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Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
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01/01/11 09:40 PM
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Codemaster
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I'm going to be buying my first boat here very soon and wanted to get everyones personal opinion on the "Do's, Don'ts, and Must Have's" when looking around. I want to get a good idea on what a good first good boat would be. Keep in mind that I'll be looking at used boats, not new. All recommendations/suggestions are welcome...
Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment...
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Re: Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
[Re: Codemaster]
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01/01/11 09:49 PM
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Tom Groves
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Don`t buy from Broxtons Marine in Temple, TX.
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Re: Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
[Re: Codemaster]
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01/01/11 09:51 PM
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Crash8005
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Well you have the right start by buying used. Let someone else eat the "drive off the lot" depreciation. I have had two new boats and one used and will never buy new again.
Make sure that the horse power is the most that will legally fit on the boat. You will love the extra power and it will help with resale. Also, take it to a reputable mechanic and have him look the engine over and do a compression test.
Buy the biggest boat and motor that will fit in your budget. No matter how big it is, you will always want bigger or more storage, etc.
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Re: Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
[Re: Codemaster]
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01/01/11 09:54 PM
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Outdoordude
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Reliable engine was my #1 priority. Sound hull was #2. Looks #3.
Scott Jones
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Re: Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
[Re: Outdoordude]
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01/01/11 09:57 PM
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Jersey Dan
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You MUST have the engine checked out by a certified technician. (Compression test and everything else.) If your spending 25+ I wouldnt by without some warranty left on the engine.
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Re: Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
[Re: Jersey Dan]
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01/01/11 10:00 PM
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North Texas Bass Assasin
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If your spending 25+ I wouldnt by without some warranty left on the engine. +1...or of there has been any problem with then engine AT ALL
Last edited by North Texas Bass Assasin; 01/01/11 10:01 PM.
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Re: Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
[Re: Tom Groves]
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01/01/11 10:02 PM
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Phoenix 920 Pro xp
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Don`t buy from Broxtons Marine in Temple, TX. i have several friends who buy from him and they said they are excellent to do business with
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Re: Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
[Re: Phoenix 920 Pro xp]
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01/01/11 10:17 PM
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361V
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DO buy a Ranger, DON'T buy a champion, skeeter, procraft, stratos...
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Re: Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
[Re: 361V]
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01/01/11 10:27 PM
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fish4bass
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DON'T buy without a test drive on a lake with a little chop. Run everything on the boat through its paces. Including lights, pumps, TM, etc.
And I know who "Jeff" is.
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Re: Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
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01/01/11 10:36 PM
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Mike Keenan
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do some research first....ask for demo rides in all conditions, get a certified tech ( not a mechanic - a tech) to do a complete inspection on the boat. take to a good fiberglass shop in your area for a hull inspection....
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
[Re: 361V]
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01/01/11 10:37 PM
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Crash8005
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DO buy a Ranger, DON'T buy a champion, skeeter, procraft, stratos... Interesting statement. Guess you aren't biased. Care to elaborate on your reasoning? I have to disagree with this statement. It is like Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge. Buy what fits YOU. Champion, Skeeter, Stratos, Legend, Bass Cat, Phoenix, etc. are all great boats.
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Re: Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
[Re: Outdoordude]
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01/01/11 10:39 PM
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elkhartdom
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Reliable engine was my #1 priority. Sound hull was #2. Looks #3. +1
at the sound of my name, fish tremble HI HO SILVER AWAY!!!ranger Z521,250 sho,black and silver TD: BMET 6263 http://theboatcentertx.combmoet@facebook "I humble myself before God, there the list ends" Sam Houston
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Re: Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
[Re: elkhartdom]
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01/01/11 10:51 PM
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J-2
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Buy the boat that makes you happy not what everyone else says is a good deal. Have the motor checked by a certified tech.
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Re: Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
[Re: J-2]
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01/01/11 10:56 PM
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921ELITE Cranker
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Think about the resale value when you are buying. I have always been a Ranger guy and they ALWAYS sell when it comes time for another one. You may save some money by buying a different brand but it cost you when you go to sell it. Look at resale values of name brands like Ranger, Skeeter, BassCat, Triton and then buy according to your taste and budget.
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Re: Do's and Don'ts when buying a boat....
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01/01/11 11:01 PM
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Chad711
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Make sure the title is in the owners name before you drive out to look at the boat. Do not buy a boat if the title is not in that persons name already. Lots of people slack on getting this stuff done and they also do it to get around paying sales tax.
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