If you do get a used boat, take it to reputable marine dealership and have it gone over and inspected for problems. Be sure to find on the diagnostics how many hours are on the boat. Used means they sold it for a reason and that is not always bad. 30 Grand isn't chump change now a days. Good luck!
I have a Triton and love it W/Merc!

Champion, Skeeter, Legend been sold too? Champion did go bankrupt due to bad management but Ranger boats never did. Genmar who was the corporation that owned Ranger went into bankruptcy. Meridian Sports sold Skeeter to Yamaha in the mid 90's. Legend was bought up and radically changed.

Whats the window you guys would stay in while buying a used boat? Yes, the boat I buy will have warranty on the motor.

In May 2010 I purchased a 2008 Skeeter with a 250 for approximately the amount you are willing to spend and I was very neverous. What made the difference for me was the engine had a 6 year warranty from Yahama through 2014. The engine had 66 hours when I purchased it. Generally nothing really happens with the hull. So engine warranty was very important for me.

Yeah I feel the same way, I know I want the lowest hours as possible. i just dont know my cut off as to how many.

With the economy still in the dumps. Gas being 3 bucks a gallon, lakes in drought situation, guys having newborns and mommy making them sell their boat, or pending divorce.

Used Boats are the way to go, always have been and always will. Just take it and have it checked out before you buy it

the guys at legend are awesome, customer service is unbeatable and that means alot. great boat and i am sure they all are just try them all and get the one you like not what someone else likes!

FishKiller

You need to get your bag of acorns and your bucket of Shiners and head back to Ivie

Wished I could, but there is some old broken down Ranger with just a temp guage at the boat ramp taking up the whole thing..

You will enjoy a Ranger !

thanks guys it will all come together once I decide on boat, merc or yami, lowrance or hum, motor guide or minn kota, ha

Write down a list of all the things you want on your boat. power pole, SI units, troling motor, 4bank charger, motor size and type....... Once you make your list only look for a boat with all those items. If you find one without one of your accessories try and get the guy to lower the price so you can purchase the missing accessories. Dont sacrifice anything. It might take a while to find the exact boat your want but it will be worth it. And always test drive it and have a mechanic look and the motor. Get as much information on the boat as possible. Hope this helps Jake

Buy the one you like the best, test drive em all, look at all the options that are on it and then make your decision. You are the only one that has to be happy with it

If you decide to add a BassCat to your perspective list, I would be more than happy to take you out one day in mine.