What is it specifically that makes this boat catch your attention?@Jamesonm This looks very clean and is a heck of a lot of value for $10k
1986 Malibu 175 - boats - by owner - craigslist
1986 Malibu 175 Selling this great boat as need to downsize and don’t take her out as much as she deserves. She’s been in my family for just over 15 years and she’s performed all tasks asked of her...victoria.craigslist.org
I believe these hulls are well regarded as being heavy (1500 lbs bare hull weight), well built and offer a good ride in rough weather. This one looks clean and well taken care of for its age. The Honda has high-ish hours, but to the best of my knowledge they are reliable, fuel efficient motors. The trailer looks good, and trailers are pricey these days. If the hull is sound I think you’d do well if you could get this for $8k. I am not an expert, hopefully someone else can offer more insight. If I had $10k to spend on an ocean fishing boat, I would consider looking at this. Major caveats would be hull age and presence/extent of rot, fuel tank condition, and motor age/maintenance history.
