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 need help on buying a boat
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08/09/15 10:29 PM
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cooper2206
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Looking to buy my first boat In week or so looking to spend about $5000 max what do yall recommend? I would like it to be ready to fish out of and have electronics thanks for your help
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Re: need help on buying a boat
[Re: cooper2206]
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08/09/15 11:03 PM
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JIM SR.
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depends on what type of fishing you plan to do,..???
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Re: need help on buying a boat
[Re: cooper2206]
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08/10/15 12:02 AM
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cooper2206
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Green Horn
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Re: need help on buying a boat
[Re: cooper2206]
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08/10/15 12:06 AM
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JIM SR.
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http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/10758009/gonew/1/1994_Ranger_392V_$6500#UNREAD
start here,...see what he says..
Last edited by JIM SR.; 08/10/15 12:07 AM.
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Re: need help on buying a boat
[Re: cooper2206]
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08/10/15 12:27 AM
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Donald Harper
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I sold my 1998 Bass Tracker and it is listed for sale again in the boats for sale. He is only asking $4,500 for it. 18.5 foot boat with a 90 hp. Mariner. I upgraded the trailer to make long trips on the road. It will make you a great boat.
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Re: need help on buying a boat
[Re: cooper2206]
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08/10/15 12:45 AM
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cooper2206
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I've been looking at some of the ranger v series boats but I don't know alot about them are they good boats
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Re: need help on buying a boat
[Re: cooper2206]
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08/10/15 01:18 AM
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Bobby Milam
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Rangers are good boats. Where are you going to be fishing? I've seen some decent fiberglass boats around 5k. Do your homework on different boats to find one that will fit your needs the best. My next boat will be larger with more storage and handle rough water better than what I am in right now. Nothing ruins a day more than rough water and a boat that doesn't do well in it.
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Re: need help on buying a boat
[Re: JIM SR.]
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08/10/15 02:11 AM
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Frank the Tank
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http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/10758009/gonew/1/1994_Ranger_392V_$6500#UNREAD
start here,...see what he says.. I would go for this over an aluminum boat, Just my .02
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Re: need help on buying a boat
[Re: cooper2206]
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08/10/15 03:42 AM
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Santonio Banderas
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Bass tracker for that kind of money..... Add another 0 on the end and things change up a bit
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Re: need help on buying a boat
[Re: cooper2206]
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08/10/15 01:07 PM
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patriot07
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What kind of lake(s) will you be on? Big lakes, I'd go with an older Ranger. Small lakes, the Bass Tracker would be good.
Something in the 17'-18' range in good condition with a 90-150 hp motor would be a nice starter setup. I've got a 17' Triton with a 115 Evinrude and it's been a great boat. Dad bought it new in 1997 and I've had it the last 5 years. Never had a major problem.
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Re: need help on buying a boat
[Re: cooper2206]
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08/10/15 01:11 PM
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Undertaker56
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Bass tracker love mine.. 
I'm the last one to let you down!!!
Yes I am a real Undertaker..
I will give up my rod when you pry my cold dead hands off of it!!!!
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