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 Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: JKib]
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12/17/16 01:26 AM
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EZ_Legend
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That boat is Beautiful and looks to be well kept, I would hang on to it if I were you Thanks, it is clean it comes with some age marks... after seeing some of the new ones she looks really old.... :-( but like I said she is solid!
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Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: goodman1389]
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12/17/16 01:32 AM
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tx2va07
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In all seriousness.... Think about the last 10-12 times you've been out fishing. Has there been anything you've felt like you just had to have in a new boat on a consistent basis? I do this all the time, I have a 17ft Tracker and I always look at the bigger, nicer boats. For what I do, my boat is perfect for me so I don't plan on trading anytime soon. I'm not looking at buying a new boat, but man does this comment make a lot of sense. Never have I been on the water and thought to myself that I want a new and better boat. The only things I've felt like I want or needed were things I can add to my current one (Talons, graphs, etc.). The only time I wish I had a nicer and newer boat is when I'm at the boat ramp and see a lot of nice ones or I'm at home and not fishing.
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Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: goodman1389]
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12/17/16 01:47 AM
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EZ_Legend
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In all seriousness.... Think about the last 10-12 times you've been out fishing. Has there been anything you've felt like you just had to have in a new boat on a consistent basis? I do this all the time, I have a 17ft Tracker and I always look at the bigger, nicer boats. For what I do, my boat is perfect for me so I don't plan on trading anytime soon. Well said, I guess the only thing is looks. That does not justify selling.
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Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: tx2va07]
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12/17/16 01:50 AM
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EZ_Legend
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[quote=goodman1389]In all seriousness.... Think about the last 10-12 times you've been out fishing. Has there been anything you've felt like you just had to have in a new boat on a consistent basis? I do this all the time, I have a 17ft Tracker and I always look at the bigger, nicer boats. For what I do, my boat is perfect for me so I don't plan on trading anytime soon.
I'm not looking at buying a new boat, but man does this comment make a lot of sense. Never have I been on the water and thought to myself that I want a new and better boat. The only things I've felt like I want or needed were things I can add to my current one (Talons, graphs, etc.). The only time I wish I had a nicer and newer boat is when I'm at the boat ramp and see a lot of nice ones or I'm at home and not fishing. You are on to something right there my friend.
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Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: CCTX]
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12/17/16 01:52 AM
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EZ_Legend
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it
Always the risk of the newer boat having issues True, once you "know" your boat it is a big risk.
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Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: EZ_Legend]
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12/17/16 02:08 AM
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lipjerk
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Best way to fight the urge is go price a new one and check out the payments. And they'll probably pi$$ you off when they tell you what they'll give you for yours trade in. You can probably get all that done tomorrow in about an hour.  Lol! Yes, you are probly right in the money. 
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Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: EZ_Legend]
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12/17/16 04:21 AM
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burner42
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I never buy anything new. Can't stand the depreciation once it's out the dealers door. I have always searched and found exactly what I want in a year or two old car or boat, sometimes you get lucky and find someone desperate to sell and take a big loss. There are some beautiful boats out there that are a year old. Sell your boat, trading in is for suckers, you never get what it's worth. Look around, take your time, and you will find the right boat. Sounds like your happy with yours so no need to rush it. Either way, good luck, it's a tough decision, especially when you have something you like.
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Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: EZ_Legend]
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12/17/16 04:37 AM
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nate king
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how much you want for it.
sponsored by Photo Bucket LLC I'm thinking Nate is probably right.
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Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: EZ_Legend]
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12/17/16 04:55 AM
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stratos1760dv
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Great post. You only get to go around once but be responsible! How about newer not new? That boat would look just as good with hydraulic jackplate, pro Xs or sho, power poles 2 or 312 inch touch screen electronics new ultrex minn Kota side scan 3D. Can't a good fiberglass shop make it look new and new carpet and seats, lights in boxes with the good all steel locks and gas piston shocks, LED TRAILER LIGHTS AND LED lights in gunnels. It's a ranger so all the seats can be remade by ranger and might be able improve cockpit sea s for smoother ride.
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Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: EZ_Legend]
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12/17/16 09:50 AM
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pinesaddict
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Asking that question on this page is the same as walking into a AA meeting and asking how to not start drinking.
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Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: EZ_Legend]
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12/17/16 12:27 PM
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anthonyhicks101
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It's all perspective.
Can you afford a new boat/payment comfortably? If yes, you have to decide if its worth it to you.
As far as your current boat, Im sure you realize that theres guys out there thatd kick someones @ss to have a boat that nice.
I have a 1999 Cobra 201d bought used in 2004. At the time it was as close to my dream rig as I could ever afford. Its paid off now and still as close to my dream rig as Im probably EVER going to be able to afford. And I love it the same as day one every time Im in it.
So.back to the first question.. Can you afford a new boat/payment comfortably?
anthonyhicks101 for president! Greatness right there.
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Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: EZ_Legend]
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12/17/16 01:23 PM
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Okie Poke
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Go out in 25mph winds and your urges will become a reality.
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Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: Okie Poke]
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12/17/16 01:34 PM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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Go out in 25mph winds and your urges will become a reality.
I ain't gonna spend that much money to fish in 25mph wind, in fact I probably ain't gonna fish in 25mph wind period. Been there and done that and it ain't fun even in a 22ft. boat. I'd rather put new line on my reels on those days. 
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed.
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Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: EZ_Legend]
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12/17/16 02:10 PM
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Curtbass
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1. Pick the boat you want. Final price. Payment amount. Trade in amount from dealer. Keep Ranger
2. Leave dealership, deposit payment amount into savings on way home. Keep Ranger
4. Continue to Deposit payment amount into savings each month. Keep Ranger
5. 6 years/Pat self on back for saving all that money. If you would have bought new youd be looking at a 6yr old boat ,wanting a new one.. Keep Ranger.
Oops I skipped #3. Keep Ranger.
Last edited by Curtbass; 12/17/16 02:21 PM.
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Re: How do I fight the urge?!
[Re: EZ_Legend]
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12/17/16 02:18 PM
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Huckleberry
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1. Pick boat you want.
2. Buy it
3. Enjoy it, you earned it.
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