Looking At Buying This Boat

[offchops]

Hi raiders the topic says it all motor has done 35 hrs not sure off hull year model, also can you tell much you would pay for it?

Edited October 28, 2007 by crazedfisherdude

[squizzytaylor]

For the sake of a guess Im thinking somewhere between 10-15K depending on the age of the engine, Its a bit hard to gauge the overall condition just from a photo though.

Cheers

Geoff

[jewgaffer]

Hi offchops that's a 1983- 1986 yaltacraft ( no changes were made except the grab rails in the early model were teak hardwood the same as the cabin trim ).

They were a power boat of the year winner and rightly so. The new model was exactly the same boat but three foot six longer at the stern and they named it the Odessa.

That model Yalta was well and truly overbuilt by Jimmy the Russian the founder of Yalta Craft Boats, it was re-enforced like a battleship, and they even had 12mm thickness of fibreglass in the gunnels! The 140hp Mariner is perfect match though the plate states it will take a maximum of 225hp, so you can imagine the strength of the hull and transom for a 17 1/2 footer. It cuts through the waves effortlessly, a much better deep sea boat than a lot of other big name boats, no problem going into rougher water in that one and a 25hp Auxilliary for bar crossings etc in case of storm and engine probs would not be a problem. That particular model really has it all and is one heck of a boat.

It looks as though they may have tidied up the bow as dark blue continued right thru the bow is Yalta's original colour, but maybe they made a few gell painted like that, you can always check it out, but come to think of it I may have seen one before ( or that same boat on the water) which may make it a 1986 the last model before the change of ownership. I wouldn't worry about any "black spot" in the fibre glass mix with Yaltas as they really knew how to get it right.

Remember one thing though, because of mortage costs etc the price of all second hand boats has dropped considerably this year. A dealer would be struggling to get $12500 despite the low hours on the motor Anyone who knows the boat would pay $12000, because the dealer would soon recognise the body language and eagerness to get hold of one . So a fair price for you to pay for a private sale is $9500 and I would not hesitate to check it right out and go for it.

The twin axle trailer is a bonus as well as Yalta met all the requirements for a single axle when they brought them out so that's a trailer plus as well. Also that model Mariner motor was made for Mercury by Tohatsu and even today the only motors Mercury actually make are the 200hp plus motors, all the rest are made by Tohatsu and that's a big plus for reliabilty.

Hope this helps

jewgaffer Oh also they are a great overnighter for a weekend on the water with plenty of room in the day cab and not at the expense of fishing space.

Edited October 31, 2007 by jewgaffer

[Sammy0884]

Also that model Mariner motor was made for Mercury by Tohatsu and even today the only motors Mercury actually make are the 200hp plus motors, all the rest are made by Tohatsu and that's a big plus for reliabilty.

Hi Jewgaffer,

I think you will find this is only correct for mercury two strokes from 50hp and below, the 60hp through 225hp are definately manufactured by Mercury, as are ALL four strokes and Optimax models

The Brunswick corporation does indeed own Tohatsu, but Tohatsu builds in japan and hence all the japanese mercs are made by tohatsu.

Cheers

Sammy

[jewgaffer]

Thanks Sammy I know you would noticed my love for original Yaltas as a fishing boat and would have checked on Mercs and Tohatsu Mercs so as I always say you can often be confused by experts.

I like Tohatsu blocks and Y.......a electrics but that view changes according to repairs I think and at least we know the markets are competive enough to minimise some of the failures one would only hope.

Cheers Sammy and thanks for that.

jewgaffer

[offchops]

Hi offchops that's a 1983- 1986 yaltacraft ( no changes were made except the grab rails in the early model were teak hardwood the same as the cabin trim ).

They were a power boat of the year winner and rightly so. The new model was exactly the same boat but three foot six longer at the stern and they named it the Odessa.

That model Yalta was well and truly overbuilt by Jimmy the Russian the founder of Yalta Craft Boats, it was re-enforced like a battleship, and they even had 12mm thickness of fibreglass in the gunnels! The 140hp Mariner is perfect match though the plate states it will take a maximum of 225hp, so you can imagine the strength of the hull and transom for a 17 1/2 footer. It cuts through the waves effortlessly, a much better deep sea boat than a lot of other big name boats, no problem going into rougher water in that one and a 25hp Auxilliary for bar crossings etc in case of storm and engine probs would not be a problem. That particular model really has it all and is one heck of a boat.

It looks as though they may have tidied up the bow as dark blue continued right thru the bow is Yalta's original colour, but maybe they made a few gell painted like that, you can always check it out, but come to think of it I may have seen one before ( or that same boat on the water) which may make it a 1986 the last model before the change of ownership. I wouldn't worry about any "black spot" in the fibre glass mix with Yaltas as they really knew how to get it right.

Remember one thing though, because of mortage costs etc the price of all second hand boats has dropped considerably this year. A dealer would be struggling to get $12500 despite the low hours on the motor Anyone who knows the boat would pay $12000, because the dealer would soon recognise the body language and eagerness to get hold of one . So a fair price for you to pay for a private sale is $9500 and I would not hesitate to check it right out and go for it.

The twin axle trailer is a bonus as well as Yalta met all the requirements for a single axle when they brought them out so that's a trailer plus as well. Also that model Mariner motor was made for Mercury by Tohatsu and even today the only motors Mercury actually make are the 200hp plus motors, all the rest are made by Tohatsu and that's a big plus for reliabilty.

Hope this helps

jewgaffer Oh also they are a great overnighter for a weekend on the water with plenty of room in the day cab and not at the expense of fishing space.

Jewgaffer,

thanks for your indepth reply, very appreciated!

cheers,

Offchops