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Bass Fishing => Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion => Topic started by: Mike S. on October 07, 2011, 08:31:27 PM

Title: Does this seem fishy to anyone else?
Post by: Mike S. on October 07, 2011, 08:31:27 PM
Found this Stratos on Craigslist tonight.  What do you think?

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/boa/2638219783.html
Title: Re: Does this seem fishy to anyone else?
Post by: gmetime24 on October 08, 2011, 12:32:19 PM
Seems like a steal at that price. I would have an inspection done from front to back on it and take it on the water to see the engine run. Looks nice from the pics but does seem a little fishy at that price
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Post by: Waterfoul on October 08, 2011, 10:40:07 PM
Divorce liquidation perhaps?
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Post by: Firefighter Jeff on October 08, 2011, 10:51:43 PM
Ummmmm  why are you looking at boats ?????   
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Post by: VinceR on October 09, 2011, 10:01:08 AM
Maybe a bank repo?

Two things stand out to me as curious, no MC numbers, and no license plate.
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Post by: Manxfishing on October 09, 2011, 11:06:14 AM
Here's the reply that I recieved back

"The boat is not sold yet . It is in outstanding condition . There are no structural or electrical problems with this boat. Both hull and interior in nice condition .No mechanical issues with this engine at all. It starts easily and restart easily all day. It has ALWAYS been properly maintained and never run hard or abused. the boat gets it's oil changed twice a year. For the winter, the boat always gets acid washed on the bottom to remove any algee .Also it has been winterized each year .Trailer is in very nice condition and the tires are almost new with plenty of tread left. The seats and all the interior is in like new condition and has no fading, tears, stains ,mildew etc. It has a clear and clean title, free of all liens and encumberances.
I have to let you know that i left town a few days ago because i have to help my daughter organize her wedding, and i may stay here a while, but this is no problem because i`ll sell it through OOT services. I guess you used OOT before, if you didn`t let me know because i met people that never used it and i will explain how it works in detail. I want to sell it now because i need the money for my daughters wedding so if you are interested in buying it now let me know.


Regards,"

I'd say scam




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Post by: djkimmel on October 09, 2011, 03:37:32 PM
They had me at acid wash.
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Post by: cameraguy on October 09, 2011, 06:51:28 PM
Okay, I must be a dumdum. What are "OOT Services"? ???
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Post by: Waterfoul on October 09, 2011, 07:35:49 PM
They had me at oil change.  2 stroke motor... oil change?  Nope.
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Post by: Frank-o on October 10, 2011, 03:03:07 AM
SCAM !!
scam scam scam
every ad you see thast says they are 'out of town' or 'just moved' and they want to ship it using some B.S. delivery service is a SCAM.

NEVER EVER buy a boat from an ad like that.

Frank
Title: Re: Does this seem fishy to anyone else?
Post by: djkimmel on October 10, 2011, 03:47:43 AM
I thought the oil change part was special too! ;D
Title: Re: Does this seem fishy to anyone else?
Post by: Mike S. on October 10, 2011, 12:01:32 PM
I was only looking because I was bored. Sometimes I look for things to buy and sell. That happened to pop up in my search. Not looking to buy another boat yet.
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