AYMAN HANNA FRAUDULENT DESCRIPTION OF BOAT CONDITION FOR SALE BRADENTON Florida, South Carolina, New York, Washington
Individual offered for sale via Facebook Marketplace ($9,9000) described as follows (photo available):
“1996 Chaparral Signature 25 w/2004 aluminum trailer, 7.4 mercruiser bravo 3, a/c, head/shower ...
Mint condition chaparral signature 25 with dual axle aluminum trailer. Newly rebuilt bravo 3 outdrive and fully rebuilt mercruiser 7.4 big block, less than 100 hours. Runs perfect. Ev... Bradenton, FL”
At time of purchase, seller demonstrated engine starting and running. Stated only ran on fresh-water. Signed Bill Of Sale, but provided no address. When question arose after sale, refused to answer messages or phone calls.
Marina (Gasparilla Marina, FL) evaluation of bravo 3 outdrive and and mercruiser engine when prepping prior to paining of bottom determine the outdrive has significant crack with superficial attempt to repair covered by paint and the engine appeared not to have been winterized resulting in blown freeze plugs and significant damage. Evaluation of the condition of the craft deemed to cost to repair outweigh its value.