There's a brooder market for the smaller boats now days, especially the larger single engine boats that you don't need to own a 3/4 ton to haul them around. And your correct I was firm on my price. As for the years I was looking at they were from 1995 to 1998 for the most part. Anything newer than a 1999 than you jumped into that upper to low 50's.
I'm by no means saying the 29's don't have value, matter of fact they are one of the best values out there for the quality. Thus is why I was looking to buy one. I'm simply telling the guy there's deals to be had. Take you time and shop.

I just got tired of listening to people say its a buyers market.
Nobody is giving anything away.If I was selling my boat and someone came by and low balled me because he thought its a buyers market then he would be driving back home without a boat.
as far as the brooder market for a single engine,I dont know about that.Fountain stoped making the 24 and the 27 single because they have more of a demand for twin engine boats,and after talking to the guys at PQ they also said theres more of a market for twin engine boats theses days.

I can beleive that out of the Fountain due to cost.As for PQ I from what I understand the 25 has been the best seller over time. Than again its been around for some time.2nd to that was the enticer which I wish they still made. The only problem with the smaller boats is there not much profit compared to the larger boats.

By the way I talked with Bob at PQ last week and looks like there going to do some interior work for me.

Mikeroy,
You didn't mention if you were completely new to boating, or if you just have not personally owned one. My advise far above any other would be to take an experienced boater with you while you are looking. They will know things to look for that you may easily overlook. Speeking from experience, dont overlook the trailer. A well cared for trailer can save you from a midsummer disaster!
As far as the research goes, I dont think you need to do much. You've already selected an excellent boat, I'd say go with it. Just have to ask yourself what options are important to ya. Camper covers, captains choice, and the weekend package im my opinion make the boat. The other stuff can usually be added for minimal $$ if its even desired.
Keep an eye out for stress fractures. PQ's are the one of the best out there for build quality and usually can fight off the stress fractures very well.... however continuous pounding on Lake Michigan and jumping waves will definately deliver fractures no matter what boat your in.
Hope this is some help!

i've found A '97 ENTICER 290HRS. W/502'S WHITE-OUT GRAPHICS,NO WEEKENDER PACKAGE PRETTY MUCH BARE BONES. BOAT IS IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION OVERALL. INCLUDES TRAILER AND COVER ASKING $55K WHAT DO ANY OF YOU GUYS THINK?

You could alos take a look at mine as well

http://midwestboatparty.com/forum/4s...php?product=35

Did you check these out?
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...er-FX-87614486

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...ticer-88377110

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...TICER-91896482

I had a deal working on the last one before the buyer of my 26 had a change of heart. Very nice boat. I can check but I beleive I still have photo's that I took. They really needed to sell as they were getting a new boat but by the looks of it he may have traded it to dealer on something different. I had a deal for a lot less!. Fire me an e-mail and I'll pass the photo's along.

The wife and I were looking at Fast Forward's boat, at the time the wife was unsure if she would be hooked on the boating thing. We bought a smaller, cheaper boat to toy around with for the late summer. Now the wife and I have been searching for the last few months for an upgrade. We are kicking ourselves for walking away from his boat. I walked away from a VERY nice boat. Fast Forward, should you ever decide to move up, please call me or email me at [email protected] I would like to have a second chance at your boat.

It took me quite a while to find FF's boat, so my advice would be to take your time. In our search for the larger boat, we have looked at a quite a few, in order to narrow our model/length choices.

Is this the all white 290???
If it is I spoke with the sales man last year,Boat did not come from the factory white,it had a graphic on it,boat was reshot white by someone,that would make nervous,who knows whats under it and why it was regelled.

Dont know anything about the last one,all I can say from looking at the pictures is the boat had a lot of acid washing,look at the trim tabs,acid turns them white.
the one in Texas is a bare bone boat,it does not even have a stainless rub rail insert,no silent choice,no y pipes either,that along will set you back 4-5k
The 98 at GORDYS,all I can say is dont waste your time,boat is a couple of miles from my house,I stopped and looked at it,Its a big TURD!!!!!