As a form of introduction, let me say I am helping a very good friend try to sell his boat. No, I am not a spambot, or some other form of lowlife, I am simply trying to help a very good friend sell a boat he has no need for. He does not own a computer, has no internet access, and comes to me when he needs that kind of assistance.
Long story short, my friend made a foolish decision about 4 or 5 years ago (against my advice to the contrary) and ended up owning a boat he never wanted to have. Without going into all the gory details of how that happened, the simple explanation is he got burned by a long time friend and former employer. The end result being he got stuck with that guy's boat. As the saying goes, bad things happen to good people, and it did.
My friend is a "give you the shirt off his back" kind of guy, and I'd do the same for him anytime. So, when he asked me to help him sell this boat, I couldn't refuse.
I've been searching for info, as no paperwork came with the boat, and have found most everything to document what it is, how it is equipped, and condition of accessories. If anyone can help me place a good value on this package, or offer any helpful advice, I am truly appreciative.
So, here's what I know:
2000 Bayliner 2858 Command Bridge
7.4l Bravo III w/SS Mercury props
12,000lb King tri-axle galvanized trailer model# KBT12000B3
Fiberglass hard top
Fire extinguisher system in engine compartment
Main & auxiliary fuel tanks 113gals/50gals
6gal hot water heater
Fresh water holding tank (size unknown)
Waste holding tank (size unknown)
Hot water furnace
Origo alcohol/electric stove
Norcold AC/DC fridge/freezer
Jabsco head w/macerator
Power windlass, anchor, chain & rode
Statpower battery charger
Dual batteries (new)
Dual VHF
SI-Tex chartplotter
Humminbird Wide 3D Paramount FF
Sony Explod CD player (XM ready)
There's more, but I don't know what was standard equipment and what was added later. There is no hour meter, so no clue to hours. I did get a motor/outdrive/transom report from a Mercury tech that shows services performed through 9/03. I do know the motor and outdrive were serviced this year and the bottom paint is brand new. There is a Furuno Radar (model 1621 Mk II), but the display is shot so I don't know whether the antenna is functional. Have to track that down with Furuno. Other than the radar, everything works well.
I've tried searching boat pricing guides, but NADA really isn't very user friendly IMO.
Since this is my first post, I don't want to offend anyone by posting a pic. If someone tells me it's ok, I'll post some in a reply. Boat is currently stored at my place near Spokane, WA.
I own a 20' Hewescraft and am a strong supporter in the respective owner's forum, but Bayliner is not something I know about, so I'm hoping, collectively, this group of owners can help us out.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Phil
Long story short, my friend made a foolish decision about 4 or 5 years ago (against my advice to the contrary) and ended up owning a boat he never wanted to have. Without going into all the gory details of how that happened, the simple explanation is he got burned by a long time friend and former employer. The end result being he got stuck with that guy's boat. As the saying goes, bad things happen to good people, and it did.
My friend is a "give you the shirt off his back" kind of guy, and I'd do the same for him anytime. So, when he asked me to help him sell this boat, I couldn't refuse.
I've been searching for info, as no paperwork came with the boat, and have found most everything to document what it is, how it is equipped, and condition of accessories. If anyone can help me place a good value on this package, or offer any helpful advice, I am truly appreciative.
So, here's what I know:
2000 Bayliner 2858 Command Bridge
7.4l Bravo III w/SS Mercury props
12,000lb King tri-axle galvanized trailer model# KBT12000B3
Fiberglass hard top
Fire extinguisher system in engine compartment
Main & auxiliary fuel tanks 113gals/50gals
6gal hot water heater
Fresh water holding tank (size unknown)
Waste holding tank (size unknown)
Hot water furnace
Origo alcohol/electric stove
Norcold AC/DC fridge/freezer
Jabsco head w/macerator
Power windlass, anchor, chain & rode
Statpower battery charger
Dual batteries (new)
Dual VHF
SI-Tex chartplotter
Humminbird Wide 3D Paramount FF
Sony Explod CD player (XM ready)
There's more, but I don't know what was standard equipment and what was added later. There is no hour meter, so no clue to hours. I did get a motor/outdrive/transom report from a Mercury tech that shows services performed through 9/03. I do know the motor and outdrive were serviced this year and the bottom paint is brand new. There is a Furuno Radar (model 1621 Mk II), but the display is shot so I don't know whether the antenna is functional. Have to track that down with Furuno. Other than the radar, everything works well.
I've tried searching boat pricing guides, but NADA really isn't very user friendly IMO.
Since this is my first post, I don't want to offend anyone by posting a pic. If someone tells me it's ok, I'll post some in a reply. Boat is currently stored at my place near Spokane, WA.
I own a 20' Hewescraft and am a strong supporter in the respective owner's forum, but Bayliner is not something I know about, so I'm hoping, collectively, this group of owners can help us out.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Phil
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