Where are the deals at?
05-15-2012 | 05:13 PM
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From: Mine Hill, NJ/Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Where are the deals at?
Started looking at $5k boats, then to $20k cats...
Now I'm looking for a $10-20k twin engine turn key boat on a trailer within 500 miles of Jersey.
Everything I've looked at has been more then I want to take on or simply a pos. Maybe I'm an azz but I guess my idea of clean is waaay off of some others. The last "clean, turn key" one brought me a 5hr drive to see a broken trailer, shifting required standing on the shifters, dead batts, 1/3 of gauges worked, knocking engine, 1" of water on cabin floor... Etc.
Tired of wasting money and time on pointless trips.
(still contemplating Benny's cat)
Now I'm looking for a $10-20k twin engine turn key boat on a trailer within 500 miles of Jersey.
Everything I've looked at has been more then I want to take on or simply a pos. Maybe I'm an azz but I guess my idea of clean is waaay off of some others. The last "clean, turn key" one brought me a 5hr drive to see a broken trailer, shifting required standing on the shifters, dead batts, 1/3 of gauges worked, knocking engine, 1" of water on cabin floor... Etc.
Tired of wasting money and time on pointless trips.
(still contemplating Benny's cat)
05-15-2012 | 05:32 PM
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Not afraid of age, but want to stay with bravos, if older then 3's
A 93 lightning on an aluminum trailer just sold in NH with 502 mags and bravos for $16k (was missing 1 motor).
Deals are out there, just need to look. Spent the last month searching with either being too late or not my style.
A 93 lightning on an aluminum trailer just sold in NH with 502 mags and bravos for $16k (was missing 1 motor).
Deals are out there, just need to look. Spent the last month searching with either being too late or not my style.
05-15-2012 | 05:41 PM
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I don't think it will be that hard, I was going to sell my perfectly running 29 t/454s/bravo fever on a trailer for 16 last summer. Only needed a gimbal ring repair but went another route.
05-15-2012 | 05:47 PM
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05-15-2012 | 05:53 PM
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Something like this (probably has alphas, but gets the point across)
http://longisland.craigslist.org/boa/2989464010.html
http://longisland.craigslist.org/boa/2989464010.html
05-15-2012 | 05:54 PM
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With the economy the way it is, I believe you will be able to find the right deal for you. The problem will be hopefully it will be close to you. Have you tried looking throughout the US? I know it's a pain driving to another state to pick something up but if the right deal comes your way it might be worth it?
05-15-2012 | 06:37 PM
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With the economy the way it is, I believe you will be able to find the right deal for you. The problem will be hopefully it will be close to you. Have you tried looking throughout the US? I know it's a pain driving to another state to pick something up but if the right deal comes your way it might be worth it?
05-15-2012 | 06:48 PM
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From: medina ohio/ vermilion ohio
like the old saying. u get what u pay for and if u r picky like i was u might have to go to the bank 
i got mine for 55k and was still a good deal to me he was askin 70k to start then went down to 62k... fully loaded thow and thats what i was lookin for. good luck
i got mine for 55k and was still a good deal to me he was askin 70k to start then went down to 62k... fully loaded thow and thats what i was lookin for. good luck
