Re: Best Way to buy a Reliable fishing boat
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06/26/22 02:50 AM
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robert.d12
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If you have Facebook use marketplace, it’s great around here. Keep an eye out and be ready to run to one with cash when it’s posted
The beauty of the second amendment is it wont be needed until they try to take it. -Thomas Jefferson
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Re: Best Way to buy a Reliable fishing boat
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06/26/22 05:22 AM
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Buy snow machines in the summer and boats on a nasty winter day for best deals After the motor issues on our first boat my wifey wants to test one out before buying. That might or might not happen. Mike Kelly, We're going to spend 7k to 8k only We want a deep V boat for bigger waters and a reliable motor .25hp to 75hp 14.5 to 18' I don't want a flashy ski package or my 4 adult kids will want me to tube ....And I don't need that.
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Re: Best Way to buy a Reliable fishing boat
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06/26/22 07:21 AM
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Scuba1
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Deep V or not, a 18 foot boat is not for big water. Try to find a boat that has either a Yamaha or Szuki four smoke hanging of the back. If you want one out of aluminimum make sure its of the elder sort.
Let's go Brandon
"Shall not comply" with morons who don't understand "shall not infringe."
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Re: Best Way to buy a Reliable fishing boat
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06/26/22 07:37 AM
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danny clifton
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Best way to buy anything used is to buy from somebody you know. that aint always possible so sometimes its like poker. you bet a bunch on three of a kind only to see when the cards get layed out your opponent has a flush. Sometimes you also get lucky and its only a varnished up carb or something the guy is selling for.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Best Way to buy a Reliable fishing boat
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06/26/22 09:45 AM
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Scuba1
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One more thing. Buy the boat with your head and not your heart. be objective on what you want and do not get side tracked. I have fixed plenty of boats for folks that got this part wrong and bought junk because of a single nice feature that clouded their mind and ended up costing them more than they bargained for.
Let's go Brandon
"Shall not comply" with morons who don't understand "shall not infringe."
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Re: Best Way to buy a Reliable fishing boat
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06/26/22 09:58 AM
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I look at the condition of the floor and seats if they are in good condition the owner took care of it.
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Re: Best Way to buy a Reliable fishing boat
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06/26/22 12:07 PM
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Steven 49er
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Deep V or not, a 18 foot boat is not for big water. Try to find a boat that has either a Yamaha or Szuki four smoke hanging of the back. If you want one out of aluminimum make sure its of the elder sort. Define big water? Lake of the Woods is only a million acres, spent most of my life on it in an 18 foot or less. Sure there will be days when a bigger boat is necessary but if it's too rough for an 18-foot pro v or a warrior I don't much want to be out there anyhow. Scott, it's a seller's market right now, 8 grand isn't a very big budget. Decent boats can be purchased for that size and horsepower will be limited unless you are willing to purchase something that is 15 to 20 years old. Craigslist and FB marketplace is as good as anywhere to start. At least that way you can get an idea of what is out there and price range.
"Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon". Milton Friedman.
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