Went to look at a local 42 Lightning. The boat was a little dirty, but the seller said he was not using it this year and not too much last year either. The cover was very dirty or mildewed. The windshield had a little bend in it as if somebody used it to climb in, but not that bad. Maybe a one inch bend from where it should be. The swim ladder was about to fall off, just loose screws. The antenna mount was out of adjustment, so the thing fell against the hull every so often. The cabin door prop rod was shot. The batteries were dead. The engine oil was black. The drive oil had a burnt smell. There was oil in the bilge and a puddle under the drive reservoir. So we go for a test ride after a jump start during which time the jumper cables are touched together while still attached to the engines, creating a cool big spark. So here we go. As we accelerated to about 5000 rpm, the right engine went into neutral. A drive coupler broke, the mechanic later told me. Doesn't it just make you want to cry. AND THE SELLER IS FIRM!

Keep walking and tell him good luck w the sale

Theres another one around the corner waiting for a new home.

Oil in the bilge and a big spark....

And it is not that the seller is a bad guy. He is not. He just does not seem to be into wrench turning or trying to find the best oil filter. Like many of us, he owes too much on his loan. Throw in today's economy, gas prices, and boat values and there you are. Guess I will keep looking.

Craigslist PostingID: 1789590133 Don't know the guy or any details.

Mr High Per....what city craig's list ???

There is always a better deal... that one does'nt sound like a headache, I agree with pete3. Walk away fast.

What price range and type of power are you looking for? Never know what I'm going to do until late in the season and maybe will put mine up for sale.

Sorry, It's Eastern Shore MD listed but the boat is in Ocean County,NJ?!

If you just copy and paste the Craigslist ID number I put in the post into Google and hit search, it comes right up.

Or just click on this link

http://easternshore.craigslist.org/boa/1789590133.html