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 I bit the bullet and bought a new boat today
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02/29/04 01:21 AM
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Allfish
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After more than a year of looking at center consoles, and 4 months of negotiating prices, I finally bought a new bay boat today! The boat for me turned out to be the Polar 2310. Thanks everyone here at the TFF who answered my questions as I narrowed my search, and those who referred me the "The Hulltruth.com", you helped me choose the right boat for me and my family. I went with the Honda 225 and a Riptide TM. Lowrance x-135 on the CC and an Eagle 480 on the bow. Other family requirements were a bimini top and ski toe. I'll be working on breaking in the motor and getting familiar with her on Grapevine tomorrow - don't even care if the weather is foul. I'll post a pic as soon as I figure out how to do it here on the TFF.
I feel I must add one more comment because I have never been more delighted with a major vehicle purchasing experience in my life. Vaughn Whittle at Jerry Whittle Boats in Lewisville made my purchasing experience very pleasant. Absolutely no pressure! Very reasonable on my trade-in Fish-n-ski (I checked the retail/wholesale value of the boat) most dealers I spoke with didn't want to deal with a trade-in. He also accommodated the minor adjustments I requested at no extra charge, and there were quite a few.
I'm thinking of naming her
"Megabyte" since I work in technology but I'm concerned this name may be over used. I welcome any comments.
Hooked for Life
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 Re: I bit the bullet and bought a new boat today
#9306
02/29/04 01:30 AM
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K.D.
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Sounds like a great boat, and buying experience. Congratulations!  Only a subtle change, maybe, to the name of your boat. How about "MEGABITE"?? Kelly
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Re: I bit the bullet and bought a new boat today
#9307
02/29/04 01:34 AM
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Allfish
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Thanks for the name suggestion Kelly - I will consider.
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Re: I bit the bullet and bought a new boat today
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02/29/04 01:51 AM
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redfinŽ
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Allfish,
Color, man, color...what's the color of the new vessel?
Name? How about "Huntress"....
I know more old alcoholics than I know old doctors - Me.
"If you think women are the weaker sex, try pulling the blankets back over on your side."
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Re: I bit the bullet and bought a new boat today
#9309
02/29/04 01:55 AM
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Tude
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Congrats on the new boat.
My entries for names:
Parallel Port
Dot Calm
Cache Me
Cache 'Em
Getting Bytes
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Re: I bit the bullet and bought a new boat today
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02/29/04 01:59 AM
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Allfish
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Dooh! She is white on white with a blue and gray pinstrip, matching blue bimini. I'll take "Huntress" into consideration. Thanks!
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Re: I bit the bullet and bought a new boat today
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02/29/04 02:05 AM
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Allfish
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Thanks Tude. Great names!
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Re: I bit the bullet and bought a new boat today
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02/29/04 02:36 AM
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CapnJoe
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Way to go Allfish! Ain't nuthin better than a new boat! Sounds like a fine rig, get a picture up on the TFF Share Album and there are plenty of people here that can get it posted for you.
Joe
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Re: I bit the bullet and bought a new boat today
#9313
02/29/04 06:27 AM
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SpinnerBaker
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Congrats, Allfish! Nothing else quite like a new boat.  Sea Drive, maybe? ------------------  Bud Baker
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Re: I bit the bullet and bought a new boat today
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02/29/04 09:36 AM
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Kat-man-do
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How about "pier to pier" hehe
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Re: I bit the bullet and bought a new boat today
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02/29/04 11:37 PM
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Charlie bluewave 18
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Sound like Heaven to me. Honda 4Stk. Cool! Congrat's! On the new boat.
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Theres only two kinds. Good ole big'ems. And big ole good ems.
Theres only two kinds. Good ole big'ems. And big ole good ems.
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 Re: I bit the bullet and bought a new boat today
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03/01/04 02:12 AM
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kroark
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Congrats on the new boat, Allfish !!!
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Re: I bit the bullet and bought a new boat today
#9317
03/02/04 05:13 AM
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Roadrunner
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Congrats Allfish! You'll have fun with it!
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