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Buying first boat..... opinions needed on two I'm considering
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09/13/17 10:06 PM
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EvanVidal
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The first boat is a 83' Ranger 350v w/200 Merc XR4 May need Trolling motor (the guy never used it or had it hooked up), 2 batteries and new seats. Other than that, runs good no issues. The second boat is a 89' sk1700 w/ 150 Johnson Fast Strike Needs electronics and a couple switches. Everything else works. Pros and cons and opinions welcome. Thanks guys! (And Gals)
Last edited by EvanVidal; 09/13/17 10:07 PM.
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Re: Buying first boat..... opinions needed on two I'm considering
[Re: EvanVidal]
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09/13/17 10:12 PM
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tcTX
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is that a lefty Skeeter? or is the pic backwards? is that steering on the port side?
tcTX BassCat Cougar FTD Yamaha VZ250
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Re: Buying first boat..... opinions needed on two I'm considering
[Re: EvanVidal]
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09/13/17 10:12 PM
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Wayne McLean
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I had an 83 350V as my first bass boar--Great ride, good fishability. Merc motor was good. Cannot comment on the other.
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Re: Buying first boat..... opinions needed on two I'm considering
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09/13/17 10:30 PM
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RKT
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I have owned one of those Skeeters. Do not buy it.
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Re: Buying first boat..... opinions needed on two I'm considering
[Re: tcTX]
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09/13/17 10:33 PM
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EvanVidal
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Yes it is a center console left side driver.
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Re: Buying first boat..... opinions needed on two I'm considering
[Re: RKT]
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09/13/17 10:33 PM
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EvanVidal
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I have owned one of those Skeeters. Do not buy it. Can you explain a little bit on why.
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Re: Buying first boat..... opinions needed on two I'm considering
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09/13/17 10:40 PM
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David Burton
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Check the transom, check the transom, and when you are done, check the transom! Look from the inside for any half-baked "fix" attempts.
Otherwise go with the boat that will be the least amount of work. Electronics and switches are usually easy fixes.
David Burton 2015 Skeeter FX 21 +Ultrex +Helix 12 (x3) +Mega360 +MegaLive
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Re: Buying first boat..... opinions needed on two I'm considering
[Re: EvanVidal]
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09/13/17 11:05 PM
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RKT
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EvanVidal = PM sent to you
Last edited by RKT; 09/13/17 11:06 PM.
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Re: Buying first boat..... opinions needed on two I'm considering
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09/13/17 11:15 PM
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Alfredo
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Make sure you check out the trailer axle for any cracks or signs or impending failure on a boat that age. Dropping an axle on a single axle trailer can make for a very bad fishing trip.
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