NO RESERVE AUCTION!
IT WILL SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER!
Up for auction is my neighbors [I'm listing it for him]
1974 Caravelle 17 foot inboard /outboard" PROJECT" boat
It hasNOT been in the water for a few years, that's why I'm calling it a "PROJECT" boat
It needs some work. LOOK VERYCAREFULLY AT THE PHOTOS!
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS!
IT WILL NEED SOME TLC TO MAKE HER SEA WORTHY AGAIN!
If you are the mechanical handyman type....This project is for you!
I took many photos to show the condition of the vessel here are the details:
140 HP Mercruiser Inboard/Outboard drive......Propeller looks good [see photos]
"IRON DUKE" In line4 cylinder Chevy 151ci engine [oil is clean, no evidence of moisture]
Steering is smooth & effortless
12 volt electricalsystem {no battery}
Hull is in good shape, windows & glass are in good shape,
All gauges in the dash are clear & readable
Floor is solid except for one spot under engine cover [see photos]
Captains chair & front / back seats are in good shape
Solo seat will need to be repairedor replaced[see photos]
Engine cover is NASTY! It will need to be reupholstered !
No key..{My neighbor is still searching for it}, No battery.
HAS NOT BEEN RUNNING IN A FEW YEARS! (unfortunately it was stored outside by my neighbor, un-covered...It will need a good power washing!)
CHROME IS IN GREAT SHAPE FOR A 43 YEAR OLD BOAT! [see photos]
CLEAR MICHIGAN TITLE....ALREADY REGISTERED THRU 2019 [see photos]
TRAILER Included;
Tires hold air {but they will need replacing}spare no so much...{slow leak}
2" ball receiver hitch, with safety chains
Rollers & rails are in good shape
Wheel bearings have been greased ...ready to roll!
THE TRAILER ALONE IS WORTH $500.00!
Like I said above .... THIS IS A NO RESREVE AUCTION!
I JUST WANT THIS BOAT GONE!...NO PLACE TO STORE IT!
It will make a great father & son project for the winter....and you can drive it all next summer ......It's already registered!
I did a little research there are several Caravelle chat rooms to aid in restoration & repair .
The " replacement" seats can be purchased on linefor about$104.00 to $140.00 (If you decide to replace them)...(you could just remove them & put your cooler in it's place).
PLEASE....PLEASE.....PLEASE....
IF YOU WIN THE AUCTION..........COME AND GET IT WITHIN 7 DAYS![Unless we have made other arrangements BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS]
Take a very good look at the photos.....a picture is worth a thousand words!
WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET!
REMEMBER IT IS 43 YEARS OLD!
THANKS FOR LOOKING.