Anon2578455

Not a great neighborhood, here now. Bad vibe, don't see anyone and he is not responding to calls/texts

On my way, will update

OK fish, hopefully last one. It's a 2 hour drive. What do you think of this. I have a trade for this guy plus my cash worked out. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/boa/5747150994.html

Update jon boat sold.

Found these 2. The one in racine sold. http://app.letgo.com/k8Mk/iFcUiwYM9v This one is in town http://app.letgo.com/k8Mk/DOuc8NxN9v

Awesome, I emailed, hopefully it's still there as it says posted 1 month ago. It's a 12ft, but big enough for 2. Just curious, I think that 12.9 outboard will be over the limit on the tag for max hp. Also with the wood floor, would 2 guys who weigh 250 each be OK?

Comments on this one please.

Wouldnt I have to strengthen the entire boat? Usually from what i have been reading the rear and the front are the most important benches.

His exact response was this. "I took all the seats out and built a flat bottom and hooked it up. You will see tomorrow, I can take you out if you want its solid." In the picture if you look closely now, you can see where the wood seats were and how he cut them.Thats why I am worrying now lol

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/boa/5744810929.html

How do I ensure the fame supports the boat?

Ok, the guy just texted to confirm for tomorrow. 1. He removed the bench seats when he did the floor, should I still look at this boat? 2. He got the running lights on the trailer working, but no brake lights, nervous about driving it home, any tips

I want to add I am highly appreciate of all the help I am receiving. I cannot wait for the look on my dads face when I eventually will pull up and tell him to get in and grab his fishing gear. Once I get a boat, you will be seeing me in the forums trying to get tips on fishing the local waters here. Really liking it here. Thanks Guys!

Thanks Thomas, appreciate the advice and information. I will ensure I take a look at the boat to ensure its rigid. The floor looked high enough where I thought he put the floor over the benches, that was my initial thought, I will know better tomorrow.

Thanks Fish, I am working on pricing right now. Looks like I can trade a few things I have and get this at 500. I asked him if he can get the trailer lights working for me, I will go tomorrow to look at it. Regarding the trailer, he says he thinks it was a homemade trailer by a prior owner and it just leans. I am guessing there has to be a way to fix it.

What do you think of this one. Motor is a 1968 mercury. He said the trailer leans slightly and may need a repair weld. Also the gear selector on the motor cracked and you have to change gears by lifting the cover or buying a new one. Also the trailer lights do not work. Let me know what you think https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B09sI4WAjoaybVk0OGdGWUlQZzQ/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B09sI4WAjoayRkYwY2w5OUZENXc/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B09sI4WAjoayWWRVT21HckR4Mlk/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B09sI4WAjoaydXdCQm13dTh4QWc/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B09sI4WAjoaydXpBSE55YzlPNjQ/view?usp=drivesdk

I have emailed twice without response unfortunately. I will keep trying. Thanks

Well I didn't get the boat. They were asking 1k in June, dropped to 700 last week, i offered 400 and they accepted. I came and the boat was rough. All the wood was rotting, seats wobbled leaning back and were broke. Mushrooms growing all over carpet, trailer tires bald. Just an overall bad feeling so I passed. Still on the hunt

So I got the deal, I think it's a great deal but I will let you guys decide how I did tomorrow. I will post some pictures and prices up in the morning. Any idea how much a 15ft boat with trailer weighs, it does have a wood floor? I have a 4 pin connector hitch so I am running in the morning to grab a 4 pin to 7 pin adapter for a temporary fix. I don't think I need trailer brakes, but this is my first ever boat. This will be the first time I ever towed anything so wish me luck.

Thank you to everyone who has responded and provided me with great advice. I have some potentially good news that i found a boat and I am working on striking up a deal. I have an offer out there for quite a bit less than asking and they are contemplating the offer. It is a 15ft aluminum boat, has a floor, some seats, a 5hp 4stroke coleman motor and has an older 70's trailer that works with an angle winch. I am hoping to get this deal done so I can surprise my father with a boat! Thank you so much and i will update the thread if I pull off the deal.

My dad bought a brand new 40lbs thrust Minn Kota in 1997, its still in box lol. So I dont need a trolling motor, just boat right now. Quick question is 12ft too small? https://racine.craigslist.org/boa/5699851644.html what do you think about this https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/boa/5736261003.html or this one if I offer less https://racine.craigslist.org/boa/5726923911.html or https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/boa/5715433389.html or https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/boa/5742298121.html or https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/boa/5738739423.html

Thanks for the reply and especially for taking the time out to actually find some examples for sale. I really appreciate it! Most of my uses will be on smaller, no wake lakes that are local to me. . I drive a Subaru Outback and I do have a hitch on the car so I am not opposed to getting a boat that can use a motor. I will start looking at the jon boats. Unfortunately times are tough so I am trying to stay around the 500 or less price range which is why the little bass boats were hitting the spot. Thanks for all the help. I am in northern illinois and southern wisconsin area so I guess I will keep looking for a good deal.

Hi, I am having a rough go trying to get my first boat for my dad and I. We need something affordable and decided on getting one of the smaller bass boats. I found a Sun Dolphin Pro 110 for sale with a trailer here in Illinois for 550. I have a few reservations and hoping to get some input. Here are some of my questions I have. 1. The tag states 2 persons total weight 301lbs and total 461lbs with gear, motor etc. All my friends and my dad are large men. All of us are over 6'5" and weight about 240-250 each. Would you opt for a different boat then, maybe a sun dolphin sportsman cause it can hold up to 550, or was the weight restriction on the older 110 just kept low for the coast guard tag? 2. Next question is he does not have a title for the boat or the trailer. He said he can get me a bill of sale from original owner in Wisconsin, but I know Illinois is a pain to get things without a title. Would you just pass on this? 3. Other option is to pick up one of these without a trailer and strap it to the top of my 2015 Subaru Outback on the roof rack. Not sure how well this would work, looking for feedback. When i wasnt looking for these boats, I was finding them all day around 2-300 for the 10footers. Now for the life of me I am having a hard time locating them. If you know of any for sale in the northern illinois, southern wisconsin area, please let me know. Thanks