Bought a nice 06 Bass Cat yesterday - thanks for everyone's referrals, advice and ads. Steve 12-16-11
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Hello,

I am looking for a very clean, as near new/perfect condition as possible Bass Cat or Ranger. I am an honest individual cash buyer in the Dallas, TX area. No scams or gimmicks. Would like to limit search area to 2 -3 hrs radius of Dallas for now, but willing to expand later if can’t find the right one here locally. Ready to buy as soon as I find the right one at a fair price.

Desired features include:
- Super clean, 2004 or newer year model, garage kept 19 or 20 foot boat, single or dual console with no physical damage and nice looking color scheme. Like red, but open to other colors too
- 2004 or newer year model, 200 or more HP Mercury Optimax or XS engine with under 200 hours only please
- Motorguide or Minkota foot controlled trolling motor
- Hotfoot & Jackplate
- Lowrance or Hummingbird finders, color with GPS
- Onboard 3 or 4 bank charger
- Custom fit boat cover
- Tandem axle trailer, preferably with brakes and swing away tongue
- Need to stay under $30k, but willing to negotiate based on boat’s book value

Would like to find and buy ASAP. Been looking a few weeks already with not much luck so far. Please send me info and pictures if you have one that fits this description. I will respond quickly. Send the pics and boat details to: colbydell@gmail.com

Thank you!

Hey Steve,

Check this one out, it's brand spanking new, and in your price range.

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/6848333/2012_ZX190_Skeeter#Post6848333

Hey Steve I have an 08 Ranger 198 with a 200 optimax and 36 hours on it for 28500.00. Full warranties.

Go with Yamaha unless you want some serious issues later down the line.. Just throwin' that out there and I've owned both

sounds very interesting, could you please send pictures to: colbydell@gmail.com

Thank you!

Sometimes it takes months to find that perfect rig but patience it key in my opinion, you wont be sorry when you end up with your perfect boat. Good luck sir.

Here's mine. It meets your requests except it's a Skeeter with a Yamaha.


http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/6495857/2004_Skeeter_ZX_225#Post6495857

Steve I sent you a PM. Did you receive it ok?
randy

look up basspuma on here, he's got an 08 basscat

2008 Champion

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbt..._REDUCED#UNREAD

2008 Champion

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbt..._REDUCED#UNREAD

Looks like nice boat, but think I want to try to find a red or at least partially red one.

I thought he said Bass Cat or Ranger with an Optimax and a dual axle trailer?

I know a couple of guy's that work on Yamaha's and they stay pretty busy, just my two cents..

Busy replacing powerheads.

Steve
take a look at this one,very clean taken real good care of.

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/6871746/05_Ranger_Z20_For_Sale#Post6871746

Steve,

Take a look at my boat I'm selling through Fun N Sun. It is older than what you are looking for by 2 years. But... This boat is very well maintained. I purchased the boat from the original owner from Indiana 3 years ago. It had 102 hours on it and was garage kept. He kept it polished and shined and it never saw rain till I got it. It now has 356 hours on it all put on by me. I did have to store it outside unfortunately but it was covered the entire time. I kept it waxed and took care of seats and upholstery as best I could. I think you will find it to be in every bit as good a shape as the minimum year range you were looking at 04' and probably as clean as most 06's You will save some money and it might be a win/win as you will get the quality you are looking for at a reduced price.

You can shoot me a PM and I can give you my phone number to discuss. Or you could call Jay or Monte at the number they listed in the post.

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbt...500#Post6771612

Give Monte Reagan a call at Fun-N-Sun Boats in Hurst. He will find you what you are looking for! 817-280-0303. Tell him Sonny Sent you!

PM sent

I love these posts as it always appears that there just aren't any good used boats out there anymore.

Good luck in your search sir - post of pic of you and your first bass in your new boat when you can.

Pm sent.

Call Fred at Diamond Sports Marine in Rockwall. I was in your exact situation and Fred helped me locate a great opportunity. DSM service after the sale has been exceptional. My next upgrade will start and end with Fred and Diamond Sports Marine.

DSM, ROCKWALL. 972-722-7843

Hey Steve. Did you see the pictures of the red ranger I have forsale?

Steve I know this is a little more boat and money than you asked for but you wont need to trade up in a year or two when you get bored.
This boat is super nice and priced to sell!
$ 33,000.00 is a steal for this much Ranger!
Let me know if I can help.
http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/6888733/1

http://basscatowners.yuku.com/topic/1885...ONSOLE-HUMMINBI

This is my 2011 Basscat Pantera 4 loaded up. Nada retail 50k low retail 45k selling $39900.00

Thank you Hawg. I have no doubt your boat is a good deal, it's just out of my price range. Thank you and good luck.

I emailed you some pictures of the red ranger with the mercury on it. Did you see them?

Up in classifieds

Steve, I know that it is not a Ranger or BassCat, but I have a team member that is selling his loaded 2009 Stratos 201XL Evolution W/ 250 Etec that has warr. until Feb 2014, has all that you listed & then some, great deal @ $27000, will do an in & out through our dealership. Boat is listed in boats for sale, price is below low wholesale. Red & silver! Let me know if you are interested.
Joe Lee - Dean's Marine 325-949-7471 joe@deansmarine.com

Steve, Sent PM.
I have a really nice Ranger 198 VX with Evinrude 200, tandem trailer, HDS 8, structure scan, cover.

You just need to be patient and look in all the right places, you'll find what your looking for for a lot less money than you are willing to spend. After a couple months of looking I recently bought a 2005 Skeeter TZX 200 with a 200 3.3L HPDI with only 138 hrs on it, boat was indoor stored and very well maintained and paid $17,500. It did need updated GPS units but other than that it is ready to rock and roll. It was even the color scheme I was looking for. I found it on Craigslist and feel like it was a great deal.

WOW ! What a beauty !

Thank you

Congrats!

Lets have some pics, I am glad to hear you are happy with your boat!

Here you go: http://s687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/colbytx/06%20Bass%20Cat%20Classic/