Value of a 1987 357 (project boat)
11-15-2005, 11:11 AM
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Value of a 1987 357 (project boat)
Just got a 357, in need of a little TLC, all the upolstry is there but needs to be redone, boat is in pretty good shape, needs wax, motors rebuilt 3 yrs ago, but havent been started in 2 yrs, 420HP 454's with one TRS drive, 3 Uppers, and 1 bad TRS drive, whats this boat worth, thinking about getting out of it for a non project boat
11-15-2005, 11:58 AM
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Re: Value of a 1987 357 (project boat)
Before I saw Thirdbird's reply I was thinking well under 20k. I agree the lower teens to get it to move.
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11-15-2005, 10:02 PM
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Re: Value of a 1987 357 (project boat)
I paid mine 10 000$+ 2400$ shipping. it's an 85. cracked bellow and sank at the dock but just the back end. engines and wire no good anymore, but transmissions and transoms and gimballs good. I had the TRS drive checked by merc dealer and rebuild (1500$)it even if they were fine. If finally striped the boat completly and i'll switch to bravo drive. I never tought to strip it completly so maybe I paid 2000 to 4000$ to much. But I figured it would not make such a big difference once totally refurbished.
11-16-2005, 06:53 AM
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Re: Value of a 1987 357 (project boat)
I think you would have a hard time getting 10 grand for it. You best bet at this time may be to part it out.
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11-16-2005, 07:37 AM
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Re: Value of a 1987 357 (project boat)
After seeing the pics I have to reduce my original assesment. It looks like you basically have a bare hull and some parts sitting in a garage somewhere. Your going to be in the hole on this one no matter what you do. Sell it like it is.....loose money, restore it to great condition and use.....never get what you put into it. Either way, your in the hole.
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Sorry Boomer35.......Thought that was yours.
Good Luck
Sorry Boomer35.......Thought that was yours.
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11-16-2005, 08:12 AM
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Re: Value of a 1987 357 (project boat)
those pics arent my boat, but i will post some, my boat is in good shape outside, the cabin is mint, cockpit needs upulstry and i lack one TRS drive, motors went down for the winter 2 yrs ago freshly rebuilt and winterized running great, havent been started sinse, i need to get some pics up!
