey. I wish I could help on posting photos
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:51 pm
by Weldingrod
sehord wrote:cut me a check for $500 and I'll come over and hit you in the head with a hammer and you'll be much better off....! Just joking... good luck, look her over Real well, Soft spots are a major issue... mechanical things are fairly easy, but glass and wiring will drive you nuts
ROFLMAO!
Re: Another Trojan
Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 9:19 am
by jon_e_quest
Welcome, Dave... the Craigslist boat is another Sea Raider model with wood deck and cabin. Looks like it's been modified into a sedan (fully enclosed wheelhouse), unusual for 25'! You should consider that a 25' boat is in a different league than a 31' boat. If this is going to be your first cruiser, you may want to start small and work your way up. And if you do go that route, buy something with decent resale potential. Fixer uppers aren't always as easy to sell as boats needing little or nothing. And as already stated, any older boat can be great if it's been maintained well... and an expensive headache if it wasn't.
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:33 am
by rickalan35
Super Dave
What happened? Did you buy it?