What is this boat worth?

[D19]

I don’t know anything about it. Owner died 10 years ago, his relatives have it and asked me to sell it. Based on the hull ID, I think it’s a 74. No title or pink.

 

[brownsuger]

I have no idea what it's worth. But I love it....

 

[Dan Lorenze]

Normal times $800, Covid times 100k

 

[monkeyswrench]

I don't know at all, but really a cool little boat! What hull is that? I like the setup, pretty cool river runner.

 

[C-Ya]

Looks like an old Tahiti 16’ or 18’. Not sure what it is worth.

Google 16’ Tahiti and I am pretty sure you will find the boat above. The boat above also looks painted. The side of a Tahiti is slightly different from the boat above, but I am sure that is just paint.

 

[guest hs]

Clean it up and try 2K

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

Perfect starter boat for a 16 year old or a father son project.

 

[MOUZER]

$1500 obo take $1200 cleaned up turn key.......$800 as is...............

 

[old rigger]

I don't know at all, but really a cool little boat! What hull is that? I like the setup, pretty cool river runner.

Kona was the first to take the 16 Tahiti and straighten out the transom, doing away with the 3 angles. A holdover from the Glastron splash. So it might be a Kona or a copy.

Plus almost all 16 Tahiti's have this little detail in the mold, courtesy of Gil Gaska.

 

[Kachina26]

Does it run?

 

[D19]

Does it run?

I am not sure. I was told the last time it was in the water was early 2000s and it ran. Probably needs a fresh gas and a battery.
I think this could be a cool little project for someone. Maybe a cool father/son project. It’s in pretty good shape, just dirty. I thought about bringing it home for a little Newport Harbor cruiser

 

[Deckin Around]

That's one way to tie your boat down on the trailer

 

[Kachina26]

I am not sure. I was told the last time it was in the water was early 2000s and it ran. Probably needs a fresh gas and a battery.
I think this could be a cool little project for someone. Maybe a cool father/son project. It’s in pretty good shape, just dirty. I thought about bringing it home for a little Newport Harbor cruiser

I'm reluctantly selling mine and would love to have a little something to put around in. Where's it at? I'd like to look at it. If we can agree on a price, I'll take it.

 

[Hydroman55]

Bought one of those used in 1974 when I was 17 for $1,600 dollars. Worst mistake I ever made, led to a life long addiction. The garage today 50 years later.

 

[ChumpChange]

Unfortunately I don’t have an F150 to tow it with.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Bought one of those used in 1974 when I was 17 for $1,600 dollars. Worst mistake I ever made, led to a life long addiction. The garage today 50 years later. View attachment 1016339

Hmmm, looks like you have some room left...

 

[Hydroman55]

Hmmm, looks like you have some room left...

Monkey your are close to the truth, living in Havasu too hot to leave the vehicles out or there would be more boats parked in the garage.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Monkey your are close to the truth, living in Havasu too hot to leave the vehicles out or there would more boats parked in the garage.

Well then, you "need" a bigger garage

I see an OB, an IO and, what at a glance, appears to be a V-drive...add a jet and a toon and you have yourself a full house!

 

[Hydroman55]

Well then, you "need" a bigger garage

I see an OB, an IO and, what at a glance, appears to be a V-drive...add a jet and a toon and you have yourself a full house!

Well said!

 

[boatdoc55]

3 carb rebuilds, water pump the lower unit and if you know how to do it, it might be worth it!! If you have to pay, I don't think so. Throw tires in the mix and the paperwork nightmare, no thanks.

 

[old rigger]

3 carb rebuilds, water pump the lower unit and if you know how to do it, it might be worth it!! If you have to pay, I don't think so. Throw tires in the mix and the paperwork nightmare, no thanks.

I'm not 100% but I don't think the 80 hp, which is a 4 cylinder, has 3 carbs. Never owned one though. Only the tower of powers.

@Dennis-19, if you're thinking the hull is a '74 there will be a HIN on the transom that you should be able to do a search with a fiend the builder. If there's no number then it's pre '73 as the HIN's started in late '72. You're best bet would be to ID the engine for a year.

Now the more I look at those transom pics I'm not sure it is a straight transom.

Be a cool little starter/dock beater for someone.

 

[Water Romper]

What's up with the trailer, that's one LONG trailer for such a small boat. Is that bracket in front of the wench for a spare tire?
As for the boat and motor, if the motor runs and the hull is sound, maybe a fun little project. These old boats can hide lots nightmares especially hull rot etc.
If you do buy it, post pictures of the clean up process and maiden voyage

 

[FreeBird236]

What's up with the trailer, that's one LONG trailer for such a small boat. Is that bracket in front of the wench for a spare tire?
As for the boat and motor, if the motor runs and the hull is sound, maybe a fun little project. These old boats can hide lots nightmares especially hull rot etc.
If you do buy it, post pictures of the clean up process and maiden voyage


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Don't even have to get the truck tires wet, or was it momma's Oldsmobile. I think that is for a spare.

 

[D19]

Don't even have to get the truck tires wet, or was it momma's Oldsmobile. I think that is for a spare.

yes

 

[D19]

I'm not 100% but I don't think the 80 hp, which is a 4 cylinder, has 3 carbs. Never owned one though. Only the tower of powers.

@Dennis-19, if you're thinking the hull is a '74 there will be a HIN on the transom that you should be able to do a search with a fiend the builder. If there's no number then it's pre '73 as the HIN's started in late '72. You're best bet would be to ID the engine for a year.

Now the more I look at those transom pics I'm not sure it is a straight transom.

Be a cool little starter/dock beater for someone.

Thanks. It has a HIN sticker from Game and Fish on the transom, So you may be right about that.

 

[SixD9R]

That’s a cool old boat. It reminds me of my dad’s 1972 15’ Checkmate that had a 135 Merc on it. That thing would run 65-70 all day with scary as hell handling.

 

[boatdoc55]

I'm not 100% but I don't think the 80 hp, which is a 4 cylinder, has 3 carbs. Never owned one though. Only the tower of powers.

@Dennis-19, if you're thinking the hull is a '74 there will be a HIN on the transom that you should be able to do a search with a fiend the builder. If there's no number then it's pre '73 as the HIN's started in late '72. You're best bet would be to ID the engine for a year.

Now the more I look at those transom pics I'm not sure it is a straight transom.

Be a cool little starter/dock beater for someone.

You're right on that engine after looking at all the pics. I was a little off in my years of the 80HP. With the black shift box it is a 2 carb engine. The 3 carb dealio was the KA carbs on the 80hp 6 cyl of the 60's. We're getting old aren't we!!! Forgot to include it needs fuel pumps and more than likely all the fuel lines under the cowling as they had a tendency to leak like a sieve at the hose brass ends.