16' 1997 Floor Plan 6

[Rhonda B]

]Hi, I am still sitting on the fence about this purchase. I am not sure if these spider cracks are fixable or if this is a serious issue. Found on the front top curve about 24" x 6" area. Thank you in advance. Sellers are asking $3k. Inside is in avg condition, cushions all good condition, Deluxe model with original wood cabinets, awning, AC, new tires. Second photo upper right side only damaged fiberglass location.

[thrifty bill]

Even if it needs repair, for $3,000, thats a fantastic deal. Find a local boat shop and ask them if they have someone that does fiberglass repair, and show them that picture.

[Derswede]

I have one of similar vintage....there are a few fiberglas gel coat "failures" on mine, more like light bumps and bruises. I got mine for close to what you can get that one for. I say, Go for it....that is a deal! A bit of polish and gel coat treatment will help. Google "gel coat restorer" for some suggestions. As long as the actual glass itself is not busted, I would not worry about it.


Derswede

[Rhonda B]

Thank you. I am not sure if it's the fiberglass or not. Also discovered Fridge was disassembled years back, it was a 3 way. Looked and looked for a replacement 3 way a must, but all found are to tall so I will need to cabinet modify if there's room. This purchase is the toughest decision. Could be a big money pit 🤔

[Derswede]

For that price, if it looks as good as the photos indicate, you cannot go wrong. For $3k, I might drive out to AZ just to get it! Mine was not in great shape when I bought it, but a bit of repair got it working fine. My hot water tank had a split in it (owners left water in it over the winter), but after a bit of welding, it is fine. As for value, I got offered double what I paid for mine before I got out of the bank parking lot after paying the PO and having the title done at the bank. I love having it available for a quick trip somewhere, to the beach or fishing along some river. I tent camped for years, this is luxury!!


Derswede

[Rhonda B]

Derswede , more discovery o. This 1997 16'. Fridge is beyond repair, converter working but only 30amp, coupler bent won't lock on ball; replacement and newjack as all are welded on coupler, one stabilizer not working, furnace thermostat cracked/non functional, wedgewood coottop burner pan rusted (mice nest found), needs new tires, sink cracked through rivet holes and yes the spider or fiberglass issue mentioned earlier. Humm not such a good deal @$3K now?

[Suregrip391]

Still seems like a decent deal. Won’t take much to get it up to usable/snuff. If local, I would buy….��