First "real" powerboat...advise?
01-25-2011, 08:41 PM
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Yep; he's about 2.5 hours away and we've already been in contact! Amazing how small the world is. I'd throw down cabbage on that boat in a heartbeat, but I'm not expecting it to wait for me. I don't mind making a road trip, but that boat being so close is like dangling raw meat in front of my Husky!
The reason I am looking for 25' and up and not 24' is that I've seen a lot of 24' Outlaws (which I have nothing against) have more of a step-down-in type cabin, which I'd like to stay away from if possible. I'm trying to balance enough bada$$ with being somewhat practical and think the 25' range will suit me more than fine without jumping into TOO much boat all at once.
Oh by the way; thanks for your help!
The reason I am looking for 25' and up and not 24' is that I've seen a lot of 24' Outlaws (which I have nothing against) have more of a step-down-in type cabin, which I'd like to stay away from if possible. I'm trying to balance enough bada$$ with being somewhat practical and think the 25' range will suit me more than fine without jumping into TOO much boat all at once.
Oh by the way; thanks for your help!
01-25-2011, 09:38 PM
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This one was mentioned in another thread.
Might be worth looking at....
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o37720-en.html
Might be worth looking at....
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o37720-en.html
01-26-2011, 05:12 AM
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If that Thunder is that close get in your car and drive.
Perfect for what you are looking for and appears to be in great shape with a reasonable price.
As said before they don't come up for sale very often.
There is also a 28 Apache in the classies at a great price that looks like a great deal but it is twins.
Eather boat is a great choice for that lake.
Perfect for what you are looking for and appears to be in great shape with a reasonable price.
As said before they don't come up for sale very often.
There is also a 28 Apache in the classies at a great price that looks like a great deal but it is twins.
Eather boat is a great choice for that lake.
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01-26-2011, 05:26 AM
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You have my attention...ha ha. Noob question; what's the story on Activator boats? I've never heard of them. Do you know the year of the boat or any other info? Any pictures available? Thanks again.
01-26-2011, 05:33 AM
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If that Thunder is that close get in your car and drive.
Perfect for what you are looking for and appears to be in great shape with a reasonable price.
As said before they don't come up for sale very often.
There is also a 28 Apache in the classies at a great price that looks like a great deal but it is twins.
Eather boat is a great choice for that lake.
Perfect for what you are looking for and appears to be in great shape with a reasonable price.
As said before they don't come up for sale very often.
There is also a 28 Apache in the classies at a great price that looks like a great deal but it is twins.
Eather boat is a great choice for that lake.
The Apache sounds badass, but I really am looking for a single if it's an I/O. Thanks again, guys!
01-26-2011, 06:15 AM
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Hey thanks; I will check into it. This might sound dumb, but any reasons other than money why you wouldn't go thru your local agent?
01-26-2011, 06:45 AM
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And check out that 271 in the Classifieds. Formulas are heavy boats. Our 24 rode amazingly well for its size. I thought the 271 was excellent for its size too. And they are very well built. I have only been on a 32 AT, in 3 ' chop and it was fast but really didn't smooth out until it was near its top speed. It felt like it really had to be on top of the waves.
01-26-2011, 07:14 AM
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I do everything through State Farm. With decent credit and a good driving record insurance shouldn't be bad at all in Ohio. I pay $490 a year for my 342. $380 for the 29 Outlaw I sold last year. I moved from Ohio to KY a few years ago. I had a 23' Rinker, 29 Fountain and Baja 302 insured in Ohio in the last ten years. Never paid more than $500 per year. Erie region may be different than the Ohio River???
I've done all my financing through US Bank. I got a 15 yr loan on my 342, but had to put $$ down. Days of signing and boating are gone. They will typically loan 90% of NADA.
I don't think you can go wrong with all the boats you're looking at. Fountain will be faster, AT will ride better, Baja can be had at a great price and there will be lots to select from.
I've done all my financing through US Bank. I got a 15 yr loan on my 342, but had to put $$ down. Days of signing and boating are gone. They will typically loan 90% of NADA.
I don't think you can go wrong with all the boats you're looking at. Fountain will be faster, AT will ride better, Baja can be had at a great price and there will be lots to select from.
