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The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 8:14 pm
by badmoonrising
Found this 2003 Bennington 2575 RL w/115 Mercury 4 stroke for sale locally (an hour from us). Looks to be in good shape ,I e-mailed asking to take it for a sea trial tomorrow.
Asking price is just over NADA, they want 13k. I figured I'd offer 11k cash if everything checks out.
Thoughts ? Anyone else have the same year/model 'toon and/or the year/motor ? Any problems ? Love/hates ?
Re: The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 8:26 pm
by nathan
it looks nice and the painted pontoons are different.
Re: The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 8:29 pm
by badmoonrising
Bottom paint is common here. The upper Chesapeake can be fresh in the spring and then as the summer goes on a bit salty. We also have zebra mussels, barnacles and heavy duty marine growth. Bottom paint keeps the critters from attaching. Very few aluminum boats aren't painted up here.
Re: The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 8:48 pm
by tuned
Looks nice. Couldn't tell if straked or not.
I had that exact motor (I think) on Al the 2nd for a while. It was an '04 115 4-stroke. Very quiet. Good mileage.
Re: The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 10:02 pm
by badmoonrising
NADA has the the boat (no trailer) is valued at $8860.00 - $10,115.00
Ballpark on the trailer ? I am guessing $1500-$1700 since it's non galvanized.
Re: The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 4:25 am
by cleatus
Good looking boat! hope he takes your offer Ed.
Re: The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 4:43 am
by 1roadking
The boat retail doesn't include the motor. So I would say that's a great price.
Re: The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 5:03 am
by Ron Burgundy
Make sure to insure it for $106,500.
Re: The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 5:12 am
by Thin Ice
Ron Burgundy wrote:Make sure to insure it for $106,500.
It wont be worth $106,000 for at least another 3-5 years
Re: The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 5:29 am
by evinrude2stroke
Nice looking boat. I like the wrap around seats in front. Good luck!
Re: The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 5:34 am
by bodie
badmoonrising wrote:NADA has the the boat (no trailer) is valued at $8860.00 - $10,115.00
Ballpark on the trailer ? I am guessing $1500-$1700 since it's non galvanized.
We all know that set up is 92k all day long...
All jokes aside I'm jealous...
Re: The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 6:10 am
by curtiscapk
evinrude2stroke wrote:Nice looking boat. I like the wrap around seats in front. Good luck!
NIce Ed! I believe you can move that center front seat wherever you want super cool!
Re: The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 6:45 am
by redbeard
Nice looking boat Ed hope you can get it for your price.
Re: The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 7:47 am
by cwag911
You won't be disapointed with that boat Ed. Aside from being a 2 log and no underskin and 3 feet longer, it's the same as our 2006. The filler seat is a nice option as well. I don't know how it will do without strakes but it's a great deal. And the "R" furniture was top of the line back then.
Re: The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...
Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 7:50 am
by pond tuuunes
Bennington builds a nice sound toon. Good luck. JT