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About Fishing Products including Make Your Own => Boats, Outboard Motors, Prop & Trailer Talk => Topic started by: Frank on April 13, 2012, 12:58:15 AM

Title: I want to buy a new boat
Post by: Frank on April 13, 2012, 12:58:15 AM
Ok, I've decided I need a new boat.  Here is what I want if anyone has something for sale.  Ralph, I'm sure you'll see this but I'll call you next week too.

19' or bigger unless I find a killer deal on an 18'
150 horse or more
storage up front, not only for rods but also for 3700 boxes
1999 or newer
good or great condition
I'm not to worried about the graphs or trolling motor unless its really nice.  I'm used to a 55lb and gps on my 15' boat so for that to matter it would have to be at least an 80lb.
I can go to 10k possibly more though i'd be happier with a little less so I can buy a SI unit or a power pole.

Frank
Title: Re: I want to buy a new boat
Post by: Mike S. on April 13, 2012, 04:38:01 AM
Good luck with your search. It's always fun looking for a new toy. Even more fun to use it for the first time.
Title: Re: I want to buy a new boat
Post by: Waterfoul on April 13, 2012, 08:13:56 AM
I have a buddy with a late 90's (98, 99?) Champion 188 with a Mariner (Merc) 200 EFI on the back that is in SPOTLESS, showroom condition.  On a matching dual axle trailer.  I think he only wants about $14,000 for it but might take less.  He just never uses it.
Title: Re: I want to buy a new boat
Post by: Frank on April 13, 2012, 10:31:57 PM
find out what he will take for me.  could be a good deal