I bought this boat new from Black Lab Marine (Jay Perotta) in 2000, with the idea that it would be the last boat I would ever buy (which turns out to be true as terminal illness forces sale--don't want the wife to get stuck with expensive toys). This boat is ready to fish today. Everything functions as it should. Picture links are shown below.
I had a boat shed built while waiting for delivery, so the boat has never spent a night in the elements. Even though I launched the boat in Crystal River, I hosed it off and flushed the motor after each use. I think when I last looked at the hour meter, it showed 345 hours.
The only problem that I'm aware of is the antiskid surface has come up near the rear of the boat. There is a large cooler which covers most of the discrepant area. I use the cooler for seating and for storing catch. When I washed the deck after an outing, it didn't all drain out. The water under the cooler damaged the antiskid coating. At this point, it a cosmetic defect.
The sale includes the boat, a 115 hp 4-cycle Yamaha (max 42 mph, cruise 30 mph), the aluminum trailer, Icom Radio, Lowrance GPS, Furuno Fish Finder, spare prop (never used), dual battery system, heavy duty boarding ladder, anchor and line, removable pole holders, high quality net, and Boca Grip.
This boat is set up for fishing. The large box in front is a full 4' by 2'. It is made from 1/4 inch plate aluminum. It is used for seating and dry storage. It could be removed, or it could be converted for wet use. There is nothing mounted behind the console, except for the cooler which is held in place with a strap.
Yamaha 115 hp,4-cycle
Many times when you buy a used boat, you are figuring on buying a new motor. In this case, plan on NEVER having to buy a new motor. It runs like new, and it has been maintained properly. The first 100 hours, I used regular oil, and then I switched to Mobile 1. It has never had damage to the lower unit. A few years ago I sent the injectors out for testing and cleaning--all were in good shape, and improved slightly with cleaning.
I selected the 115 model because it provided the right combination of economy and power. I usually spend $15-$20 per trip for gas.
After each trip, I extend the tilt/trim system all the way up. I clean all of the pistons, apply grease, and store in the full down position. The pistons are like new.
Trailer
When I bought this trailer, I paid a LOT extra to get all stainless steel hardware. I wash down the trailer after each use. The tires have been replaced in recent years.
Icom Radio
Works perfectly. The antenna is one of the better Shakespeare models with internal gold connections. I verified the SWR (standing wave ratio) for the antenna/feedline to be very low.
Lowrance GPS
I upgraded to this Lowrance 7200C in October 2007. It has a large 7" display, and is easily viewed in sunlight. It locks onto the satellites within a few seconds due to the high quality external antenna.
Furuno Fishfinder
This is the model FCV-620 color fishfinder, and the 525STID-PWD transducer. I upgraded to this in September 2008. It is a very high quality unit (still available on Amazon--expensive).
All pics were taken last week, except for the last one, which was taken a few years ago.
Terms
The boat is located at my home in Florida, 80 miles north of Tampa, near Crystal River (at this location 21 years). The price is $19,000-cash or wire. Of course you may come to look at it--send an email and I will send my number and personal info.
Dan Long (retired engineer)
Dunnellon, FL
email:
bigradio@live.com
and get so slimey the previous owner would be jelous.