| Title: | Powerboats |
| Notice: | Introductions 2 /Classifieds 3 / '97 Ski Season 1267 |
| Moderator: | KWLITY::SUTER |
| Created: | Thu May 12 1988 |
| Last Modified: | Wed Jun 04 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1275 |
| Total number of notes: | 18109 |
Hi,
I need some advice on a boat. I am in the market for one but really
do not know to much about them. I am looking for a 15-17 footer.
The engine is between 70-90 hp. Actually I will save money if I
used. How much does something like this cost. I love to fish and
this is one of my reason for buying it. My wife wants to get the
sun on it. Any help would be great. Were can I look for a boat
with a good deal. I dont want to spend a fortune just being married
and all. Well thanks in advance.
cp
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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| 135.1 | more info | DHW::WILSON | Fri Aug 26 1988 08:47 | 8 | |
You need to say more...
Fresh water/ saltwater, sheltered/ open water?
Passenger load? Six adults/ two adults & crumb crushers
Waterskiing? Big people/ little kids?
What kind of fishing?"
Are you going to spend the whole day on it or just take trips
from a shore and return?
Price range?
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| 135.2 | Pointer | ARCHER::SUTER | Water is meant to ski on! | Fri Aug 26 1988 08:51 | 4 |
Cp,
Try notes 123, 94 and 72...
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| 135.3 | more dtails | PENUTS::CPERSON | Fri Aug 26 1988 15:04 | 15 | |
HI,
Sorry for the skimping details.
1. 15-17 feet
2. 60-90 hp for water sking.
3. 4 lg. adults
4. For fishing alot.
5. 99.99% fresh water.
6. Not to sleep on.
7. Maybe a canvas top.
8. Fiberglass preferably.
9 Has to have some storage for my fishing equipment.
10. Finally something that will be used mostly infresh water for
fishing and sking.
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| 135.4 | Sounds familiar... | BTO::WORCESTER | Tue Aug 30 1988 13:03 | 30 | |
I paid $3700.00 for my used one in 1985 from a private guy who happened
to be buying used boats from people. He fixes up boats, swaps the
motor sometimes and then sell the boats w/motor. He still does today.
Three years later, the motor went bad. Lower unit was shot.
So, I traded it in at a Merc dealer for $400 bucks (YUP!) and a
used 1982 80Hp Merc o/b. Runs good.
Today, if I were to sell, I would probably ask $5,000 for the
boat/motor and trailer. 16 footer,tri-hull, holds 7 people, and
has 80Hp Merc. Plus a boat trailer.
Helpful hint: if you have kids, take them with you when you shop.
The guy I bought my boat from, saw my 2 pre-school daughters with me.
I told him I thought his price ($4,000) was too high for the used
boat/motor/trailer. When I started to walk away the girls looked back
at him with tears in their eyes. Then he hollered at me and said,
"Hey, wait a minute.. Let me see if I can bring the costs down!"
We made the deal...$3,700. Within 3 days I got a loan and a check
to pay the guy. Later that day, I took the family out on Lake
Champlain, went fishing, and the girls caught their first perch and
bass in their whole life!...
Good luck boat hunting!
John
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| 135.5 | got your boat | FDCV01::LEE | Wed Sep 07 1988 11:22 | 18 | |
CP,
Sounds like I have the boat for you. I have just purchase a new
boat and I'm look to a home for the old one. See the following and
see what you think.
1983 Thundercraft Tri-hull 16ft.
1982 Evinrude 70HP Outboard (new motor)
1983 Cox trailer
Full covers
I have used the boat only in fresh water since 1984, used in ocean
in 1983 about 6 times. Good ski boat, good fishing boat (I do both)
and hold six adults. If you are still looking, give me a call.
223-2327.
Dave
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