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My next boat will be a 38.

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Almost bought that 386. Real clean boat. Price has dropped since I looked at it. Boat has 500 HP's carbs. Low or no hours on rebuilds. There was no trailer when I looked at it. No gen, A/C or microwave. Gel coat looked good. Cabin shows little or no wear. Make them an offer. I would have a mechanic go through the engines. they do not have ECM's. The boats hull looked solid, some wiring needed to be replaced in the engine compartment, I saw some corrosion on the wire ends, Easy fix though. I have pictures of this boat also if interested

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I'd take a 386 if I had a choice. Love the 31 also

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My first consideration would be buy as much length as you can afford. Especially, if you're gunna run in the ocean.

I've seen used 31s for around $60K. My 35SS is selling for $78K. So, I would think you could get a 38 or even a 42 foot for $100K (probably older, but built solid).

I will miss my 35 once it goes. Handled the Chesapeake Bay very well.

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Just saw a 97 45SS on the OSO classifieds sell. The asking price was $115K. So, you know it sold for less. On Boat Trader there are a butt load of 45 and 42SS's at the cusp of your $100K limit.

Good luck. What great fun to shop with a $100K? :D

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love machine are you getting something else ?

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Don't forget, you have to add a new tow vehicle into that 100k...

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Chris288,

Did you get a new tow vehicle for the 38' TOP GUN????

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Derek, don't want to Hi-jack Tony's thread, but at this point, a 38 T.G. TS, w/ 525's is most likely going to be the next boat, at this point it's just a matter of timing, with the right boat and the right deal, a guy here at work is interested in the 288, and a new tow vehicle is a must, diesel all the way.. how's your search comming along ??? :)

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Chris,

I am out of boating for a while. Probably going to buy a Harley for the summer for a toy. Maybe in a few years get back into boating. It will definetly be an Active Thunder unless I find something else in the next few years.