1999 Basscat Cougar
Finally had to re-power in 2016 after 225 EFI layed down with 1700 hrs
They priced me out of the new boat market years ago. Bought it brand new in 98 for $27K
I will probably be buried in this boat.

Not a thing wrong with that! Great looking boat.

My 94 Ranger 364V. She's currently getting a face lift. Wet sand and polish, Ultrex, Garmin 93SV (x2) with live scope, Hydraulic steering.

Man those were and still are one of the best looking boats ever made!

I can't blame you for not selling her!

Pulled this one back from south Florida a few weeks ago. 1987 Intrepid CC. Can't afford a new one this size . The boat itself is mostly original and is in excellent shape. Excited to get it on the water.

2004 Triton with a 2021 Merc

I ACTUALLY BOUGHT A NEW BOAT IN THE BEGINNING. A 93 Procraft 186 in 94. After 17 years I upgraded to a 2000 21' Hawk which lasted for about 2 years until it got swamped in a winter storm parked on a beach. Don't ask!
Next was a 96 19 1/2' Bumble Bee which I won on a $4000 bid off of E-bay. Had an upgraded 99 175 and it was a great little boat that got very squirrely at about 55 mph. The guy who had it said it went 75. On his speedo. When I put my gps on it it went almost 60 top end.
Then a neighbor said he was moving and was selling his 93 Ranger 491 VS. A single console, which most weren't back in the early 90's. It came with a 94 200 Evinrude and hadn't been in the water for 4 years sitting out in the elements under trees. To say the inside was in bad shape wouldn't be untrue. Ant and roaches enjoying a good home inside. But the seller put a new Minn Kota Fortrex, new seats and new tires. And was asking $4000 which is what I paid for it. Good bones is good bones.
The Evinrude wouldn't start anytime it got cold out which was a real pain when starting out on any morning or even afternoon after running ten miles.
So I added two used 12' Talons and had a 94 Mercury 200 EFI put on and am dealing with other minor repairs but I love this boat. It will be my last for sure. I also added a pole in the floor to help steady myself while moving up on and off of the front deck. It has already saved me from a serious fall which I don't need at my age.
And when the mechanicals are all completed I will get to the carpets.

I love this thread!

I love seeing old boats that have been well maintained or restored. They function perfectly and I believe most boats do not end up with the lifespan they should due to poor maintenance and mans desire to have "new and shiny" things. I guess it helps the industry to pump out new ones to those that can afford the crazy prices, but there is a lot of waste involved. No reason a fiberglass boat should not last 100+ years baring any encounters with non water entities.

I'm doing a SECOND restore on my 83 Sea Nymph Striper to give her a new lease on life. Very capable boat. Can creep through 1 foot of water and have had her 30 miles offshore. Cant wait to get her going again.

Not as old as some on here, but I've had this '04 Skeeter since 2013 and it has been a workhorse. Bought it from an airman at Ft Walton Beach, Fl., off craigslist of all places.

That is a good thing about having an older Basscat. The design doesn't change. That looks like a brand new boat. Good job.

My work in progress... 2005 Triton TR-186. Bought it for 5 grand and been fishing it for 2 years now...

Very Nice!

They sure make them to last a lifetime....

My 2000 Blue Wave is sitting at the shop waiting on a 2020 yamaha 200hp repower. My old motor was going to need a full
fuel system rebuild. I did not want to put that much money in a 20 year old motor. I love my Blue Wave hull,
perfect layout for the way I fish. I never even considered a new boat.

MO

That's a heck of a deal, been looking for a Triton like that for a while but never seen one close to that price.