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 Re: Boat Advice
[Re: Jimfishes]
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03/27/13 11:49 PM
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Skeeterg180
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Get a used boat thats paid for, then save $200 a month for the first year. that saved money should cover most break downs.
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Re: Boat Advice
[Re: Jimfishes]
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03/27/13 11:58 PM
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RedTop
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Working to retire and drive my Ranger to work everyday...
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Re: Boat Advice
[Re: Jimfishes]
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03/28/13 12:03 AM
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fizzpot
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Re: Boat Advice
[Re: Jimfishes]
#8759812
03/28/13 12:15 AM
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,141
Rodney2100
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Don't buy this time of year...if you want 17.5-18.5 ft....get a 19-20ft used boat...175-200 hp min....shop around find something that has been taken care off and not sitting outside. Have the entire boat checked prior to buying.....try to find something you can purchase an extended warranty from the manufacturer. You might have to spend a little more money upfront, but It will save you in the long run. It is a buyers market right now...shop around and do not get into a hurry. If you get into a hurry you will over pay EVERY time. Good luck and enjoy your retirement.
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Re: Boat Advice
[Re: Jimfishes]
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03/28/13 12:20 AM
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BriannShell
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#4...if you're patient and do your homework you can find an excellent used bass boat in that price range. I looked for a while and eventually found exactly what I wanted.
Lions do not concern themselves with the opinions of sheep
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Re: Boat Advice
[Re: Jeezy]
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03/28/13 12:32 AM
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Eric Reeves
Pro Angler
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Personally I would choose #4 and save the money I would have spent on a boat payment for a rainy day or boat trouble. This!
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Re: Boat Advice
[Re: Jimfishes]
#8759983
03/28/13 12:50 AM
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Donald Harper
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I am also retired and still buy a new boat every two years because I am not ready for that last boat yet. My dealer is Sandy Creek Marina at Breckenridge. I try to take customers down there every chance I get just to look around.
If you live close enough you are welcome to ride down anytime and lunch is on me. We will talk and I believe I can help you make the right decision and find you a boat that will fill your retirement needs. Please PM me or call: 432-553-1874
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Re: Boat Advice
[Re: Jimfishes]
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03/28/13 01:00 AM
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Hoghunter36
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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#4 you can find many boats for less than 15k that are better than the new ones you mentioned
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Re: Boat Advice
[Re: Jimfishes]
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03/28/13 01:23 AM
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Mike Murphy
Extreme Angler
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Buy New, no problems and if they are they are the boat or motor or trolling motor or depth/gps peps problem.
You buy a good boat at your age and it will be your last one. Doit, spend the money you cant take it with you.
And do look around before you buy.....buy close the home.
mi dos centavos
Mike Murphy
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Re: Boat Advice
[Re: Jimfishes]
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03/28/13 02:35 AM
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Strait1277
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I know a guy selling a 22 foot ranger for 33500 with only 50 hours on it. It has 250 on it and drives like a Cadillac in wind. I wish I had the money to buy it. He's in Texas. Older you get the smoother you want the ride for you and the mrs.
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Re: Boat Advice
[Re: Jimfishes]
#8760570
03/28/13 02:40 AM
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Fastest115GP100
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#4.... Do some good searching and u will find what you are looking for.
The Ruger GP100 is KING
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