Location: 31 | Musky Brian - 5/11/2012 10:48 AM
Always go with the max power on the engine, it's much better performance and much better resale value.
Also, in my experiences you are much better off going with a private seller. Dealer prices very rarely, if ever, match what a private seller asks. I would never buy from a dealer unless it was new.
To expand your search make sure you are using all the tools at your disposal...Craigslist national search, outdoors first ads, walleye central, a simple google search " lund 1810 predator for sale" , etc.....
Some excellent points Brian but some people are kinda nervous about buying something this large privately, while you and I have maybe purchased several boats and know what to look for... this appears to be his first boat.
There's certainly nothing wrong with a good used boat from a reputable dealer, and the convenience and extra reassurance that someone with a good knowledge of boats has went through it is probably worth it the first time around anyway.
With that said, if you do buy private you should always structure the sale pending on an inspection by a mechanic.
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