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A run on boats...
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07/02/20 02:29 AM
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wh2004
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Are boat sales off the charts or what? I’ve been trying to find a boat a month now. Started out wanting a specific tracker and everywhere in the state is sold out. Now looking at Xpress. A dealer in Alabama 11 hours away has a few lol. But I’d like an upgraded tm which they say is hard to find right now. I’m trying to avoid ordering a boat and missing out on the whole summer. Maybe I’m going to Alabama. Geez
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Re: A run on boats...
[Re: wh2004]
#13615836
07/02/20 03:13 AM
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BigDozer66
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Yes all the manufacturers are running skeleton crews or no crews at all. They still show both of the 190 TX Tourney Editions with 115's on it here in Lufkin. My offer still stands brother! I can run by there tomorrow and look at them and tell you whatever you want to know about them. 
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step
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Re: A run on boats...
[Re: BigDozer66]
#13615872
07/02/20 03:36 AM
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wh2004
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Yes all the manufacturers are running skeleton crews or no crews at all. They still show both of the 190 TX Tourney Editions with 115's on it here in Lufkin. My offer still stands brother! I can run by there tomorrow and look at them and tell you whatever you want to know about them.  If you don’t mind doing that I would really appreciate it. I forgot all about that to be honest. I thought the salesman called me and said it only had a 90 on it but I think that was the jasper salesman. Specifically looking for the white with 115 pro xs and vinyl flooring. Would love to upgrade the trolling motor to ultrex but not sure that place would do that.
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Re: A run on boats...
[Re: wh2004]
#13615908
07/02/20 04:32 AM
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BigDozer66
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Yes all the manufacturers are running skeleton crews or no crews at all. They still show both of the 190 TX Tourney Editions with 115's on it here in Lufkin. My offer still stands brother! I can run by there tomorrow and look at them and tell you whatever you want to know about them.  If you don’t mind doing that I would really appreciate it. I forgot all about that to be honest. I thought the salesman called me and said it only had a 90 on it but I think that was the jasper salesman. Specifically looking for the white with 115 pro xs and vinyl flooring. Would love to upgrade the trolling motor to ultrex but not sure that place would do that. I'll go by and see. It doesn't give all the details on them on the website but it did say 1 was white and the other was red I think. 
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step
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Re: A run on boats...
[Re: wh2004]
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07/02/20 05:39 AM
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wh2004
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If they sell ranger, xpress, Lund, or G3 and have any 18 footers please let me know. X18 pro in the xpress. I’ll pm my phone number.
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Re: A run on boats...
[Re: wh2004]
#13616065
07/02/20 12:43 PM
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T Bird
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To answer your question, Yes! Boat sales are booming and not just in Texas. All my contacts in the industry say they are enjoying a great year.
You figure between the Covid business closures and low interest rates, more and more people are heading outdoors. My 2 local lakes have been packed on weekdays during this Covid mess.
Okie by birth, Texan by choice. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2021/01/full-47849-80883-111.jpg) USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989
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Re: A run on boats...
[Re: T Bird]
#13616123
07/02/20 01:17 PM
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BigDozer66
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To answer your question, Yes! Boat sales are booming and not just in Texas. All my contacts in the industry say they are enjoying a great year.
You figure between the Covid business closures and low interest rates, more and more people are heading outdoors. My 2 local lakes have been packed on weekdays during this Covid mess. Most of our lakes have been jammed packed during the week as well. 
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step
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Re: A run on boats...
[Re: wh2004]
#13616130
07/02/20 01:21 PM
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steve@S2Marine
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yes, excellent boat sales, and low production make for a low inventory at the dealerships.
i'm having one of the best years ever in just jack plates sales.
we've been fortunate enough to sell alot of Legend Craft alum boats and are finalizing a deal to become a Mercury dealer.
Last edited by steve@hydrodynamics; 07/02/20 01:21 PM.
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Re: A run on boats...
[Re: steve@S2Marine]
#13616362
07/02/20 03:31 PM
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BigDozer66
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yes, excellent boat sales, and low production make for a low inventory at the dealerships.
i'm having one of the best years ever in just jack plates sales.
we've been fortunate enough to sell alot of Legend Craft alum boats and are finalizing a deal to become a Mercury dealer.
Congrats brother!  I'm in the AC Wholesale business and there are a lot of people who have decided they don't need or they don't have the money to change their AC systems right now. We are doing a lot of sales in repair parts which has hurt or business some but not as bad as the ones who have been forced to shut down. 
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step
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Re: A run on boats...
[Re: wh2004]
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07/03/20 02:18 AM
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Stump jumper
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Not sure about boats but i know a lot of trolling motors are on backorder. I have been looking at 5Is and they have been about a month out. I will just make it through summer with my Great White. I have not seen a new or used truck on Rockwall Toyotas lot for weeks with the dxception of 1 F150 but who wants one of those.
2200 Bay Champ/200 Mercury Optimax 2017 Tundra TSS 4x4 Crewmax 5.7L
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Re: A run on boats...
[Re: wh2004]
#13656662
08/04/20 11:17 PM
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TreeBass
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This explains alot! I'm shopping, and the inventory is very limited right now, frustrating. I'm guessing next year
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Re: A run on boats...
[Re: TreeBass]
#13658162
08/06/20 03:09 AM
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BigDozer66
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This explains alot! I'm shopping, and the inventory is very limited right now, frustrating. I'm guessing next year What are you looking for? 
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step
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Re: A run on boats...
[Re: wh2004]
#13658298
08/06/20 11:55 AM
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TreeBass
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Center console, bay / hybrid, 19-21', yamaha eng 115-200 preferred
Last edited by TreeBass; 08/06/20 03:11 PM.
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Re: A run on boats...
[Re: wh2004]
#13660244
08/08/20 01:30 AM
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BigDozer66
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Would something along the lines of a 2020 G3 Bay 20 DLX Tunnel w/ a Yamaha 150 SHO be something that would fit the bill? If so shoot me a PM and I'll give you some details. 
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step
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Re: A run on boats...
[Re: wh2004]
#13661333
08/09/20 01:10 PM
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TreeBass
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good looking boat, but its aluminum. We've decided glass is the direction we want to go. Looking at Tidewater and Nauticstar right now. thanks
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