Advice on Price for 2005 22v

[pdhj1990]

After some very good advice from members of this and another forum, I've decided to move forward with the purchase of a Tige 2005 22v. However, as a newbie, I want to make sure I don't pay too much for the boat.

Here's a link to the boat:

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/boa/1992556356.html

As respects to the boats condition, it’s in very good condition. Other than a small tear on the swim deck (easily repaired), there are no interior issues. Additionally, there are no paint and/or fiberglass issues.

The maintenance records are in order. And, the former owner took very good care of the boat.

Thanks in advance for your continued advice and counsel

Paul

[bryancm]

In my opinion, yes. Probably worth the asking price.

[embo]

Here is a list of boats that I was able to come up with on Craigslist (for whatever reason the listing you provided didn't come up in the search):
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You can search them yourself on craigslist to see the details. The one on Boise for $25,000 (133hrs) is in Boise so that has some cost to it. It looks like a real clean boat. But haven't seen it in person. Plus, it's a 03 vs 05. First thing that pops into my mind is the interior difference. The interiors are made such that if there is a cushion that needs to be repaired on the 03, it is not as easy to get it repair (imo) compared to the cushions on 05 and newer models. Aside from that they seemed to me to be pretty similar.

I'm not saying the 03 is better at all. Just expanding the picture is all. There is another 03 in Austin with <130hrs that is closer. Again same issues with interior if repair needed but don't know anything more about the boat.

The $28,500 boat in Mesa has been on there for over 6 months. I talked to the guy and he was unwilling to budge in price 4 months ago. Didn't go and look at it but it looks great in the pictures and after studing the pics closely I would think it would be a excellent shape given what you can see surounding the boat in the garage and how everything looks. But this one is not much less and is a distance for you. Again expanding the picture here is all. Can't remember but I think it has <400hrs.

I think I mentioned this in another one of your posts/questions but we purchased ours (05 22v)at the end of the season and had been looking for 3-4 months.

IMO, it's about what things are going for given year and model. Yes, you can find one for less but that will take being in the right place at the right time...meaning you know someone in dire straights and needs to off load or is divorcing or something like that. Yes, there probably is a better deal but that is true for almost all purchases out there. Is it REASONABLE, again IMO, yes.

I am assuming you have had a full workup on the boat (got all the codes if any from the engine history). And YOU have looked at it too I hope. I had a boat inspected once and they said the almost missed the rudder issue. They said it was small and didn't catch it the first couple of times while they were looking over the boat. Come to find out the Rudder had been bent back just a little according to them. I got a chance to look over the boat and when I looked at the rudder from 5 feet away, I could tell it was bent! I was not impressed with their evaluation of the boat once I looked over the boat for myself. I might and probably am more picky than some but was a little much.

Have you gotten to take it out and run in actually in the water? I might be jaded here but I am tired of people telling me this or that and then getting it in my hands and finding out it wasn't what was advertised or expected. It's much easier to say no before you hand the money over then after!

Again, not saying anything bad about the boat or the dealer at all, so please don't anyone think that. Just putting things out there that I would hope some might if I asked the same question.

I personally think if it turns out to be the boat you think it is, you will really love it. WE LOVE OURS and can't wait for next season. Let the Forum know what you end up doing!!

(disclaimer - our boat was purchased for almost the same price as this ad. I maybe bias due to that but believe I'm able to keep this in check)

[talltigeguy]

Last time I said something like what I am about to say, a guy dropped the F-bomb on me. So please forgive me lime green boatowners.

But the light green is going to be a color that will have a limited sales appeal. If you plan on keeping the boat a long time, then don't worry about it. But if you might sell in a couple years, I would take the fact that this boat is going to be harder to resale into account.

I think the price is reasonable, and I can guarantee you that a few months from now, you will find another for cheaper or someone who says that they bought one for less than you. Just go with your heart and buy it now, then don't look back.

EMBO, how did you get that sort of a nationwide search? Is that from Jaxed.com?

[pdhj1990]

Embo,

Thanks for the great info - excellent detail and commentary.

Unfortunately, the boat has been winterized. Also, I don't know if I mentioned this but the dealer is selling the boat on consignment for the owner. The dealer is charging the owner a 10%fee.

I don't know much about the dealer. Here's a link to their website:

http://www.eaglemarine.com/

The marina has serviced the boat since purchase. The current owner purchased the boat with 15 hours on it. I need to clarify if he was the original owner. The owner and I have traded voice mails and should visit shortly.

The marina sales person provided the service records. Everything looks to be in order.

I plan to have a friend look at the boat this week. He's owned several boats and his advice will also be helpful.

Should I still have the boat inspected? Can I trust the dealer to be truthful in representing the boat and the mechanical condition? Do Tige dealers have to maintain certain standards to represent the Tige line?

I'm in no real hurry to buy a boat. After all it's going to sit in storage for the next three months. However, this boat appears to be fair priced and in excellent condition.

Is it better to wait until February when the boat show roles through Dallas? Most likely there will be more boats for sale.

Again, I really appreciate the valued advice from this forum's members. Thanks to all

Paul

[embo]

Unfortunately, the boat has been winterized. Also, I don't know if I mentioned this but the dealer is selling the boat on consignment for the owner. The dealer is charging the owner a 10%fee.

