dlucas61
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- Aug 15, 2019
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- 1978 Marine Trader Europa 40
Hi all,
I am currently looking at a 1978 Marine Trader Europa Sedan 40. It looks like it has been under cover most of its life. Fiberglass and bright work are in very good condition. Interior is mostly original but in good shape as well. The Ford Lemans engine shows 5600 hours but the prior owner was a diesel mechanic and supposedly rebuilt the motor. It comes with a spare motor as well.
It needs both fuel tanks replaced and the current owner got a couple of rough quote for between $25,000 to $30,000 to replace them. I feel I can replace them myself for a lot less. I am very handy and have restored boats, cars, homes and rv’s in the past and enjoy a project if I can save some money.
He is asking $25,000 for the boat. Does this seem like a reasonable price for this boat and is it worth putting the time and money into it.
I currently have a 1984 Bayliner 2850 Contessa flybridge that I have restored and am looking to upsize boats and possibly live aboard.
Any advice is appreciated. Thanks
I am currently looking at a 1978 Marine Trader Europa Sedan 40. It looks like it has been under cover most of its life. Fiberglass and bright work are in very good condition. Interior is mostly original but in good shape as well. The Ford Lemans engine shows 5600 hours but the prior owner was a diesel mechanic and supposedly rebuilt the motor. It comes with a spare motor as well.
It needs both fuel tanks replaced and the current owner got a couple of rough quote for between $25,000 to $30,000 to replace them. I feel I can replace them myself for a lot less. I am very handy and have restored boats, cars, homes and rv’s in the past and enjoy a project if I can save some money.
He is asking $25,000 for the boat. Does this seem like a reasonable price for this boat and is it worth putting the time and money into it.
I currently have a 1984 Bayliner 2850 Contessa flybridge that I have restored and am looking to upsize boats and possibly live aboard.
Any advice is appreciated. Thanks