not saying gordon won't make the boat right but refer to Yamaha's thread about re-building boats. there are different levels: the wrong way, the semi ok way, and the right way. As mentioned, to make that boat right with good hardware will take considerably more than what you think. I spec' out over 50k just in hardware. even if the boat comes with the swim platform it's probably a couple thousand just to make it useable again (ie. Fiberglass work on transom, strip platform, re work dinged up areas, and powdercoat). Unless of course you do it yourself which again takes time, money, and effort to make it right.

Not to mention it could use a new trailer...

you guys crack me up ..it could use a new trailer wtf it has a brand new 18.000 lb trailer under it.. elec over hyd brakes elec jack.. torsion axles .leds .granted its not a myco but really a new trailer .. really whats your boat like by the way it sounds yours must have the best of the best ...way to much negativity on this site ..I think im qualified to put this boat together with the correct parts and make it nice again .

It looks like it's 2-3' short.

To answer your question no my boat certainly isn't the best of the best. I wish it was. For being a 20 year old boat tho it shows better than most newer boats. I've dumped over 15k into making it new again (I.e. Paint, top end re-builds, etc). Are there things I would change, most certainly. next is carpets and re-finishing the swim platform knowing it will cost a couple thousand to get it done.

Bunks go all the way to the transom, so it is being supported. Hoist has room to move forward also, but I would bet if this trailer was setup for this boat with no motors in it, the boat is set back on the trailer to keep tongue weight down. These things get really heavy up front without a pair of big blocks on the back side.

Smokin' keep us posted if the deal works out for you on getting the boat. Always cool seeing before and after projects and photos.

The trailer was special built for this boat .. Not just a run of the mill I beam trailer was just bought for $11.800 so I don't think I need a trailer yet

I hate to type this, but while that trailer may fit the boat, it's not suited to the boat. Notice the wood bunks hang significantly past the last frame cross member. This is a TERRIBLE trailer design & flaw. That wood will warm over time with the weight on top of it, and is a liability to the hull. It probably floats too.

I ONLY type that as I type from experience. I had a very similarly designed trailer years ago, and I had to redo the whole damn thing; and it was still what I would describe as sub-par.

If the boat is going to live on a lift, and only see the trailer for occasional transport; it's fine. But if the boat is going to live on that trailer full time; upgrade.

Just keep an eye out for this happening; either outward or downward:
http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-...-year-old.html



Good luck with your pursuit!!

Congrats on the purchase. YOU are the exact right buyer for the boat.

This trailer is nothing like that .. Read the post its not the average run of the mill alum I beam trailer . It has bunks under the rear not just long bunks .. Everyone's a know it all so much negativity . If it will make u happy the day I get it home ill junk the trailer and buy a new one .. Who do u suggest is capable of building one ..

And to top it off my truck is junk as well so I gotto get new one . I've only got a 2011 2500 hd dura max . This can't be hauled by a single wheel truck .. ��