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lightbulbbill,
I am an adventuresome and trusting sort. I purchased my 1998 Dodge diesel out of state off Craigslist. The fellow offered to drive it if I mailed money for fuel. My wife said "...you may kiss that money goodbye..." . I had the fellow drive to the Gridley Colorado Police Department (I cross referenced the phone numbers and called back later). I asked to speak with the officer manning the desk. Told him of my intentions to purchase, he said that he had no empowerment to enforce, I understood. I asked if the fellow looked like a "good ol' boy" and if there was a truck in front of the station. He said yes to both. I asked if I got scammed, would he accept my call and take note that a local stuck me. He said sure. I ended up with a nice truck that was $3500 below local asking price with a neat story. I was prepared to lose the $300 or so bucks if it fell through.

I have read your other post. I believe it is a scam but, Hey! Who knows (I may be owing a sincere apology to the seller of a 1986 18ft Outrage)! Some one mentioned speaking to the bases Chaplain. You can have the person go to the police and verify information. You can also be throwing away $500 on a chance. Personally, if I was selling a boat that cheap with the conniptions you are putting me through, I'd sell to one of the hundreds of back up offers just to get it sold. If you like your Whaler Jet Drive, some smoldered wires that did no serious structural damage, $500 could be spent there.

gchuba