What do you guys think about this deal.......

[Offshore Madness]

1985 Grady White Offshore Pro 24 - Trailer is NOT included
Twin V4 140 HP Johnsons

both engines start and run and have good compression.
new spark plugs installed
Power heads have been replace a few years ago
Boat has hydraulic steering
down rigger bases rod holders

This is a whole lot of boat. Don't miss out
You are welcome to stop by and take a look at her
Just give us a call for time and directions

I think its to good to be true he wants $2,800 been calling for 2 days now.. zero answer

[Andys Delight]

For that price you KNOW there's some problems, but then again you're skilled at working on them.  As long as compression is good and transom and stringers are solid, there's nothing that you can't fix that's not worthwhile at that price. 

[Hotrod]

I think you asking for trouble..

[Offshore Madness]

For that price you KNOW there's some problems, but then again you're skilled at working on them.  As long as compression is good and transom and stringers are solid, there's nothing that you can't fix that's not worthwhile at that price. 

I agree Mike, the ad says powerheads replaced a few years ago if so its worth 10x's that amount

[Offshore Madness]

I think you asking for trouble..

 Im thinking their hiding some problems Major problems. A 24 grady with twins for 2,800 should be more like 15,000. Ive been looking at hundreds of boats some are junk most are  basket case's.
 I didnt have this much trouble finding EverEnough.
   Im guessing the search will continue for the new EverEnough.

[paul-e]

Soon to be 30 years old

[L.T.]

In all honesty, You are going to spend alot of time fixing rather than fishing on a 2,400 dollar boat.  That's OK if that's what you want to do. I would suspect a soft deck,  bad stringers and a weak transom. Like I said, depends on how many free hours you have.  Be ready to dump thousands into it.

[Offshore Madness]

In all honesty, You are going to spend alot of time fixing rather than fishing on a 2,400 dollar boat.  That's OK if that's what you want to do. I would suspect a soft deck,  bad stringers and a weak transom. Like I said, depends on how many free hours you have.  Be ready to dump thousands into it.

 I do agree with the work part. I have hours upon hours to do what I want. And no i dont want to dump thousands Id rather spend it on some thing else,maybe a new truck....

[Andys Delight]

Soon to be 30 years old

Hey, so is mine     

For someone with the talent and means to fix and maintain, a 30 year old boat is fine. 

[Offshore Madness]

Soon to be 30 years old

Hey, so is mine     

For someone with the talent and means to fix and maintain, a 30 year old boat is fine. 

i agree EverEnough is 29 years old but shes in super condition

[Luna Sea 5]

If you have the time to play with it, its a great deal.  Some people like to spend very little on a boat, then re-do it to their liking.  If you add new or pre owned power to it for $8,000, now you have a good working boat for about $10K,

[paul-e]

Soon to be 30 years old

Hey, so is mine     

No disrespect intended just stating a fact.

[Offshore Madness]

If you have the time to play with it, its a great deal.  Some people like to spend very little on a boat, then re-do it to their liking.  If you add new or pre owned power to it for $8,000, now you have a good working boat for about $10K,

 I was thing that.However the 8 grand is a little off it has twin 140 id put 150's or most likely Mercury 175's about 10 grand total plus the boat cost 2500 im thinking not a bad deal for 12,500.....

[Luna Sea 5]

Think of it this way.. Lets say, scratch the engines completely.  Is the Hull of a Grady worth $2,500.00.  My answer is yes... Now you can power it how you like, to your 100% preference.  Now, is that figure worth it compared to buying a different used boat.   

[Offshore Madness]

A 24 grady hull worth 2500  no doubt. Im a merc.guy so im looking at all new gagues controls and motors.
 I sea your point in this but im looking at 10 or better. Would it be worth it when done HELL yeah or would it be better to keep looking I havent heard from him at all so i dont really know whats up with it.Maybe it needs a bunch of work..I will say Grady white are one of the better boats out there for sure. We have a 1973 grady in my family totaly redone heres a picture of her.....I appreciated all your input here Nick, nice to sea what other peoples input is..

[Luna Sea 5]

the only other option is find a boat in your price range, then get it surveyed and hope you don't have much work to do with it.  Everything is a gamble.  My Grady has twin 200's but they are from 1995.  They are almost 17 years old.  I got them surveyed and they looked good with approx 300 or less hours on them, so I took the gamble.  I ran it for 2 seasons, and so far, so good.  They are difficult to start in the cold, but they are older 2 strokes, so I expect that.  When they are warmed up, first crank every time.

If this boat looks good, minus the power, just re power it with a warrentee and your good to go.. 

[Offshore Madness]

I hear ya.I could check the boat out myself so thats a plus. Our mercury 115 is a 1996 and i run her hard at times WOT but i do the proper maintenance so no worries for me. I only use merc. 2 stroke oil,merc lower gearcase oil,merc waterpump and so on.
 I believe preventive maint. helps tremendously and alot of people dont do it thats why they have issues. Ive seen old motors from the 80's that run better then some new ones,the only difference is the  maint. The motors you got are very nice take care of them and they will last.....My sayin is...Pay a little Now Or pay Alot later...

[NJ Guy]

the only other option is find a boat in your price range, then get it surveyed and hope you don't have much work to do with it.  Everything is a gamble.  My Grady has twin 200's but they are from 1995.  They are almost 17 years old.  I got them surveyed and they looked good with approx 300 or less hours on them, so I took the gamble.  I ran it for 2 seasons, and so far, so good.  They are difficult to start in the cold, but they are older 2 strokes, so I expect that.  When they are warmed up, first crank every time.

If this boat looks good, minus the power, just re power it with a warrentee and your good to go.. 

your motors purRRrrRRRrr sounded good to me 




Offshore madness: its all about what you want to do ya know i mean is there more complete boats for 10-12k hell yeah but you wont know everything about it compared to if you put it together yourself

[Offshore Madness]

Talked to the guy over the weekend said a guy came down and two cylinders have 85#'s of compression.Not good also said it needed the fuel tank pumped out found water in the fuel....Owell the search continues....