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Mar 5, 2024 20:11:46   #
Whitereb Loc: Lake Guntersville Alabama
 
I saw this on line it was close by . He said that the motor last ran in October but acted like the carbs needed cleaning. For 800 figure some time and a little money haha it’ll be a good boat 87 17’ 85 merc.
It will give 2’ more boat and little more speed.







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Mar 5, 2024 20:18:36   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Whitereb wrote:
I saw this on line it was close by . He said that the motor last ran in October but acted like the carbs needed cleaning. For 800 figure some time and a little money haha it’ll be a good boat 87 17’ 85 merc.
It will give 2’ more boat and little more speed.


Looks like a good buy Harold. Love the vintage flasher. Good luck with her, and keep us posted on the restoration.

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Mar 5, 2024 21:43:32   #
Doug Lemmon Loc: Rochester Mills, PA
 
Nice buy for the price. Clean the carbs and see where your at!! 👍🏻👍🏻

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Mar 5, 2024 22:33:44   #
Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa
 
I certainly don't need another boat but for that price heck yeah 👍👍

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Mar 5, 2024 23:20:30   #
NJ219bands Loc: New Jersey
 
Nice 👍

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Mar 6, 2024 02:57:41   #
1Oldboat42 Loc: Kearney, Nebraska
 
Whitereb wrote:
I saw this on line it was close by . He said that the motor last ran in October but acted like the carbs needed cleaning. For 800 figure some time and a little money haha it’ll be a good boat 87 17’ 85 merc.
It will give 2’ more boat and little more speed.


Congrats on your purchase. I sure would have jumped on that opportunity also. We will keep a lookout for what you do with it.

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Mar 6, 2024 06:26:58   #
E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek
 
Nice rig man!! A little tlc & it should serve you well. Good luck w it

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Mar 6, 2024 08:14:44   #
Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware
 
At that price I would have bought it just to have a project to work on then flip.

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Mar 6, 2024 12:53:06   #
Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio
 
Whitereb wrote:
I saw this on line it was close by . He said that the motor last ran in October but acted like the carbs needed cleaning. For 800 figure some time and a little money haha it’ll be a good boat 87 17’ 85 merc.
It will give 2’ more boat and little more speed.


Looks like a good boat and sounds like it should run with a little love. Enjoy 👍

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Mar 6, 2024 17:34:08   #
florida Loc: Southwest Florida/ Virginia
 
GREAT DEAL BUDDY--GOOD LUCK AND --TIGHT LINES.

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Mar 7, 2024 09:28:34   #
Tim Carlisle Loc: AL
 
The trailer is worth 800 bucks.

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Mar 7, 2024 09:34:49   #
Tim Carlisle Loc: AL
 
I run a 1994 Ranger 374v I bought in 2006. Over the years I have replaced the 150 XRi with a Yamaha 150 SHO 4 stroke, the Motorguide 12/24 troller with a new Minnkota Fortrex, new electronics fore and aft (it had an in dash hummingbird flasher that worked when I bought it.). New carpet is next. You can do a lot with an old boat. Treat them right and they will last forever.

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Mar 7, 2024 12:20:27   #
Barnacles Loc: Northern California
 
Some years back, I bought a fixer upper with an 85 HP Merc on it. It was an enjoyable project, and I still have that boat.

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Mar 7, 2024 17:35:49   #
Whitereb Loc: Lake Guntersville Alabama
 
Thank y’all for the positive feedback

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Mar 7, 2024 22:03:49   #
Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio
 
Whitereb wrote:
Thank y’all for the positive feedback


Hey Reb, just be sure to check out everything. Transom 🤔

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