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Location: Chicago, Beverly | I think Ranger is right, go with a used boat. There are several rigs new you may be able to get for under that price, but they won't be much. However, I was just looking through a local trade paper and found a couple lunds and one older ranger all under 7000. Of course you have to be carefull going used, especially with something like the Ranger with its big motor, repairs can eat away more then you saved buy getting that boat.. Check if the motor runs good, the hull is solid, no cracks or dents, floors are not rotted. Electronics all work(lights, bilge, livewell pump, depth finder or trolling motor...etc.. I went used myself, '83 Tuffy Rampage, got it with a 25hp motor, upgraded the motor after a year and bought a used 40hp motor. Boat cost 2000 with the 25, the 40 cost another 2500, 4500 total boat-motor-trailer. I of course did not know about the advice I gave you and failed to check the deck and floor for rot, new front deck cost around $800 or so.. I also had to rebuild the bunks on the trailer, fairly easy thing, especially if you can keep the boat in the water while you do it.. Plus it was cheap to do. Boat was a hassle to load and launch before the rebuild, now it works as good as any drive on trailer I have seen. Hope this helps |
