What is a decent Aquamaster worth?

[Jimmer]

Hi guys,

I have found an ad for a used aquamaster (i'm assuming a DA), with an old 72, weights, and a few other odds and ends. I'm gonna make an offer on it, but I'm not sure what a realistic amount is for that reg? I know its hard to say without inspecting it, but I'm assuming it will need some attention as its been sitting for ages apparently.

Jim

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

Offer the guy $200 for the works and see what he says.

 

[simonbeans]

Assuming that you are going to use the DA. Remember an overhaul, new hoses, mouthpiece, diaphram, and mp valves. Cost about $200. Tank may or may not pass hydro. Rest of stuff, depending, could be worth a few bucks. I wouldn't go over $100 for the whole thing. Out of hydro 72s $20 + or -. DAs are going cheap on eBay. Depending on model could be worth up to $150, but that is very unlikely. $100 is fair.

 

[Jimmer]

Well I made an offer and got it all. I still don't know what regulator it exactly is, but I figured $60 for an aquamaster, a 72 with plastic backpack and harness, and a weight belt full of lead was worth the risk.

Jim

 

[simonbeans]

Good deal. If you are wanting to learn more about what you have, go to Vintage Scuba - Vintage Scuba Gear at Vintage Double Hose where the info is easy to obtain.
Allan

 

[halocline]

I've paid $60 just for a 72, although it was a bump-bottom. You got a good deal. Beware, you will soon spend money rebuilding the reg, then you'll just have to go for a phoenix, and then since it breathes so great you'll want to get it re-chromed, pretty soon your $60 will seem like a pittance.

 

[elmer fudd]

You got a good deal. I paid $100 for mine and I didn't get any tanks or anything with it.

Depending on the condition, you might be able to use it with just a rebuild kit and a new duckbill. That's about $40 shipped. Even if it needs everything though, the prices aren't that bad and these double hose regs really are pretty simple.

 

[elmer fudd]

I've paid $60 just for a 72, although it was a bump-bottom. You got a good deal. Beware, you will soon spend money rebuilding the reg, then you'll just have to go for a phoenix, and then since it breathes so great you'll want to get it re-chromed, pretty soon your $60 will seem like a pittance.

I paid $180 once for 3 LP72's. They were all galvanized with current hydros though.