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Bass Fishing => Bass Fishing Tips, Techniques & General Discussion => Topic started by: vanandre on March 01, 2009, 01:45:30 PM

Title: Looking for a used boat
Post by: vanandre on March 01, 2009, 01:45:30 PM
i am looking for a used fiberglaas boat and wanting to spend no more than $6,000.... does anyone know a good place where to find some or know somebody with one???
Title: Re: Looking for a used boat
Post by: jgip087 on March 01, 2009, 02:40:01 PM
check the used boat section towards the lower end of the forum. D and R Sports in Kalamazoo or Leader's Marine probably have some as well. I would call both and deal, marinas want to move product right now pretty bad.
Title: Re: Looking for a used boat
Post by: SethV on March 01, 2009, 02:54:31 PM
A couple great sites for used boats are:

www.bassboatcentral.com

www.probass.net

You can find a boat in the 6K range - but a couple things to watch out for.  In that price range you will find boats over 10 years old and motors with quite a few hours.  You can inspect the hull and accessories easy enough, but be sure to take a good look at the motor.  If you are not really familar with them, an inspection by a good mechanic is well worth the money.  Lower units are 3K, powerheads 5k+ so make sure you know what you are buying.

Seth
Title: Re: Looking for a used boat
Post by: djkimmel on March 01, 2009, 09:57:56 PM
What state / area are you located in?

And yes, check out the Boats for Sale message board down below too.
Title: Re: Looking for a used boat
Post by: vanandre on March 02, 2009, 02:37:31 PM
i am located about 20 minutes east of Grand Rapids Michigan
Title: Re: Looking for a used boat
Post by: fowlmouth on March 02, 2009, 02:55:21 PM
pm sent
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Post by: FOB on March 03, 2009, 01:14:49 PM
PM Sent
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Post by: chrisvmo on March 03, 2009, 03:05:02 PM
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Title: Re: Looking for a used boat
Post by: fiker on March 03, 2009, 09:44:55 PM
All these PM's being sent.  It's kinda like telling secrets. 

Stop it.  No secrets.  :)
Title: Re: Looking for a used boat
Post by: Waterfoul on March 03, 2009, 11:32:39 PM
Look around on Craigs list... I have been for several weeks.

I think I bought this boat yesterday... we'll know by weeks end for sure but I think it's a done deal.

(http://images.craigslist.org/3kf3ob3pbZZZZZZZZZ92bbab5ff3b98d818cc.jpg)
Title: Re: Looking for a used boat
Post by: Cy on March 04, 2009, 08:59:47 AM
Quote from: Waterfoul on March 03, 2009, 11:32:39 PM
Look around on Craigs list... I have been for several weeks.

I think I bought this boat yesterday... we'll know by weeks end for sure but I think it's a done deal.

(http://images.craigslist.org/3kf3ob3pbZZZZZZZZZ92bbab5ff3b98d818cc.jpg)

Nice boat!  I hope you get it! 
Title: Re: Looking for a used boat
Post by: thedude on March 04, 2009, 09:17:38 AM
i hope you bought it mike - cuz thats a helluva deal.
Title: Re: Looking for a used boat
Post by: Waterfoul on March 04, 2009, 08:32:40 PM
Well, he took my offer today.  Gonna pick it up this weekend some time.  Trailer needs at least one tire and I think the axle may be off center a bit judging by the odd tire wear on the starboard side.  Also, I'm gonna need a good upholstry shop ... recomendations??  Cheaper is better of course!  LOL!!

Now... who needs a Tracker???

Sorry to hijack the thread... but if you want a boat under $6000 I'd be prepared to do a little TLC work on most of them.  But, there are deals to be had out there for sure.
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