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Old 09-02-2012 | 10:27 PM
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I thought this looked a bit weird even for eBay. Lets see what we can find wrong with this deal.

Brand New 17.7' Boat For 8 Person With Trailer Free Ship By Sea

6690.00 buy it now.

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Old 09-02-2012 | 10:40 PM
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Not bad only takes 35 days to get it
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Old 09-02-2012 | 10:51 PM
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Ok let me see what I can drum up.. 8 people? If you want it to sink sure, and speaking of sinking made in china? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayKOlLhlQsc.. Thats all i got besides boating season will be over by time it gets here.
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Old 09-02-2012 | 10:56 PM
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Wonder how long before they start splashing Skaters?
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Old 09-03-2012 | 12:13 AM
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I wouldn't buy any dam thing from China, much less a boat.
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Old 09-03-2012 | 12:26 AM
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Actually, there are quite a few boats made in China. Here is just an example: http://www.ocean-asia.com/ Probably the most notable is Grand Banks by American Marine, a quality built trawler from Hong Kong.

However, I'd recommend to never buy a boat from overseas without a dealer network in the good old U.S.A.

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Old 09-03-2012 | 12:53 AM
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They have been making some small Glastron copies for a few years. They were trying to get me to be a dealer for them. NOT gonna happen!
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Old 09-03-2012 | 04:15 AM
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Take a look at his other items he is selling
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Old 09-03-2012 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Riley0114
Ok let me see what I can drum up.. 8 people? If you want it to sink sure, and speaking of sinking made in china? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayKOlLhlQsc.. Thats all i got besides boating season will be over by time it gets here.
What do you think the guys pushing on the bow were trying to do? Nice find on the video.
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Old 09-03-2012 | 08:03 AM
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Ever see how many people fit on a boat in China? Theyre probably stuffing twice that number in the heartland!

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Ok let me see what I can drum up.. 8 people? If you want it to sink sure, and speaking of sinking made in china? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayKOlLhlQsc.. Thats all i got besides boating season will be over by time it gets here.
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