Newb, sure its not the first time.
08-03-2016 | 12:01 PM
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08-03-2016 | 12:02 PM
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We took you post and added some drama. LOL.
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08-03-2016 | 01:25 PM
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Ok, so green I thought I needed a closed system. Lol
I am leaning towards the Baja 250's or larger they seem pretty available. What type of things should I look for or steer clear of? How many hours is to many, is there a diffrence of a boat kept in a slip on the water over one kept on a trailer?
I do not have to have a Baja I just used it for an exsample of what I am looking for. There's a sweet Donzi 24 black widow not far from me.
Thanks
I am leaning towards the Baja 250's or larger they seem pretty available. What type of things should I look for or steer clear of? How many hours is to many, is there a diffrence of a boat kept in a slip on the water over one kept on a trailer?
I do not have to have a Baja I just used it for an exsample of what I am looking for. There's a sweet Donzi 24 black widow not far from me.
Thanks
08-03-2016 | 03:23 PM
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The 25-28 single engine boats are great as they're big enough for the family yet still manageable. I got and still have my Baja 272 and it's been a great learning experience, and to be honest I'm glad that I only have one engine as problems and money are limited to just one source.
In your budget you'll be looking at 15-20 year boats, which are still great, but the fuel injection systems of that age can give you fits so a nice clean carbed motor will save you some headaches. I'd say look for a Bravo drive setup and a big block Chevy as that combo is the most popular with parts the most readily available. Other than that just find one that tickles you in the pants because owning a boat is like owning a very expensive high maintenance dog so you better have love for it when it craps on your carpet.
Personally I'd rather have a well cared for boat with 500 hours on it rather than one that's sat covered for twenty years even if it was only fifty hours on it. It's a case by case deal, so it's best to go kick some tires and post your prospects here and we'll tell you what to look for. We have no shortage of opinions here and love to spend other people's money.
In your budget you'll be looking at 15-20 year boats, which are still great, but the fuel injection systems of that age can give you fits so a nice clean carbed motor will save you some headaches. I'd say look for a Bravo drive setup and a big block Chevy as that combo is the most popular with parts the most readily available. Other than that just find one that tickles you in the pants because owning a boat is like owning a very expensive high maintenance dog so you better have love for it when it craps on your carpet.
Personally I'd rather have a well cared for boat with 500 hours on it rather than one that's sat covered for twenty years even if it was only fifty hours on it. It's a case by case deal, so it's best to go kick some tires and post your prospects here and we'll tell you what to look for. We have no shortage of opinions here and love to spend other people's money.
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