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re: When is the best time of year to buy a boat?
Posted on 7/29/24 at 10:11 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
Posted on 7/29/24 at 10:11 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
So you are likely shopping used.
Figure out exactly what you want.
Have the finances lined up.
The right boat at the right price for you could pop up at anytime during the year. Keep shopping all the interweb sites and be ready to pull the trigger when you come across the right deal for you.
Good luck.
Figure out exactly what you want.
Have the finances lined up.
The right boat at the right price for you could pop up at anytime during the year. Keep shopping all the interweb sites and be ready to pull the trigger when you come across the right deal for you.
Good luck.
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:18 pm to Mister Bigfish
Facebook Marketplace is a great resource to find one.
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:39 pm to saintkenn
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Facebook Marketplace is a great resource to find one.
yeah i like looking there. less chance of dealers with big markups. you just have to filter through a little garbage.
Posted on 7/29/24 at 12:55 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Anniversary of a divirce
Posted on 7/29/24 at 3:00 pm to Mister Bigfish
We have the cash ready, just need to find something.
What other brands in a similar price range for center console boats should I look into buying? I know the Mako line is from Bass Pro, are they decent?
What other brands in a similar price range for center console boats should I look into buying? I know the Mako line is from Bass Pro, are they decent?
Posted on 7/29/24 at 3:13 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
If you buy used from an individual I'd pay to have a mechanic look at the engine first FWIW
You can probably find a used Nautic Star in that price range. It's a decent entry level boat.
You can probably find a used Nautic Star in that price range. It's a decent entry level boat.
Posted on 7/29/24 at 5:10 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
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Mako line is from Bass Pro, are they decent
They are bottom tier. Will get you on the water but with your budget you have a lot better options.
If it’s a bay point you are after. Look for something in the 19-21 ft range that you can push with a 150 or a very well taken care of older boat if you want something bigger.
I’ll get you some recommendations shortly.
Posted on 7/29/24 at 5:21 pm to Mister Bigfish
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Look for something in the 19-21 ft range that you can push with a 150 or a very well taken care of older boat if you want something bigger.
I was in the market for something like this a few years back. Frontier (the 19 not the 18) and Pathfinder were two that were high on my list
Posted on 7/29/24 at 7:46 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
I have an old Blazer Bay w a new Merc 115 pro xs under warranty that I’m selling. Second owner. First pulled w a Tacoma. It’s a rolled gunnel. Not much to it to go wrong. Rides great. Within your budget.
Posted on 7/29/24 at 9:21 pm to BrotherEsau
Shoot me some pics, specs, and asking price.
My username at Gmail dot com
My username at Gmail dot com
Posted on 7/29/24 at 11:47 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Sorry got side tracked. Here is just a few I found in just a few minutes of looking.
Few Facebook links below
19 ft Tidewater 4 stroke power 17k
19 ft Nautic Star 4 Stroke 22K
21 ft Sea Hunt 150 4S 26K
Non Facebook links
21 ft Blazer Bay 150 4S 30K
19 ft Blazer Bay 115 4S 21K
21 ft Blazer Bay 150 4S 27K
19 ft Blue Wave 115 4S 23K
20 ft Skeeter 150 4S 29K
Few Facebook links below
19 ft Tidewater 4 stroke power 17k
19 ft Nautic Star 4 Stroke 22K
21 ft Sea Hunt 150 4S 26K
Non Facebook links
21 ft Blazer Bay 150 4S 30K
19 ft Blazer Bay 115 4S 21K
21 ft Blazer Bay 150 4S 27K
19 ft Blue Wave 115 4S 23K
20 ft Skeeter 150 4S 29K
Posted on 7/29/24 at 11:53 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
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Looking to pay cash, budget of about $25k
Spread your search on FB Marketplace ant take your time. You can find something solid for that.
Posted on 7/30/24 at 8:55 pm to Mister Bigfish
Thanks for the links. I'm stuck in research rabbit hole right now. So many brands, lengths, models, etc.
Posted on 7/30/24 at 10:37 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
No problem, it can be overwhelming
Try to figure out which model of boat you like best. Then you can start refining your searches to look for that specific boat. Just keep doing searches weekly until the right one pops up then go buy it. You will find some models are more plentiful in the marketplace which will make shopping for them used a lot easier.
There are a lot of Blazer bay, Nautic Star, and Blue wave boats along the gulf coast. None of them are particularly top tier but they are very popular for a reason. They have a lot of desired features at a decent price point. Also all three of those have sold a lot in the size range you are looking for so you don’t have to over spend on a bigger motor with additional weight.
Also some brands are known to be heavy and you may want to avoid. Rangers, sea hunt, robalo, and sportsman are all examples of brands that are heavier even in their smaller models.
Try to figure out which model of boat you like best. Then you can start refining your searches to look for that specific boat. Just keep doing searches weekly until the right one pops up then go buy it. You will find some models are more plentiful in the marketplace which will make shopping for them used a lot easier.
There are a lot of Blazer bay, Nautic Star, and Blue wave boats along the gulf coast. None of them are particularly top tier but they are very popular for a reason. They have a lot of desired features at a decent price point. Also all three of those have sold a lot in the size range you are looking for so you don’t have to over spend on a bigger motor with additional weight.
Also some brands are known to be heavy and you may want to avoid. Rangers, sea hunt, robalo, and sportsman are all examples of brands that are heavier even in their smaller models.
Posted on 7/31/24 at 7:29 am to Mister Bigfish
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be ready to pull the trigger when you come across the right deal for you
THIS
Good deals DO NOT LAST LONG!
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:44 am to Dissident Aggressor
Anyone have experience in the difference between the Nauticstar 215 XTS and 215 XTS Shallow Bay? It appears the SB is a little longer and has a 1" less draft. Wondering if the ride will be about the same.
Posted on 8/2/24 at 7:12 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
To piggy back on this, when is a good time to buy a pair of motors? I am in the market for a new pair of Yamaha 150’s to repower my kids boat. Prices have gone up a good bit since I looked last summer. Any ideas on best time or who has best deals? Willing to send a truck a pretty good way to pick up for the right price.
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