how about this boat?

[carpsniperg2]

  here is anothe boat i am looking at i think i really want it. it will be a columiba river boat, white salmon, klick, dechutes etc. there is also pics and the same stuff on the other one in this section i have going right now. thought this might get more attension starting a new one. what do you guys think. i think if i can get the guy to call or email me back since there was no number on the ad and maybe shave a few $ off the price i will probably buy it here is the listing.

1992 Sea Runner, excellent condition. Motors: 1996 2-cycle Mercury, 75hp and 15hp. Bilge pump, full canvas, seperate controls for each motor (steering and gear) , storage compartments. Shorelander EZ-Loader trailer has new tires and new wheel bearings. Two gas tanks w/ lockable caps.

let me know what you guys think

[FC]

Looks like a nice boat, I am guessing he wants a couple more bucks than the last one!

[carpsniperg2]

8500.00 i think that is really fair on that boat? i think i maybe could get it down a little.

[DeerHarvester]

That is a fair price.  Looks like a nice boat!

[h2ofowlr]

It looks nice.  It might need a camo paint job though.   

[FC]

8500.00 i think that is really fair on that boat? i think i maybe could get it down a little.

Sounds pretty cheap to me, take it for a ride and see if you like it!

[alanger]

Doesnt sound to be the best of deals. you could find somethin nicer for the moneys IMO. hope you get the one YOU like though.

[alanger]

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/1920535491.html 

[whacker1]

sea runner is a nice boat - but there older boats were narrow in the shorter boats. 

What length is the one you posted.  I didn't see it.  The 16 1/2 that we have from the 1980's is extremely narrow and thus feels unstable, because it is a deeper / narrow hull, so it lists back and forth significantly if you shift the passengers at all.  The wider ones that came later were much more stable feeling.  Just check the width and compare with other brands and boats available.

[engelwood]

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/1920535491.html 

That Hewes Craft is a much nicer boat for the $$ IMO. I don't like the Lund for the Columbia. The Hewes has a lot more to offer. 

[carpsniperg2]

it is 18', i still have not heard from the guy. kinda bums me out but if it happens it happens.

[Curly]

75 HP seems a little light on power for that size boat.  That is a lot of weight to push with only a 75........

[carpsniperg2]

yeah, that was kinda a little of my thoughts as well, but untill i run it "if i ever get the chance". i will wait to decide if it is to light for the boat. i am not a speed freak by any means, and i am sure it would still move right along.

[bowtech721]

75 HP seems a little light on power for that size boat.  That is a lot of weight to push with only a 75........

I would think that the 75 would be plenty adequate... my brother has an 18 northriver with a 90 prop and it tops out around 45 on the gps... similar sized and designed boat so i would reason to believe that it would do just fine but thats just my  

[alanger]

75 HP seems a little light on power for that size boat.  That is a lot of weight to push with only a 75........

yeah kinda my thoughts as well. we got a 19ft spectrum with a 135hp merc 2 stroke. that thing roars! top speed is about 47.1 i think we got it to 48 once but that was prolly with wind in our backs.  

but we like the power and id never get anything less than a 115 on a 18ft.