scottmcp5
07-23-2009, 08:11 PM
ASKING $10,000 or make me a reasonable offer!
Selling to buy a pontoon, don't fish the big water anymore!
Don’t let the age of this boat fool you. Anyone who know Mako’s, knows that these older boats are built very solid!
This is a 1978 Mako 23’ center console boat, which I purchased in 2001. The boat has been stored inside since I have owned it. For its age the boat is in very good condition. The boat has two 115 hp Johnson outboards. The starboard is a 1996 and the port is a 1994. They are not counter rotating. The VRO pump have been disconnected, I mix the oil and gas myself in the tank. According to Mako the boat has an 85 gallon fuel tank. I assume it is the original tank. There is a live well on the front of the console and two fish boxes, one on each side at the rear of the boat. There are typical dings and small scratches here and there on the boat. The only deep scratch is on the bow, where the boat hit the trailer. It only scratch the gel-coat and not deep enough to get the fiberglass. The trailer is a galvanized trailer but does have some rust. I do not have a title for the trailer, it is registered as homemade.
Since I’ve owned the boat the following are repairs or replacement that I have made.
Transom replaced
Hydraulic hoses for steering replaced
Stainless steering wheel
All gauges replaced
Fuel sender and gauge
New switch panel installed
Non skid floor paint
Replaced all railing and fitting with stainless steel
Winch replaced
Axles, spring, hubs/bearing, buddy bearing and tires all replaced.
Roller and bunk boards replaced
Fuel/water separator
Stainless Mako rod holder in the gunwale
Compass
Stainless props reworked
2 way radio and antenna
Overall the boat is in average to good condition. It is 30 years old but very solid, no soft spot anywhere. I mainly used the boat in freshwater but it has been used in saltwater. I only run the motors at or around 4500 RPM’s. At these RPM’s, the boat does around 40-43 MPH depending on chop. It has a very dry and smooth ride. The trailer has good axles/springs/hubs and tires that will last for several more years. However it does have some rusty spots and just guessing will need either repaired or replaced within the next couple of years. I have sprayed the majority of the trailer with cold galvanized spray. I’m not trying to cover anything up, just slowing down the rust.
Selling to buy a pontoon, don't fish the big water anymore!
Don’t let the age of this boat fool you. Anyone who know Mako’s, knows that these older boats are built very solid!
This is a 1978 Mako 23’ center console boat, which I purchased in 2001. The boat has been stored inside since I have owned it. For its age the boat is in very good condition. The boat has two 115 hp Johnson outboards. The starboard is a 1996 and the port is a 1994. They are not counter rotating. The VRO pump have been disconnected, I mix the oil and gas myself in the tank. According to Mako the boat has an 85 gallon fuel tank. I assume it is the original tank. There is a live well on the front of the console and two fish boxes, one on each side at the rear of the boat. There are typical dings and small scratches here and there on the boat. The only deep scratch is on the bow, where the boat hit the trailer. It only scratch the gel-coat and not deep enough to get the fiberglass. The trailer is a galvanized trailer but does have some rust. I do not have a title for the trailer, it is registered as homemade.
Since I’ve owned the boat the following are repairs or replacement that I have made.
Transom replaced
Hydraulic hoses for steering replaced
Stainless steering wheel
All gauges replaced
Fuel sender and gauge
New switch panel installed
Non skid floor paint
Replaced all railing and fitting with stainless steel
Winch replaced
Axles, spring, hubs/bearing, buddy bearing and tires all replaced.
Roller and bunk boards replaced
Fuel/water separator
Stainless Mako rod holder in the gunwale
Compass
Stainless props reworked
2 way radio and antenna
Overall the boat is in average to good condition. It is 30 years old but very solid, no soft spot anywhere. I mainly used the boat in freshwater but it has been used in saltwater. I only run the motors at or around 4500 RPM’s. At these RPM’s, the boat does around 40-43 MPH depending on chop. It has a very dry and smooth ride. The trailer has good axles/springs/hubs and tires that will last for several more years. However it does have some rusty spots and just guessing will need either repaired or replaced within the next couple of years. I have sprayed the majority of the trailer with cold galvanized spray. I’m not trying to cover anything up, just slowing down the rust.