Don't know what other think on this but I guess it depends on your gut instinc and how much you trust the dealer and the owner once you meet them. If the dealer didn't or the owner didn't give me warm fuzzies then it a lot a money not to hear the engine run and maybe even take it out. I would think it wouldn't take much to get it run ready and then re-winterize it. But then maybe I am being over cautious. Other probably have a better idea.

The marina has serviced the boat since purchase. The current owner purchased the boat with 15 hours on it. I need to clarify if he was the original owner. The owner and I have traded voice mails and should visit shortly.

The marina sales person provided the service records. Everything looks to be in order.

That is good. If all the papers and things look like they are in order that is a nice plus.

Should I still have the boat inspected? Can I trust the dealer to be truthful in representing the boat and the mechanical condition? Do Tige dealers have to maintain certain standards to represent the Tige line?

I personally would be asking for the engine codes to see what has happened to the engine. I don't know if the dealer, when they do the winterizations and things, writes things down as far as engine codes if they aren't of any significance but its just another double triple check on things due to the cost of the purchase. If there were things of significance then I would think they would be in the paperwork and you would see it. The only thing your going to hurt is your wallet due to paying for the procedure to get those codes but that might make you sleep better at night too. Not required...just an idea is all. I am sure some others here will provide better info on that matter than me. I don't know what standards if any they have to adhere to, to be a Tige dealer. I hope there are some and they are high!

I'm in no real hurry to buy a boat. After all it's going to sit in storage for the next three months. However, this boat appears to be fair priced and in excellent condition.

Is it better to wait until February when the boat show roles through Dallas? Most likely there will be more boats for sale.

That is the best position to be in...not in a hurry. It's all about taking chances...sometimes they pay and other times they don't. None of us here would want to tell you to wait and then have nothing be at the show and this one be gone but then no one would want to tell you to buy and then have there be a deal at the show. I am still waiting myself to see when the boat show happens in Oregon if I made the right decision by purchasing before it. Time will tell. It would have to be a pretty good deal to make me wish I had waited.

If it's easy to get info on the boat and everyone seems to be upfront about it, which is what it sounds like, it would make me feel much better about the purchase than if I asked to see something/talk to someone and I couldn't. When we bought our boat, we talked to the dealer and he went through all the service records with me on their computer. Everything the owner said matched what was on the computer. It's doesn't guarentee something won't go wrong but at least I knew what had happened.

On the topic of color...well that is a personal thing and some have very strong opinions about it and others don't. I know of those that don't want something out of the norm, and then I know of those that want something different than everyone else has. The color/design wouldn't matter too much to me as long as I liked it. I would agree to some extent that depending on the length of time you want to have a boat, would have some weight on what style/color I purshased. That is basic stuff though. Seems like there are guys on this forum that change there boats as often as the seasons change and the other that have them for years. I tend to be one that falls into the later. Unless I discover a money pit/tree, I think our current boat will be perfect til I die!

Please remember this is only my opinion. I know others that have more experience might have something better to say. I just hope this helps. Again, I hope it turns out to be everything you want. Good Luck Sir!! (let the forum know what you end up doing)

EMBO, how did you get that sort of a nationwide search? Is that from Jaxed.com?

When I was looking I used Jaxed.com and Craiglist Pro (free version). You can download the free version of Craigslist pro and search multiple places at one time. Love the program. If you want to become a one time member, you get the version that you can save searches, have alerts sent to your computer/phone/whatever when something comes up that was in one of your searches. I just used the free version and did a search two to three times a day. VERY HELPFUL!

I guess it's called Craigspal now, here is a link
http://craigspal.com/

[Ewok]

Embo,

Thanks for the great info - excellent detail and commentary.

Unfortunately, the boat has been winterized. Also, I don't know if I mentioned this but the dealer is selling the boat on consignment for the owner. The dealer is charging the owner a 10%fee.

I don't know much about the dealer. Here's a link to their website:

http://www.eaglemarine.com/

The marina has serviced the boat since purchase. The current owner purchased the boat with 15 hours on it. I need to clarify if he was the original owner. The owner and I have traded voice mails and should visit shortly.

The marina sales person provided the service records. Everything looks to be in order.

I plan to have a friend look at the boat this week. He's owned several boats and his advice will also be helpful.

Should I still have the boat inspected? Can I trust the dealer to be truthful in representing the boat and the mechanical condition? Do Tige dealers have to maintain certain standards to represent the Tige line?

I'm in no real hurry to buy a boat. After all it's going to sit in storage for the next three months. However, this boat appears to be fair priced and in excellent condition.

Is it better to wait until February when the boat show roles through Dallas? Most likely there will be more boats for sale.

Again, I really appreciate the valued advice from this forum's members. Thanks to all

Paul

I bought my boat new from that dealer and they are pretty good. I would get the boat inspected/surveyed by an independent party in all cases. If the owner want to sell you the boat the owner should have the boat de-winterized, let you test run it and if you don't want it, the owner should have it winterized again. If you did buy the boat, I would expect you to winterize after the purchase. Dealers do go through training and are required to maintain standards but the personal touch of dealers does vary, but eagle is pretty good, especially if you are local. Best thing is you are not in a hurry, it seems like a good fair price, no doubt you would enjoy that boat!

[talltigeguy]

New 2008 Z1 $39,995
http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/boa/2041544565.html

For 10K more, I would seriously consider this. In addition, he says OBO. Warranty and a great boat to boot!