SOLD! My Neighbor's Boat

[_WW_]

$2500
My neighbor has decided to retire from fishing and asked me if I knew of anyone that might be interested in his gear. We decided to start with his boat. This is the boat Larry would take up to Sheridan and other BC lakes every year.

1976 14' Starcraft that he purchased brand new. Comes with 2000 15hp 2-stroke motor. About six hours on the motor since the last service. Also comes with the electric motor and battery. Included is everything you see in the pictures.Fishfinder, nets, throttle extension, motor kickplate, oars, new 6gal. fuel tank, two Scottie rodholders, motor stand. Also includes a bag with extra bearings and grease

Larry takes meticulous care of his stuff. The boat does not leak and has been under cover its whole life. If you need a lake boat you could do a lot worse than this.
Call Larry at 360-630-5215

 

[Fourbtgait]

Super nice little boat, set up

 

[Kado]

I know nothing about boats, outboard motors, or trailers.....or how to back up a trailer : ). I am looking for a lake boat for two people. I'd fish Mayfield, central OR lakes, and hopefully Hebgen etc. Is this a good 'beginner' boat?
Mark

 

[_WW_]

I know nothing about boats, outboard motors, or trailers.....or how to back up a trailer : ). I am looking for a lake boat for two people. I'd fish Mayfield, central OR lakes, and hopefully Hebgen etc. Is this a good 'beginner' boat?
Mark

I think it would be perfect for that.

 

[Fourbtgait]

I know nothing about boats, outboard motors, or trailers.....or how to back up a trailer : ). I am looking for a lake boat for two people. I'd fish Mayfield, central OR lakes, and hopefully Hebgen etc. Is this a good 'beginner' boat?
Mark

I agree it would be great first boat. 14’ is perfect size, 12’ to small

 

[Buzzy]

I know nothing about boats, outboard motors, or trailers.....or how to back up a trailer : ). I am looking for a lake boat for two people. I'd fish Mayfield, central OR lakes, and hopefully Hebgen etc. Is this a good 'beginner' boat?
Mark

Third affirmative; perfect for what you're describing.

 

[Kado]

I'll start working on the wife......If sells in the meantime....God's way of keeping my marriage going.

 

[Kado]

I'm assuming the trailer can take freeway speeds? I've got lots of probably very dumb questions.

 

[Fourbtgait]

I'm assuming the trailer can take freeway speeds? I've got lots of probably very dumb questions.

Yes

 

[_WW_]

I'm assuming the trailer can take freeway speeds? I've got lots of probably very dumb questions.

You should call Larry and ask him your questions.

 

[Mossback]

At 2500 bucks, you probably won't do much better than this. To start with, most boats are not owned by one person for this long, and still look that good. The fact that he takes good care of his stuff is pretty evident from the pics posted.
Don't overthink it too much, lest someone else get the deal...

 

[(BigDave)]

You could pay a lot more and get much less.

 

[Kado]

I will be contacting Larry tomorrow. If sold in the meantime, totally understand.

 

[Kado]

Well, I didn't get a chance to talk with Larry, but I did with his wonderful wife. I am going to have to pass for now on this boat as I believe I will be spending a chunk of change on a couple yard hydrants that seem to be leaking. If still available after that, I will get back into the running...
Hope it sells as they seem like a very nice couple, but selfishly also hope it's still available in a couple weeks once I get my stuff together.
Geez...my wife even greenlighted it : ).

 

[Draketake]

What a great deal. Beautiful little boat too.

 

[clarkman]

Oh man, in a vacuum, I could probably get that approved by the wife, but not a rig I'd need to buy to pull it...

 

[Fourbtgait]

Oh man, in a vacuum, I could probably get that approved by the wife, but not a rig I'd need to buy to pull it...

If you buy it, i have a truck to pull it. Even let you keep it at my house on the east side

 

[Wanative]

I know nothing about boats, outboard motors, or trailers.....or how to back up a trailer : ). I am looking for a lake boat for two people. I'd fish Mayfield, central OR lakes, and hopefully Hebgen etc. Is this a good 'beginner' boat?
Mark

That is a great beginner boat. You won't find a better deal or boat than this for $2500.00.

 

[RCF]

Well, I didn't get a chance to talk with Larry, but I did with his wonderful wife. I am going to have to pass for now on this boat as I believe I will be spending a chunk of change on a couple yard hydrants that seem to be leaking. If still available after that, I will get back into the running...
Hope it sells as they seem like a very nice couple, but selfishly also hope it's still available in a couple weeks once I get my stuff together.
Geez...my wife even greenlighted it : ).

You got the hardest part of the deal completed ---> your wife's approval! Buy it before she changes her mind. This is based on almost 42 years of marriage.

 

[Matt B]

Oh man, in a vacuum, I could probably get that approved by the wife, but not a rig I'd need to buy to pull it...

These boats are extremely light, and a 15 hp 2 stroke is maybe an extra 100 pounds or so. I am pretty sure the Prius could pull it. I have a Prius C, and I have a boat like this, and I’ve thought about it, all I’m missing is the trailer hitch.

Dude. Could you imagine the street cred in spending only 15 bucks on gas trailering your rig 120 miles to slay muskies? You won’t be going 80 mph but still…