The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...

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The next candidate to replace my Party Cruiser...

#1 Post by badmoonrising » Wed May 29, 2013 8:14 pm

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 ?
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#2 Post by nathan » Wed May 29, 2013 8:26 pm

it looks nice and the painted pontoons are different.
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#3 Post by badmoonrising » Wed May 29, 2013 8:29 pm

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.
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#4 Post by tuned » Wed May 29, 2013 8:48 pm

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.
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#5 Post by badmoonrising » Wed May 29, 2013 10:02 pm

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.
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#6 Post by cleatus » Thu May 30, 2013 4:25 am

Good looking boat! hope he takes your offer Ed.
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#7 Post by 1roadking » Thu May 30, 2013 4:43 am

The boat retail doesn't include the motor. So I would say that's a great price.
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#8 Post by Ron Burgundy » Thu May 30, 2013 5:03 am

Make sure to insure it for $106,500.
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#9 Post by Thin Ice » Thu May 30, 2013 5:12 am

Ron Burgundy wrote:Make sure to insure it for $106,500.
It wont be worth $106,000 for at least another 3-5 years :biggrin2
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#10 Post by evinrude2stroke » Thu May 30, 2013 5:29 am

Nice looking boat. I like the wrap around seats in front. Good luck!
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#11 Post by bodie » Thu May 30, 2013 5:34 am

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... :happy
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#12 Post by curtiscapk » Thu May 30, 2013 6:10 am

evinrude2stroke wrote:Nice looking boat. I like the wrap around seats in front. Good luck!
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#13 Post by redbeard » Thu May 30, 2013 6:45 am

Nice looking boat Ed hope you can get it for your price.
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#14 Post by cwag911 » Thu May 30, 2013 7:47 am

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.
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#15 Post by pond tuuunes » Thu May 30, 2013 7:50 am

Bennington builds a nice sound toon. Good luck. JT
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