Looking for a used boat

[vanandre]

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???

[jgip087]

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.

[SethV]

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

[djkimmel]

What state / area are you located in?

And yes, check out the Boats for Sale message board down below too.

[vanandre]

i am located about 20 minutes east of Grand Rapids Michigan

[fowlmouth]

pm sent

[FOB]

PM Sent

[chrisvmo]

PM sent

[fiker]

All these PM's being sent.  It's kinda like telling secrets. 

Stop it.  No secrets. 

[Waterfoul]

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.

[Cy]

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.

Nice boat!  I hope you get it! 

[thedude]

i hope you bought it mike - cuz thats a helluva deal.

[Waterfoul]

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.