Like to find/buy a 232 Islander
 

Greetings,
I have been looking everywhere for a 5-10 year old 232 Islander. I wanted an Outlaw, H2X, etc. but wife wants a windshield so needless to say I am looking for an Islander. Want to keep the hours low and somewhere in the Midwest if possible. I would appreciate any help if you happen to see or hear of something like this. I have given up in Boat Trader as I have called on four boats and everyone said they sold the boat months ago but website will not remove listing.
Thanks!!!
Dave

Are you looking for a cuddy or open bow?

Are you look to stay "small"? Length limit? 1/2 truck limit? Small SUV pulling it limit? Must be 232 islander?

Also the Biggest thing.... PRICE LIMIT

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/r...379734367.html Boat is in MI. 232 cuddy

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/a...372176660.html

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/a...353543923.html

I need an open bow. Yes, the limit on size is 23 as I have a 5000 pound tow limit and after looking at size/weight charts once I get beyond 23 feet they get too heavy. We have had a couple other Islanders and like the layout. Thanks again!!

Send a PM to Navy252 he has a 252 for sale unless it sold in the last month or so there are pictures on another forum but he is listed as a memeber on here as well. I saw a post on it recent where he installed a new engine it looks like a really nice boat he bought a 29 Outlaw. I had a 252 for three years and pulled it with a 2000 model F150, the 252 is a great family boat and rides great, not a speeddemon by any means by plenty of room.

The 232 might be too heavy for a 5000 lbs tow vehicle. The two documents I have list the 232 at 3600 and 3870 lbs. +Trailer (? lbs) + gasoline (74 gal x 6 lbs = 444) + engine option I believe the BB is 270 lbs heavier than 6.2L + gear = ~4250 lbs + trailer.

However that being said I tow with a 3.6L 8speed grand cherokee (6200 lbs limit) and and 110% happy with the way it pulls, freeway speeds are no problem.

Check powerboatlistings.com - a couple on there.

Any other criteria driving you specifically to a 232?

Recently sold a H2X, swore I was going at least 25 or bigger this year, well Child Support never goes away. So anyway didnt want to have to buy a new truck also to pull the larger boat. So the 232 fit in the plans great for couple more years. . Pull the 232 with 2013 Tacoma quad cab 4x4. Only few minutes to the river(rarely go) . I have to say .. the 3-6 trips to the LOTO a year,, You know for sure that baja is back there.. Keep searching, I ended up driving to Wisconsin, 14 hr round trip to get the right boat for me.

+1 On Navy 252's boat. I've been on board it's nice, has a killer system and brand new 7.4 with warranty. Lots of new parts, he doesn't cut corners. He's not online much lately, busy with Navy Officer work in a new port. I talk to him pretty regular, I'll give him a heads up if you're interested. The boat is stored in Biloxi, he's in Va. Beach.

One more:

http://www.admiralsanchor.com/m_vehi...sp?pov=3450731

Hey thanks! Yes let him know I would like more info.

Jetskidrewski... Not really. Weight is the main thing. Wife prefers open bow but I know if there was a nice closed bow she would like it. I found a very nice 24 H2X but too heavy. I really really screwed up last fall. Bought a brand spanking new 2013 Suburban LTZ, has every option EXCEPT tow package. I read sticker on dealers lot as I stood in the rain, and read Trailer Package.... Stupid me though I was ok on towing. A month later after I bought it, I was reading the sticker again and realized it was Trailer Pkg NOT Towing Pkg. So I paid over $50,000 and am limited to 5000 pounds. Thanks again for the help!