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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | I'd listen to "Grass". If you've got the cash - go for what you want. But if the hit on your wallet is important, shop used. I was talking with a buddy in Rhode Island, with the economy and unemployment there, a whole lot of folks are off loading their toys to get survival cash. It's really a buyer's bull market right now. Boats -guns-ATV's-etc.
Same is true around here, I see a lot of toys sitting by the road with for sale signs. Just make sure you take it for a spin- I mean at least an hour on the water to check everything out.
I made that mistake w/my Skeeter when I bought it. When I drove up, he had the starting battery on a charger. Said he just took it out of storage- I had previously told him I wanted a ride before I bought it and that I was paying cash on the spot. Launched, boat ran perfect, handled well and had the features I wanted. Got back to his place, offered him $1200 less in cash from his asking price (his wife had caught him fooling around) - he took it- signed the title, bill of sale, I hooked her up to the truck & drove away (in MN).
Took it out that following weekend -after getting the paper work & registration done. Noticed the tach wasn't working. Then later that day went to start engine - click, click -dead starting battery. Short story - alternator rectifier/regulator was bad - it also provides the tach signal - $350 later it was fixed.
If I had the free cash and wanted a big water boat, I'd probably head to Rhode Island to find a Boston Whaler, they are sweet big water boats.
Good luck!
Al |
