I started looking into fixing up a classic bass boat a few years ago. I spent a lot of time browsing through others builds on here, and really liked some of the old Skeeters, but due to a couple house moves and other commitments, I never ended up picking one up.
So last weekend I was cruising the Facebook classifieds and stumbled across this '87 Starfire 150 for $1500. On a wild whim I messaged the guy and shot him a $500 offer which he immediately countered at $1000. He then asks me, "anything to trade?" I just so happened to have this parts car I needed to get rid of, an '89 Formula 350 Firebird roller. Believe it or not the guy says, "I've always wanted one of those!" This car was doing nothing but taking up a garage spot and I had been meaning to get rid of it for months, Perfect!
That next Monday I make the hour drive up, pick up the boat, and he follows me back with a car trailer. Swap completed. I'm now the owner of a Skeeter. Sans titles... You see, he bought it from a gentleman whos brother owned the boat since new, and had recently passed on. So, first issue at hand...getting IL titles for both the boat and trailer. After some digging, I now have a copy of the death certificate, bill of sale, and POA paperwork. We'll see how cooperative the DMV and IDNR are going to be. This should be interesting.
Here's the pics from the add, Sideways just like they were in the add.:)