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Post by charlielatour on Mar 21, 2011 20:31:51 GMT -1
;D well, I am taking the plunge.
What should i look for when choosing a used boat? Motor, trailer, whatever?
And afetr that , whats the v=best path to great SAFE boating? Any and all comments welcome.
Charlie Latour
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ProMo
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Post by ProMo on Mar 31, 2011 10:31:10 GMT -1
Welcome Charlie, i beleive there is a Nice Triton for sale on Swap & Sell on this very forum. When you see a boat you want go to www.nada.com and see what it's really worth. Mo ;D |
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Post by IceAAA on Mar 31, 2011 21:49:33 GMT -1
It really depends on your budget and how comfortable you are with a boat. I bought my first boat a couple years ago. I'm glad I got a good condition used boat and saved some money to re-learn all things things I had seen and learned as a kid fishing. That got me comfortable and safe on the water before I stepped up to something with more power. There are alot of guys on here that will help you with what to do once you narrow down a range(r) of what fits for you.
Andy
Like the subliminal advertising Keith? ;D
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Post by crizzel on Mar 31, 2011 22:51:10 GMT -1
#1 when you want one an if it doesnt have warranty get a compression test an a vs leakage test done. Have a marina looks it over. It will be the best $100 you ever spent. Make sure the transom isnt cracked. Get in the boat to see if theres no soft spots. Take the cowl off the power head an look for any metal shavings. Also look at the bolts. If there chipped have paint missing, thats a good way to tell if the motors been worked on.. Especially look at the head bolts! I can go on ann on... I'd buy one with a warranty if you can affort it!
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Post by dannyp on Mar 31, 2011 23:59:46 GMT -1
All suggestions are good and valid as far as the boat goes,,, Also give the trailer a good look over just as you would as if you are buying a car,,, remember that boat is going to sit on that trailer more than in the water... Once you make the purchase the GA DNR web site has a good boater safety course with a sample test online you can take.
Good luck
Dannyp
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Post by bigman51 on Apr 5, 2011 0:24:02 GMT -1
Charlie if you have not purchased your boat yet let me say that not knowing your wants and finances it may be helpful to take your time. I have purchased 3 bass boats off the internet and was lied to even by a church deacon. My thoughts would be to consider a new boat with warranty and payments can be stretched out over as much as 10 to 12 years. Don't do like me and have to make a boat out of someone else used and misused leftover. Most people are honest but be well aware there are those that are not. Good luck and good fishing. Randy
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Post by charlielatour on Apr 7, 2011 19:08:28 GMT -1
thanks everyone. I ended up buying a 79 Ranger V178, Evinrude 115 trolling motor and 2 older fish finders, Needs carpet, i have taking the motor and treed to rock it up and down with no deflection of the transom as far as i can tell. I hope it was worth the money I paid, Motor has 120 compression on one cylinder and about 155 to 120 onn the other three, steady and holding.Hope to see y'all out on the lake. Look for an older grey and black ranger in need of some shiny on it LOL
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