I'm revisiting this boat and think that after 6 months of not selling the seller may get into the range I feel is acceptable.
Here's a link to July 2011's thread and my only reply

38' Scorpion

My understanding is he now has a survey as great hull fiberglass and gel, no moisture, but there were motor issues as one would start but not clear out and the other wouldn't start, and some misc. repairs noted that needed addressing.
I love the classic old school lines and the way they did the salon.
For the right price I'd hop on it like flies at a picnic and repower with some newer motors, these look like plain Jane 454's from way back.

As always thanks for any insight y'all may have.



See ya,
Kelly

C'mon gang, almost 200 views and not a thought one about what the value may be.
Here's some linked pic's for registered members who can't see OSO pictures





IMO, with her age and issues around 15k max sitting on the trailer.
Any opinions would be appreciated!!!

See ya,
Kelly

Drives? what ones are the gimbals good and tight. Issue is the engines and year of the boat id do 10K here you go cash in the face. If he doesnt like it then let is sit as a lawn orniment.
-Mike

I'm guessing TRS, my pic's get grainy when I zoom in.
I interacted with the seller on the phone back then and now with it still for sale I'm fixing to contact him once more.
I don't want to make the long drive to see her in person unless he's clear on where I'll be with my max offer if I feel it's worth it.

Back then he thought the boat was worth more than the 10-15 I told him that I felt was the current market value. At his asking price I don't see it moving anytime soon.

Thanks for your insight.

See ya,
Kelly

TRS drives gimbals I literally can give them awat so they are worthless unless some one is in a bind and needs one asap. Motors need help from what the ad said so those are worth only there weight in scrap which is about 250 for both of them. Trailer id say is worth 4-5K depending on cond. of everythng on it. Hull you might as well burn. Seats and interior say 1000, seing as the seats will fit a variety of boast but the rest wont. Trannys might as well use for anchors. So thats where Id be at if I was you good luck.
-Mike

Stinger,
You've got me LMAO!!! cause your 100percent correct.

See ya,
Kelly

Glad to be of help. Next boat in question please......

It's worth what you are willing to pay. SOMEONE has to pay high retail and someone has to pay low retail for these little books and websites to work.

I don't post often but here are a few thoughts. About five years ago I decided to try to get into the "high performance" boat market. I figured realisticlly about starting out in a 28'-32' craft. I've boated in a cruiser/family model boat for some time. I did hold out hope that I might "Luck into" or Dumb Myself into" a 38' or larger boat. (The price goes up dramatically for those boats). So over the past several years I searched, recorded, and logged boats for sale on just about every web site you could imagine. So here goes an opinion....
The boat you've been watching might not be such a bad deal.
First off, if you replace the engines with high dollar new ones it not only adds cost to the boat initialy, but demands higher maintenance costs, and if you break one well....If those in the boat can be freshened up reasonably they would do nicely and still get the boat around at 70-80 MPH. "OLD" 454's are easier to maintain and replacements / or parts are abundant.
One thing I can tell you that to replace the carbs is @ $3,000.
Secondly, the transmissions and outdrives (probably Borg Warner & TRS) are old but good stuff. You can still find parts / replacements, and cost although not cheap is affordable.
So... If the hull and deck is in good shape as stated, the cabin interior looked nice, no pics of the cockpit interior. The boat looks much better than many 80's models.
I feel that if you could get it in the water with the mechanicals freshened up for under 25K, or even 30K it might not be a bad purchase. This is what I did with an 1986 40' Fountain...so far so good!
Whatever you decide ...GOOD LUCK!!!

i noticed you mentioned the seller has a survey in hand. Keep in mind this survey is almost worthless to you the buyer. Get your own survey. The only thing that determines the value of the boat is what you offer and what he will take. Toss out your number if he jumps on it well then ya got yerself a boat