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I am looking at a 93 whaler and the CG plate says it is a "wide beam", and upon measurement it is 9'10" rub rail to rubrail on the stern end! It has twin 225's mounted on a factory whaler drive. I cannot find a value anywhere as the nada site does not even list the model. It has a hard top and 24 mile radar , gps, fish finder and a 3 year old aluminum triple axle trailer. Any help would be appreciated!
Is this the style of walk around you are looking at?
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I thought they stopped production of this hull in 1992. But I could be wrong. The capacity plate should have a length but not width measurement on it. Is it the original capacity plate? So I guess you are looking for a value on the boat? Well the NADA prices are not going to be anywhere near what they should be for fair market value. Also without pictures it is though to say what a fair price might be. Could be from the mid teens to low thirties.
Things to effect value are:
Where is the boat loacated?
How was it stored? Inside cold storage, Inside heated, Outside on a trailer under a car port, outside on a trailer under a trap, outside under a mooring cover, outside uncovered under a fruit tree and the boat is full of rotten fruit, outside in the water with out a cover? outside on the water with a mooring cover?
How is the hull?
Has it been banged up?
Is it full of gel coat patchs?
Is there crazing or has it been buffed and waxed every year?
How does the transom look?
Are there any signs of large scale cracking?
What condition are the thru hulls in?
Are there any screws in the hull that were for mounting hardware that is now gone?
Is there bottom paint?
Does the hull have all the Original hardware?
Has the hull been weighed to see if there could be water in the foam?
Are there any electronics on the boat? If so are they new or out dated?
How is the wood?, Was it oiled?, Was it Urethaned? If so is it peeling?
Does it come with any canvas?
What is the make and year of the motors?
Carbed or EFI?
How were the motors serviced?
Can you talk to the person who services them?
Has it been started on a regular basis or does it sit for long times at end?
Have the lower units lube changed every year?
How Many hours on the motors and can that be verified or is it a guess?
The motors might have low hours but, if it was stored with out care it could be just as much of a problem as a motor of the same vintage with 1000+ hours.
How is the trailer?
Is it a roller trailer or bunk?
Bearing buddies or sealed hubs?
The plate says 25' "wide beam" and as i said it is a 93 for shure with the factory whaler drive. Motors are 93 Johnson carbed and have sat for 2 years , hull and gelcoat are perfect. Trailer is good and has new tires and bearings seem ok. It has an enclosed head in the cabin with a sink also.
I am not sure where the boat is that you are looking at is but I have seen this style Whaler consistently being offered from 30-40 thousand dollars in good condition with newer / good power. In Europe there is one that is going for 90's.
Below.....Here is another 25 WA/WD
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Edited by Jeff on 03/19/07 - 1:18 PM
1993 23' Walkaround Whaler Drive
That is the boat!! I think I can get this one for a fair price with original power at 550 hours and maint. records. It will need a carb job but sounds like the #'s are right.
IMO, mid 20's for a decent hull and power of that vintage sounds about right. 550hrs sounds low but they will have to be looked over hard after sitting for 2 years. You may or may not have done a compression check but I highly recommend one. Those motors should be very reliable with regular maint. They will smoke and guzzle gas but compared to the price of new power they should be well worth it...If it were me, along with the carb cleaning/kits, new thermostats, plugs, fuel filters, and lower gear oil.
What do you plan to use the boat for, cruising, fishing? Keep us posted.
