FishOutofWater
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Hi
I was turned onto this website by a friend and it looks like a wealth of info.
Anyways I'm looking at a deal to trade my ATV for a 1978 16ft Double eagle with a 60hp 2003 four stroke yamaha outboard, and the boat owner says he will throw in a kicker, it has a bracket The boat looks to be in great shape, despite being 40 years old(older than me). Looking around at classifieds the boat is probably valued at 4500-5000. I'm trying to get 6000 (asking 6800) for my ATV so if he throws in a kicker and some fishing gear it could be a fair deal.
I've always wanted a small powerboat, and this size and type seems ideal to me as I can tow it with our minivan, fit my kids while they are small, and not be overwhelmed with the size of the vessel as an inexperienced boater/boat owner.
I've spent some time on the water in smaller craft such as canoes, surfboards and larger cruiser type vessels and sailboats. I want to be able to explore the gulf islands, float on the lake and do a bit of saltwater and freshwater fishing/crabbing. For me it's not a question of if I get a boat it's when. I love being on the water.
Does anyone have any input about this vintage double eagle?
I understand that I'm taking some risk with older equipment, and I could be looking at replacing transom and stringers and_or the outboard in the future, but hopefully not right away!
I'll be having the boat inspected at Deans marine in Duncan before making a deal.
Any input or advice would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Dan
I was turned onto this website by a friend and it looks like a wealth of info.
Anyways I'm looking at a deal to trade my ATV for a 1978 16ft Double eagle with a 60hp 2003 four stroke yamaha outboard, and the boat owner says he will throw in a kicker, it has a bracket The boat looks to be in great shape, despite being 40 years old(older than me). Looking around at classifieds the boat is probably valued at 4500-5000. I'm trying to get 6000 (asking 6800) for my ATV so if he throws in a kicker and some fishing gear it could be a fair deal.
I've always wanted a small powerboat, and this size and type seems ideal to me as I can tow it with our minivan, fit my kids while they are small, and not be overwhelmed with the size of the vessel as an inexperienced boater/boat owner.
I've spent some time on the water in smaller craft such as canoes, surfboards and larger cruiser type vessels and sailboats. I want to be able to explore the gulf islands, float on the lake and do a bit of saltwater and freshwater fishing/crabbing. For me it's not a question of if I get a boat it's when. I love being on the water.
Does anyone have any input about this vintage double eagle?
I understand that I'm taking some risk with older equipment, and I could be looking at replacing transom and stringers and_or the outboard in the future, but hopefully not right away!
I'll be having the boat inspected at Deans marine in Duncan before making a deal.
Any input or advice would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Dan