GO4BROKE

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My next boat will be a 38.

captwk

Almost bought that 386. Real clean boat. Price has dropped since I looked at it. Boat has 500 HP's carbs. Low or no hours on rebuilds. There was no trailer when I looked at it. No gen, A/C or microwave. Gel coat looked good. Cabin shows little or no wear. Make them an offer. I would have a mechanic go through the engines. they do not have ECM's. The boats hull looked solid, some wiring needed to be replaced in the engine compartment, I saw some corrosion on the wire ends, Easy fix though. I have pictures of this boat also if interested

45sonic

I'd take a 386 if I had a choice. Love the 31 also

Love Machine

My first consideration would be buy as much length as you can afford. Especially, if you're gunna run in the ocean.

I've seen used 31s for around $60K. My 35SS is selling for $78K. So, I would think you could get a 38 or even a 42 foot for $100K (probably older, but built solid).

I will miss my 35 once it goes. Handled the Chesapeake Bay very well.

Love Machine

Just saw a 97 45SS on the OSO classifieds sell. The asking price was $115K. So, you know it sold for less. On Boat Trader there are a butt load of 45 and 42SS's at the cusp of your $100K limit.

Good luck. What great fun to shop with a $100K?

26sonic

love machine are you getting something else ?

Chris288

Don't forget, you have to add a new tow vehicle into that 100k...

derekdeben

Chris288,

Did you get a new tow vehicle for the 38' TOP GUN????

Chris288

Derek, don't want to Hi-jack Tony's thread, but at this point, a 38 T.G. TS, w/ 525's is most likely going to be the next boat, at this point it's just a matter of timing, with the right boat and the right deal, a guy here at work is interested in the 288, and a new tow vehicle is a must, diesel all the way.. how's your search comming along ???

derekdeben

Chris,

I am out of boating for a while. Probably going to buy a Harley for the summer for a toy. Maybe in a few years get back into boating. It will definetly be an Active Thunder unless I find something else in the next few years.