How much would you pay for a v-drive that has been submerged

anw7405 · Outlaw Joined: 10 Sep 2010 Posts: 188 City: edmond

So the boat has a pcm fuel injected motor that runs. Im not worried about cosmetics but what should I look for functionality wise. obviously wireing might be an issue. The boat is all fibergalss. How much would you pay for a boat like this?

vette74 · Posted: Sep 30, 2011 12:38 pm Post subject:

How old? What boat?

anw7405 · Outlaw Joined: 10 Sep 2010 Posts: 188 City: edmond

03 MB sports B52

HHI Dave · Posted: Sep 30, 2011 5:10 pm Post subject:

Submerged in what? Freshwater...maybe. Saltwater...probably not.

anw7405 · Outlaw Joined: 10 Sep 2010 Posts: 188 City: edmond

Fresh water for less than 24 hrs.

kartman · Posted: Oct 01, 2011 6:59 pm Post subject:

no more than 10. i l would feel comfortable at 6-7. but its all relative as to what kind of shape its in. torn seats, mud in ski locker and bilge, are the gauges filled with silt. these are the things that you need to take into consideration. but i have seen boats like this sell for 75% of full book value. good luck. if you can post up pics i could give you a better idea. btw i own a mobile boat mechanic business.

Brit Rider · Posted: Oct 03, 2011 7:35 am Post subject:

Have worked on several 'sunk' boats now. None of which I'd want to own.

Sure it'll be cheaper, but they tend to come with so much hassle that you'll end up paying the equivalent extra money (compared to a non-sunk one) over in the end to ensure.

Unless the thing is free, I'd avoid it. Just not worth the heart ache, missed weekends, money and hassle!

anw7405 · Outlaw Joined: 10 Sep 2010 Posts: 188 City: edmond

thanks for all the feedback. It was listed for 4,000 but it already sold. maybe next time.