Parting out 1996 39 Ocean Express
 

I am forced to part out the 39 Ocean Express I bought from Mark Smith because he can not supply me with the title.

I have a 5th wheel trailer.

I would like to sell engines and drives as a complete package but will separate them if I can sell them at the same time.

2 complete drop in 598 CI 950 HP Wesco racing engines with Huber 1550 transmissions, Stellings exhaust, fuel system and everything needed to install them including custom mounting system, sea strainers, hoses and wiring.
2 Arneson 8's- 16" drop boxes with tie bar, steering to the helm, shifters, cables and 2 props.

Cockpit and full custom covers.

Dash with gauges and wiring.

Complete interior with front seat base, all doors and side panels.

All hardware has been removed from boat to restore it so they will be offered for sale also including windscreen, rails, engine hatches and all deck hardware if anybody needs them.


I will post these items in the classified section as soon OSO updates my classified status.


The hull can be picked up any time by Mark Smith or the bank but the storage bill is growing by the day.

Too bad you have to do this. :( Mark Smith how do you sleep at night? We thought you were a stand up guy. You fooled us for sure.

Wow!!! So sorry to hear this Brian!!! I knew Mark porked you pretty good by not disclosing a lot of hidden issues with the boat, but not telling you about the outstanding note really takes the cake!

You really should post this in the "Beware" and "General Boating Discussion" sections so it gets some real attention. I hope you're taking legal action as well. I hate to see a world class POS get away with this!!! :mad:


BTW, work with the bank that is holding the note... I'm sure they dont want the boat or the note on the books...

is that the old chitown hustler

Yes.

another OSO scumbag to add to the list I see.

I feel sorry you had to discover his true character by getting screwed.

Post this to the beware section and use his full name alot so it googles.

Because Mark Smith is a common name, include his city/state and even address if possible.

Who knows, with any luck your post(s) might be saving someone else from getting scammed by this POS.

Just curious who on the board here would give full ownership of their boat without payment in full??

Granted i only know Marks side of the story from what he told me over the phone....and i only know Brians side from what he posted on here. I know there was a seppearte deal for the engines, but Brian has the engines.....he has everything....only thing Mark has is title to the boat and he has not been paid in full yet.....soooooo i again refer you to the question above.

Walley, I have the money for the engines and I have had it for nearly 3 months. Mark still owes the money to the bank for the boat that I paid for October 15 2010 which he promised me he would pay off within 2 weeks. When he did not pay it off by December I was not going to send him more money. We agreed on 5k a month for 5 months on the engines but I held the money until I had it all rather than send it to him because he did not pay the boat off as PROMISED ( which I gave him more than enough cash to do).I called him almost 3 months ago letting him know I had the money but he still had not payed the boat off and wanted me to send the money but I told him not without proof the boat was paid off. I had not heard from him since until he called today to settle this after I called his bank for the 10th time trying to get my title.

We are suppose to have this settled by Friday so the parts are no longer for sale.

Well i'm glad its getting settled. Sad it had to get like this but i guess sometimes cages need to be rattled to get things moving....

great job brian, good luck with her

What a phucjing headache

Brian, did you get everything settled?

No not a word from him or the bank but that is no surprise. He said friday but maybe he did not mean that friday or last friday so maybe this friday. I am working 14+ hour days and do not have time for it right now but I will try again this week.

Sadly, I thought this would be the case... GL!

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All parts are on hold for now. This could change soon if a resolution is not reached in the near future. Thanks Brian

I hope it works out for you Brain.

If things dont improve, I might be interested in picking up a single 1550 for a spare... But I hope you dont end up having to part everything out!

Scot

Well I do not think Mark is ever going to come through and be able to finish this deal so I have decided to move on and sell off what I can.I am going to keep the Baja for family use and buy a different cat for the poker runs.

Mark called this morning and I gave him 2 more weeks to finish this deal so parts are again on hold again (not my breath).

Just waiting to see how this all turns out... I really thought about buying that boat for a long time! Sorry you are having to deal with all of this, please let us know what happens.

of course he called. every time you post for sale, he calls you. delay tactic.. what a di ck
him not you

I got one if you r still looking for one

sorry for the hijack

what do u have Anchor??

Talked to Mark this morning and he guarantees he will have it paid off by April so we are going to finish the boat over the winter.

What a Fing joke!!!! Honestly, I would suggest you not put one once of work or money into it until you have the title in hand Brian!

x2 sell the parts get your money back give him an empty hull

he has Pure Platin*m Skater # 1



368 Skater "Pure ... due to being involved in the helicopter crash that killed Tom Newby. ...
very tragic RIP Tom :drink:

how much would you take for the asd's?

Sorry guys but I am going to finish the boat and trust that Mark does the right thing this time.

I hope he adds headache compinsation payment.

Let me guess, you're still trusting Mark Smith will do the right thing??? :lolhit:

The right thing would have been done at the time of transaction.

Very disappointing and I knew the goof. :cuqui:

I talked to Mark about a month ago and he "SAID" he had it payed down to 35K and he would have it payed off by March.I should make another call and see how he is doing with my money.

Ah ha :eek:





ROCK ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:coolcowboy:
ITS A SKATER NATION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:drink:

yes

:eek::eek::eek:

I think I'd be calling daily!

With the 1st of March coming fast...............still nothing. Talked to Mark 3 weeks ago and another promise was made to get me in touch with his bank by the end of that week....not.

Last week I hired a attorney to handle this issue and just got the bad news that he is delinquent on the loan. Can somebody try to call him at 708-207-6555 and see if his phone works for you.

don't waste your time, have him charged with fraud!! thats what ya shoulda done right off the hop!!