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Have you ever regretted selling a solid older boat?
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07/28/22 03:36 PM
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Dwhite206
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Green Horn
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Guys,
Need some wisdom.
I have a 2001 Champion 206. Its in really good shape, runs hard and just added duel poles this year. I'm just going back an forth with selling it. Payments and good, insurance is a tad high but ol well.
So my question to the form is.. have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
If I did sell I would not be getting a replacement for a while because me and my wife are in the process of house hunting. ( I know we are on point with our timing of this process lol). I'm ok with parting ways with but on the other hand I really do love this boat.
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Re: Have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
[Re: Dwhite206]
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07/28/22 03:40 PM
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Okie Poke
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If you can still afford it while buying a house, keep it. Feds took another 3/4 of percent hike today. House buying isn't getting any easier. Hopefully, you got some green stash put away. That 206 is a great boat, though. GL!
๐ Dallas Cowboys....eventual Superbowl Champions ๐
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Re: Have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
[Re: Dwhite206]
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07/28/22 03:50 PM
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Der Vorsteher
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I sold my Champion, regretted it for a long time.
Team Wolfs
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Re: Have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
[Re: Dwhite206]
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07/28/22 03:55 PM
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Dan21XRS
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I had a 1997 Sprint 207DC (pre Travis) that was one of the best riding boats I ever owned. Probably should have held onto it and repowered... Also had a 2002 Bullet 20XD that the kids still are mad I let go... Now my 21XRS is my last boat so I won't have the feeling of regrert ever again... Dan
"The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people you use it on aren't in a very good mood"... Lou Holtz
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Re: Have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
[Re: Dwhite206]
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07/28/22 04:05 PM
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Rube G.
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Extreme Angler
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I had a 1995 Skeeter 200zx, the best boat that I have ever owned, it took rough water better than the 195 Chargers that I used to run.
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Re: Have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
[Re: Dwhite206]
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07/28/22 04:13 PM
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Chuck A
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Heck Yes!!!! With the prices on used boats these days I sold mine for about $10,000 too low
Chuck A. Fightin' Texas Aggie '85 GIG'EM AGGIES Skeeter ZX250 Yamaha HPDI 300
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Re: Have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
[Re: Dwhite206]
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07/28/22 04:28 PM
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BThomas
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Re: Have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
[Re: Dwhite206]
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07/28/22 04:51 PM
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Weekender1
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100% Yes, To get the 2015 Skeeter FX20 I am in now I sold a paid for 2009 Skeeter ZX 250. That 09 needed some updates on graphs and a few other things but the boat was solid and probably the only boat I have ever owned that I really regret selling. Regretted it the day I saw it go away.
Jody
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Re: Have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
[Re: Dwhite206]
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07/28/22 04:53 PM
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avid_basser
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The only time I regret it is when I look at my home now with the space I have and think...had I just waited a few more years. I could have bought a 20' and not an 18'.
Seriously, I do miss my old girl. She ran like a raped ape for being so old. Wasn't a speed demon, but got on plane quickly and was very fun to drive.
1997 Nitro 700LX DC w/ 120 Force
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Re: Have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
[Re: Dwhite206]
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07/28/22 05:31 PM
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Jpurdue
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I have a 2013 Skeeter TZX 190. I always ask myself, what's a new boat going to do that my current paid for boat doesn't? All I can really come up with is that a newer bigger boat wouldn't fit in my garage and instead of going 64mph it would go 74mph. So it keep it. Solid bird.
"Bragging may not bring happiness, but no man having caught a large fish goes home through an alley." -A.L. www.LunkerLore.com
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Re: Have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
[Re: Dwhite206]
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07/28/22 05:38 PM
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Douglas J
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Right up until I backed the next one in the water!
He without sin cast the first shiner.
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Re: Have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
[Re: Dwhite206]
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07/28/22 05:58 PM
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ToadSnatcher14
Team Slot Fish
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I donโt, I sold both my other boats to my buds and I still get to fish out of them from time to time.
Well, let me back upโฆ one of them I think might have sunk in his shop covered in dust.
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Re: Have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
[Re: Dwhite206]
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07/28/22 07:10 PM
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1oldbassguy
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never regretted selling a boat --- but I totally regret selling my 71' Cuda
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Re: Have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
[Re: Dwhite206]
#14432978
07/28/22 07:17 PM
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Fish Killer
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Big Sexy
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Thought about it soo many nights.. My 2005 TZX200 isn't as pretty as she used to be, but I have updated the electronics, bought a new Ultrex a few years ago. Had a new power head put on about 4 years ago, and put new seats in it about the same time. Needs new carpet, and the old POS trailer isn't far from needing to be replaced. Yea I can still get what i paid for it 15 years ago, but for a like to like replacement for what I already have would be closer to 50-60K now
I know i would like a new really shiny boat, but this one is paid for and I dont want to regret taking on another payment.
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Re: Have you ever regretted selling an solid older boat.
[Re: Dwhite206]
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07/28/22 07:52 PM
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Lone_Wolf
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I have a Legend right now I know I would regret if I sold. I will probably just continue to re-power until it don't float anymore.
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