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Hey Guys,
My name is Matt and im 20. I own a Landscaping Company here in S. FLorida. I've always been really into boats and everything that has to do with them.. My Dad and Uncle had a Powerplay back in 99, and sold it in 2000.. I am looking into possibly Baja, or Fountain, if affordable even a Cigarette.. Towing would not be a problem, I have a 2005 F-250 Lariat. Does anybody have any advice, or tips on how to make what i'm lookign to do possible ? Also, how does buying a boat differ from buying a car or anything else you would finance ??
Thanks in Advance!
-Matt

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Welcome to the #1 Offshore Powerboat Site,Matt !!! Dave

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Sweet boat, too bad it's gone!! Welcome to the site :)

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Welcome, and what city in Florida?

Ask any, and all, questions here and you will get answers. Some smart, some smartazz, but you will get your answers. :D

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What size boat are you looking for and what do you plan to do w/ it.

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yeah , just stay away from jcperf , stecz , masher, and sutphen30 :D :evilb: :evilb:

welcome to the boating worlds greatest site !!! :drink:

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It was an awesome boat.. It was in MINT condition when it was sold.. The Powerplay was a 25 footer with a 3foot pulpit, so technically it was a 28" .. The Motors were 2 twin 200 black maxs..

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I am looking for something that is at least 25+ and is sea-worthy... I'm basically looking for something that I can take out into the Ocean or if I want to goto Bayside or Bimini, It will be good for that.. Not any powerboat racing yet . lol . It would be great if I had some type of cutty or cabin..

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Also, I am in Ft. Lauderdale Florida..

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how bout this?
93' 28 Apache , twin 502 efi's

also , welcome to the board.

can you see pics with your membership?
if not , whats your email addy?
ill send you some.

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Sweet. I wasn't on the list this time. Phew.

Welcome to the forum. First thing you should do is buy a membership so that you can see the pics of our boats.

The second thing you should do is to buy a boat of off an OSO member. :D
Then you have to get glassdave to paint it.

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Welcome. :cool:

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Steve's apache is a good choice.

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Hey Steve, Nice boat, How much were you looking for.. Also, I can see the pictures.. I'd like to see more pics of the Apache...

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I gotta say, there are so many forums that I used to go on, and the people were very rude or complete @$$holes.. Everybody has been really nice on here.. I'm deffinately looking into upgrading my membership!
My Email address is : [email protected]

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Welcome..... some here can be rude a-holes but it all in good fun... don't take the B.S. serious.....

Upgrade your membership and welcome to the family.....

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[QUOTE=Mylexon20s]I gotta say, there are so many forums that I used to go on, and the people were very rude or complete @$$holes.. Everybody has been really nice on here.. I'm deffinately looking into upgrading my membership!
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Membership is a good investment. Members have helped me out in ways that far exceed the price of admission.

But understand that every forum has some "knobs."
Eventually somebody will give you some grief about something. Don't worry about it.

The nice thing about OSO is that so many members are "real" people that you can go boating with on the weekend, who show up to help you with your boat, lend you something, give you good advice.

Speaking of good advice. Chill a while and learn about what's out there and what you like. It is an absolute buyer's market. So many good boats for sale that you don't have to settle for the first pretty boat that you see.

The members will help you sort things out.

Good luck.

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I knew I was being paged to this thread :evilb: welcome

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isn't that the pot calling the kettle black :drink: Might head out to woodtick this weekend... you in?

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Welcome. OSO is a great place to be:D

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Welcome aboard!!!

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Welcome to OSO, and take your time looking @ Boats, there are a ton of them out there. Also, check into the INSURANCE $$. You live in the HIGHEST BOAT INSURANCE $$ region in the USA. I checked first, and bought our new boat, (new to us) with 502 MPIs partly because the insurance was ~ $1,000.00 a year CHEAPER than with Mercury BLUE motors.
Good luck,
Dean

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Are you calling me a black knob? :D
(Don't mean to hijack your thread newbie :D)
Woodtick? Why not.

I will probably take a couple hours off of work tomorrow and splash the boat. (If I don't I will be looking for a ride.)

I am at the same dock this year. LP 321.

Which day are you heading over?

(again... sorry newbie) :drink:

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asking 48k

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more info here:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...&cat=24&page=1

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Never saw Steve H's boat in person but definatly a HOT BOAT. Very nice Stave and welcome Mylexon20s.

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thanks Tantrum

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No doubt!!!
Very nice.

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Welcome, I've met lots of great people here, and learned all kinds of useless chit here.... and some good info too. :D :drink:

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Welcome! Advice...Skip the starter boat and get somwthing thats' gonna last you awhile. Get an inspection before purchase! Man, that Apache would be sweet!

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musta been that tmp 2600hp thread :D:D

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Welcome! You'll be hooked before you know it! Great people, info, and entertainment! :evilb:

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Wow Steve, that boat is really nice.. I am going to start checking insurance rates this week... i'm not to worried.. if worse comes to worse, I can buy it using my biz tax ID, and then when it comes to insurance, it gets added to my policy as equipment, lol .. Just like my truck.. $80/month for full coverage auto insurance... not bad on a brand new 2005 f-250.. hopefully they won't try to ask me for my arm or leg. lol ..

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welcome to the board. i joined when i was 21 right after i bought my first boat. 1990 four winns liberator. every problem i had i came to these guys and got all the answers. 3 years later i am now picking up my new to me boat this weekend. these people on here are great for anything you need.

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that sure would be a badass boat to start with especilly at 20 :evilb: :evilb: . i'm in the south florida are too (AVENTURA) let's see if we hook up some time

donz jr mike

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Hey Man, we deffinately should try to meet up sometime.. I'm all about learning as much as I can.. I absolutely would LOVE to have the apache for a first boat.. but I guess we'll see what insurance thinks about that.. Also, I deffinately need to check with my bank and see about financing options.. I'm going to try to have all that done this week, so that when the time is right, I can go ahead and make the right choice!
Matt

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thanks for the compliments Matt and everyone else too.

my understanding is , getting financing on a boat 10 years old and older will require a marine survey verifying the boat is worth whatever your paying for it. it will also be required for insurance purposes.
whatever you decide to buy , ide recommend getting a survey regardless of a boats age. it could save you thousands in the long run.
I'm paying 1300./year for it now but its in Missouri. my guess is Florida will be higher.

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I can imagine it'd be higher in florida, but if its under like 2k for the year, it won't be a problem.. I just don't want to be paying 5k year on insurance. lol

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there goes my good name again....

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hey matt we have a 23 ft sport deck just about near completion at Midnight which would be just perfect for what you're looking for in my opinion.