lyons90 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Berleyguts said: I know aluminium is supposed to be a harder ride than glass but the modern hulls have more weight than the boats of the 70s and 80s and I find my Stacer Evo hull handles pretty tough conditions well. I chose my username”Berleyguts” for a reason... and if I recall rightly, whenever I used to get seasick (and I used to get seasick really bad), it always seemed to be in glass boats, not tinnies. Maybe they ride/sit differently in the water? Modern aluminium is a load better apparently, I still get sick, occasionally, on any hull if not actively distracting myself The older 2 strokes also don't help with the stomach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel7 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 OK guys so I went to see this boat today with a mate: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/166564287319639 He said the hull and transform are solid the motor looks good but its been sitting in the weather for over a year so looks really filthy (which is fine I don't mind cleaning) but because of this we couldn't test anything. Will a pre purchase inspection take a battery to hook up and check the electrics as they looked a bit iffy. Otherwise it looked good just needs a really really good clean, service and safety gear. He has said he will take $4,9000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingrod Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Even if it needs TLC and some money spent on a service and a few bits, the Haines 490 looks good for $4900 if it inspects OK. It’s my pick from all the links you've posted. The hull and motor seem a fair bit newer than the others. Your boat inspector should be able to take a battery pack to test motor and electrics as long as you let them know before hand. A rig of that weight is likely to need trailer brakes. I think I can see brake cables in those photos, so that’s a plus (as long as they work). Estimate towing weight maybe around 1000kg, perhaps a bit less. Check your taxi’s Tow bar rating. Don’t think I’ve ever seen them in factory black, so Its probably been repainted. 115hp is plenty of power. I have a year 2000 version of the same model Mercury on my boat and it’s proven a good motor over the 12 years / 500 hours I’ve owned it. cheers, Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyons90 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 11 hours ago, Daniel7 said: OK guys so I went to see this boat today with a mate: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/166564287319639 He said the hull and transform are solid the motor looks good but its been sitting in the weather for over a year so looks really filthy (which is fine I don't mind cleaning) but because of this we couldn't test anything. Will a pre purchase inspection take a battery to hook up and check the electrics as they looked a bit iffy. Otherwise it looked good just needs a really really good clean, service and safety gear. He has said he will take $4,9000. Certainly looks very tidy for the price. hopefully the inspector doesn't find any issues! What is the $2000 of work he is saying needs to be done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel7 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Thanks guys! The work required is a service, all new safety equipment, new seats as they're torn and wrecked, new cushions for the cabin as they're ruined, new carpet and new batteries. The electrical doesn't concern me too much as my best mate is an electrician and can do it all for free for me but I still want it checked though to make sure there's nothing major. It's really just dirty as it's sat in the weather for over a year but I don't mind giving it a good clean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingrod Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Good luck with it. PS - You might want to ask your inspector to take portable tank with fresh fuel to run the motor up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel7 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 minute ago, fishingrod said: Good luck with it. PS - You might want to ask your inspector to take portable tank with fresh fuel to run the motor up. Ok great thanks for letting me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyons90 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Best of luck with the inspection and keep us posted with the outcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel7 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Just now, lyons90 said: Best of luck with the inspection and keep us posted with the outcome Will do! Really appreciate everyone's help and input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel7 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 So I called the pre purchase guy and he had a look at it online and said it is ridiculously cheap. He said the motor alone is worth $3000-$4000 depending on condition. He said honestly it's not worth him going to have a look at it because even if I spend $1,500 on a service to get it up and running it's still a great buy. He said he wouldn't worry if he was me he would just buy it and save the couple of hundred dollars and get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 take some fresh fuel and a battery or battery pack..see if it starts and sounds quiet with no obvious knockin sounds if all good jump on it...rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) My tips 1. Lift the leg of the outboard and shake while someone is in the boat looking for movement or cracks. 2. tow the boat to a ramp and let it sit in the water and look for water leaks 3. While in the water install fresh battery and fuel and see if you can get the engine to fire up, give the spark plugs a clean and if carby take a can of Start you bastard. 4. With the boat tied up, check over the trailer for rust, lights, stuck rollers, brakes and bear issues If your happy after that, then purchase and tow it straight home, clean it out, then onto mechanic and get it serviced and have a great time. Edited March 16, 2018 by jeffb5.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSB Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 On 13/03/2018 at 9:51 AM, Daniel7 said: Thanks again for the response! My cars not really low but still not sure hahaha! Also would the boat be just ok in the bay or would it be ok in the ocean as well? I don’t plan on going out in chop but just curious that’s all. Thanks! Hi Daniel No worries launching with the FPV GT I have a 1993 EBGT and have on occasion used it to launch, just don't jab the loud pedal too much. Haines are a great boat and as the other guys have said looks A1 for the price, and as for a first boat, a lot of guys would be happy with that as a 4th or 5th boat, just get it checked out by someone who knows boats before you spend your hard earned on it. MSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel7 Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Hey guys, Quick update, I had another mate who knows a lot about boats check it with a battery and fuel and fired up pretty damn quick. He was more than happy with it especially for $4,500 so I grabbed it and it's now in my driveway ready for a clean! Just wanted to thank everyone for your input and advice it was a huge help! Thanks! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 congrats mate I hope you get many hours of enjoyment out of it...rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welster Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 On 17/03/2018 at 4:43 PM, Daniel7 said: Hey guys, Quick update, I had another mate who knows a lot about boats check it with a battery and fuel and fired up pretty damn quick. He was more than happy with it especially for $4,500 so I grabbed it and it's now in my driveway ready for a clean! Just wanted to thank everyone for your input and advice it was a huge help! Thanks! Well done mate enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Congratulations on the purchase and don't forget to keep us informed as you get to use it. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Congratulations, apologies for not getting back to you over the last few days (old neck injuries have had me down with a 5 day migraine). looking forward to hearing and seeing a few pics now you have one. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel7 Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 Thanks guys! I've arranged a full detail inside and out for next week so I will post some pics once it's all nice and clean and I have the new seats installed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffb5.8 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Don't forget the before and after pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chokpa Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 what would be a typical price for this boat? ive been keeping an eye out for boats recently and have seen smaller boats than this go for at least 20k?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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