Trojan Boat Forum

What do you guys think about this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-Tro ... 3a5fc61ef0

Good looking boat. I don't personally know much about the international series, but it looks to be in pretty good shape.

Maybe some of our Florida guys know the boat.

The Internationals are awesome boats, and the 12 M is huge. Although the boat looks pretty good, I would suggest a thorough survey. I don't know how that works with ebay. For that price, I would think you are getting the deal of the century if its in decent shape, especially with the diesels.

Still got 5 days. We will see how high it goes.

I agree with the survey and perhaps you should write the seller and tell him that if you are the winner, the final sale is contingent on a favorable survey report unless there is some stipulation in the sale language that says it must be done before bidding. You will obviously have to pay for it, but it may save you a lot of money.

Talk about a leap of faith!!!!!!!
This quote is from the description :

Any inspections or surveys must be completed PRIOR to the end of the auction! No warrantees expressed or implied, as this is a NO RESERVE, NO MINIUM AUCTION. The highest bidder will own this boat. $2000.00 NON REFUNDABLE wire transfer deposit due within 24hrs of the end of the auction with the remainder due cash in person or wire transfer, within seven days of the end of the auction. HIGH BIDDER MUST CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE END OF THE AUCTION TO EXCHANGE BANK INFO. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE OUR MONEY AND YOUR TIME. CHECK WITH THE "BOSS," BANK, OR WHOMEVER, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PERMISSION AND THE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION PRIOR!! TO THE END OF THE AUCTION!!!! IF YOU CANNOT OR WILL NOT COMPLY WITH PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE DO NOT BID!!!!!!! Vessel is located in Ft. Myers FL. High bidder is responsible for all slip fees after end of auction. Buyer is responsible for any and all shipping fees. Feel free to call me at 616-886-7439, or my partner at 616-403-1171 with any questions. Thanks for looking!!!!

That would be a pretty big leap for me to bid under those conditions. It may all be just fine, but "responsible for all slip fees after the end of the auction" and a few other specific lines in there put up too many red flags for me.

this boat has been sold and re-listed smore than once.

Don't know why the deal(s) fell through.

RWS

It also mentions "wire transfer" WAY too many times for me. At least he gives his phone #, which is what I always do on ebay.

Phone number lookups:

"Lyle" is selling the boat and a SeaDoo - from Holland, MI but the Boat wasdocked in Savannah, GA and has been for sale since May. Looks like its in Fort Myers, FL now ...
http://www.google.com/search?q=616-886- ... unofficial

Partner is in Grand Rapids:
http://www.google.com/search?q=616-403- ... unofficial

rossjo wrote:Phone number lookups:

"Lyle" is selling the boat and a SeaDoo - from Holland, MI but the Boat wasdocked in Savannah, GA and has been for sale since May. Looks like its in Fort Myers, FL now ...
http://www.google.com/search?q=616-886- ... unofficial

Partner is in Grand Rapids:
http://www.google.com/search?q=616-403- ... unofficial

Wow Ross -

You could have a career as a private investigator - good work!

At the very least you should call the marina and ask if the dockage is paid up to date. I friend of mine bought a out of town boat and went to pick it up only to have the dockmaster inform him that the dockage was 3 months in the rears and the boat wasn't going anywhere until it was paid.

What was the outcome of this auction???

Looks like bidding close with 0 bids. Must be something wrong with it for no one to bid a 1 dollar considering there was no reserve. The terms would have scared me away.

There were actually a lot of bids. Looks like the highest one was $16,100.00
The seller cancelled all bids and ended the auction early.