JPH Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 So I am about a pull the trigger on a 1999 hewes bonefisher with a yamaha 90 2 stroke. It is in good shape not great but good. Has some small things but suppose to be a sound boat. Sounds like it has not been ran alot as of late. Registration hasn't been renewed since 2017. It fires first key turn, if everything checks out on a compression test is there any reason not to buy this for 10k ? Could I get away with any lower ? Dealer is patching holes on top of rail and cleaning up 5200 on poling platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toeknee217 Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Its all about condition. If the boat is structurally sound, the 90's 16 bonefishers typically range in the 8-12k range here in South Florida. My buddy bought a 92 16' for 8500 with a '98 Yamaha 90 recently. Id say if all checks out that its a good price for a '99. Id try to lower price a little more regardless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted July 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Thanks, it's on consignment listed at 10900 dealer said 10 takes it home. May see if they can come down a bit. I just know these boats sell very fast in south Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Have cash when making the offer, cash talks! But hit them at $8,500, forget what the dealer say's, and play from there. Boat has not been in the water for 3 years! Seals are dry need replacing, do all pumps work, he wants 10 grand, make him work for it! Every time a system fails, lights, bilge pumps, live well pumps, etc. Deduction! I saw this boat boat and was interested but the time it has been sitting had me nervous. What about a sea trial? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted July 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Exactly what I was thinking. I asked about the pumps and such. The dealer said they will tell owner and fix any of the pumps and have a fiberglass guy coming to patch small holes on rail. I am going to see if they will let me get it in the water. It's a tough market for these boats everything I find that I like seems to sell before I can make a move. Even the dealer was saying how rich guys buy these up just to go to the sandbar. I want to fish it. luckily they will let me put down a refundable deposit in form of a check to hold it and wont touch it unless I am buying. I also happen to have a friend of a friend I will be seeing tomorrow who is a surveyor I am going to talk to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Being a broker for many years, this my help when dealing with one. Brokers work on a 10% commission then add in some neg dollars and what the seller is willing to net. Start with that as an offer. Most sellers will come off their bottom line net. A broker will also cut his commission to around 8% and throw the neg dollars out the window. Example, if I was a broker selling a boat asking 20k I would have about 1200-1500 in for neg $$$. Remember, if buying from a private seller break down the cost of the rig. Boat $$$$$,, Motor $$$$$$$. You will only pay tax on the boat. Motor non taxable. Saves you $$$$$$. Hopes this helps a bit. 😀⚓️🙏 fin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Of the things most likely needed would be lower unit service and T-stat if it has sat that long. See if you can get them to do that as well and def a sea trial to see if the water passages are clear and so you dont immediately walk into pulling the water jackets etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted July 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 25 minutes ago, Shallowminded6 said: Of the things most likely needed would be lower unit service and T-stat if it has sat that long. See if you can get them to do that as well and def a sea trial to see if the water passages are clear and so you dont immediately walk into pulling the water jackets etc. Should I just make sure it is cooling properly ? And not leaking anywhere around the block ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 42 minutes ago, JPH said: Should I just make sure it is cooling properly ? And not leaking anywhere around the block ? You can look for corrosion around where it bolts on. But there is really no way of visualizing without pulling the water jacket cover. T-stats could give you an idea by seeing how badly they are caked up if they havent been changed. Otherwise running it will show you if it will over heat. Im sure the impeller isnt in good shape sittibg for years like that. And the gear oil is probably at or beyond its exp date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Also suggest plugs and all filters be changed. Check everything out before it goes into the water, jmo from experience. Best of luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted July 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Thanks everyone for the input. I am pulling the trigger. Motor had 115 psi across all cylinders clean fluid. Started and ran great stayed cool whole time. Wasn't the best deal ever at 9.5 but I am happy and excited to be a mbg owner! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 6 hours ago, JPH said: Thanks everyone for the input. I am pulling the trigger. Motor had 115 psi across all cylinders clean fluid. Started and ran great stayed cool whole time. Wasn't the best deal ever at 9.5 but I am happy and excited to be a mbg owner! congrats..post some follow up pics. dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Wooo hooo!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted August 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Just wanted to let everyone know my baby is safe at home. Needs a service and the poling platform reanchored as the lag screws are pulling out. But couldn't be happier, got offered 12k before she ever left the lot hahah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Congrats on the new to you sled. Im sure you will love it. Make sure they or you do an in depth service. Will save you in the long run. Let us know how she runs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted August 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 10 minutes ago, Shallowminded6 said: Congrats on the new to you sled. Im sure you will love it. Make sure they or you do an in depth service. Will save you in the long run. Let us know how she runs! Thanks, going to change all fluids water pump etc and maybe put a new carb on it per my mechanics recommendation. Taking to fiber glass guy next week for minor repairs and recommendations. Only other thing I am concerned about and I am going to talk to mechanic is fuel? From all I know is she was last in the water almost 2 years ago. Starts up right way and idles good so far. Said that fuel had stabilizer added... should I do anything such as octane boost and just run it? Or should I look into the old pump and dump. It has a almost full tank... gas smells normal not bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 That will probably be something you will get people on both sides of the spectrum on. Based on you saying it runs fine off of the fuel in it(sea trialed)? If it smells and looks good, I would buy a good Racor fuel filter with a sight bowl at the bottom that you can drain, make sure the filter on the engine is new and run it. Would check both filters regularly and if any issues replace both of them amd drain the rest and dispose of it or use it in something else. There is a post on fuel polishing in the general forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcrunch Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 If you are interested in replacing your boat trailer I have an E Z Loader for sale on the forum. I have a restored 1992 Hewes 16 Bonefisher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted August 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 On 8/5/2020 at 7:44 AM, captcrunch said: If you are interested in replacing your boat trailer I have an E Z Loader for sale on the forum. I have a restored 1992 Hewes 16 Bonefisher. That is a sweet trailer!! And a nice ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted August 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Could not be happier with this boat! She rides so nice and runs even better. Still needs a bit of work, but that's part of the fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 9 hours ago, JPH said: Could not be happier with this boat! She rides so nice and runs even better. Still needs a bit of work, but that's part of the fun. Awesome glad you like it. Looks good. What did you end up doing with the fuel? Mechanic say anything when he did the service and once over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPH Posted August 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 I did the service, everything looked better than I thought it would. I have a master tech that will walk me through anything I need if I have questions. He told me to burn the gas if it runs bad do the carbs and dump it. I ran it and it ran incredible. Put 11 hours on motor and 41 gallons burned no problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcrunch Posted August 24, 2020 Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Thanks. Hope someone with a classic Hewes 16 hull is looking for a boat trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 On 8/11/2020 at 7:10 AM, JPH said: I did the service, everything looked better than I thought it would. I have a master tech that will walk me through anything I need if I have questions. He told me to burn the gas if it runs bad do the carbs and dump it. I ran it and it ran incredible. Put 11 hours on motor and 41 gallons burned no problems. Keep checking your RACOR fuel filter and change it often....old gas is not good... dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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