Thinking about purchasing a 2005 Speedster 200 features two twin Rotax 4-TEC four

[Imloaded]

Found what I believe to be a great starter boat. 2005 Speedster 200 w/ two twin Rotax 4-TEC four-stroke engine 370Hp supercharged im being told.

Priced at 6k including delivery from Maine of all places, is this just to good to be true?
According to NADA $6,5k retail, no delivery.

Pricing Suggested List Price Low Retail Average Retail
Base Price: $29,199 $15,250 $17,280

$6,565 $6,565
Engine: 351-400 HP (5.7L - 8.1L ##)

TOTAL PRICE $29,199 $28,380 $30,410

Deal is half in escrow/ 10 days for balance after delivery and acceptance.

As this is my first encounter in purchasing a boat, what questions should I ask before I engage? Ive listed below the specs.

Manufacturer
Sea-Doo



Model Year
2005



Model
Speedster® 200 (370 hp)



Price





Color
Red Viper



MEASUREMENTS

Length (feet
20



Length (inches)
0



Length (meters)
6.02



Length (LOA)
20 ft. 0 in. (6.00 m)



Beam
8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)



Draft (max)
12 in. (30.5 cm)



Deadrise
20°



Weight
2,770 lbs. (1,256 kg)



BODY

Hull Type
Modified Vee



Hull Material
Fiberglass



ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN

Engine Make
Twin Rotax



Engine Model
4-TEC



Horsepower
2x185=370



Engine(s) (std)
Twin Supercharged 185 hp Rotax® 4-TEC™ 4-Stroke, 6-Cylinder, 2,996 cc, 370 hp (3-Cylinder, 1,498 cc, 185 hp per engine)



Lubrication
Dry sump oil system



Oil Capacity
0.9 gal. (3.5 l)



Fuel System
MPI fuel injection



Fuel Type
Gas



Fuel Capacity
41 gal. (151 l)



Drive Type
Jet Drive



Impeller
Stainless steel, progressive pitch



Battery
Electric with D.E.S.S. (Digitally Encoded Security System) / 12 volt



Jet Pump
Axial flow, single-stage



Intake Grate
Inlet Clearance System



Exhaust
Dual mufflers



OPERATIONAL

Storage Capacity
46 cu. ft. (1.30 cu. m)



Maximum Capacity
1,400 lbs. (635 kg)

 

[RFoster130]

Where did you find it? I am almost 100% that is a scam. That boat is worth 15000 to 20000.

 

[purple_people_eater]

if you saw it on craigslist it is. when you put that deposit down. you will never see or hear from them again. unless they try to get you to help them scam someone else to get your money back. alot of these happen. it's someone in nigera who post these thing, then get peoples contact info and uses it in the next scam. if it seems to good to be true. it is.

 

[Imloaded]

Found the ad online and responded.

Legally I'll crush the guy, if this is a scam....as I deal with Russian oil refineries so if he does get my 6k and runs.. the world is not big enough that I cant find him..

But before I commit, I will send a rep to Maine for a viewing. Ive already asked for a time/ date video of boat, ill post this if and when it comes.

Thanks for responding.

E.

 

[purple_people_eater]

you will not be able to touch them unless you do the deal through some sort of federal system ie post office, fdic insured back, ect.... just be careful man my dad got ripped off like this last year... then the guy used his infomation to scam someone else and they came after him!