Thread: Looking for my first boat
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04-13-2009 09:45 AM
Oh and my friend has a CLEAN 27 Powerquest with a single big block. The boat is garage kept looks like new. He only wants like $15k for it. It's in St. Pete FL. Has a big cabin.
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04-13-2009 09:59 AM
I'll second CFD's 25 PP.
But here is one that is not widely known for sale.
I'll copy paste the add...
26' HUSTLER 26 1986
New Merc 350's, and new Alpha drives: under 10 hours. New trailer, too much to list, e-mail for more pics, buoy111@aol.com. Asking
$25000
John
(914) 235-2627
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04-13-2009 10:57 AM
The powerquest seems like a good price and is bigger than the others you mentioned. And if cash is an option, pay cash. Always!
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04-13-2009 11:33 AMI may be over stepping my bounds here but if your new to boating you may not want to purchase a performance boat 1st. And being a manufacture of hipo boats and you came to me i would strongly suggest tres school if you really must have a speed hull. Lets be real, many 1st time buyers who are just getting into the sport of boating need and should have years of experience prior to getting even a 20+ foot perf boat.
Good luck in your search. hope you make a smart choice
i would say the safest, cleanest, and most usable hull could be one of charlies 24 with a single o/b shown in previous post
not a 24-6 baja
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04-13-2009 01:11 PM
If you aren't mechanically inclined buy something pretty new. 5 years old MAX 1-3 years old or brand new is better.
Or, if you are not mechanically inclined but have a big wallet you can just pay someone.
Even maintenance items on a boat are expensive and a total PITA. Things that must be done take a lot of time, usually require a few special tools, and will cost you a freakin' fortune to pay someone. If you do it yourself plan on a weekend of solid work for maintenance at least one time per year if it is a nice newer boat. exponentially add to that number if it is older.
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04-13-2009 02:17 PM
I really appreciate the advice guys, I'm open to any info. I'm sure buying a go fast boat for a first boat is a little much but I'm sure I'm not the only out there that has considered it. I do appreciate the advice though.
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04-13-2009 02:44 PM
25 outlaw is a god choice..
i didnt drink steczs koolaid...
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04-13-2009 06:33 PM
welecome,
i have a 25'1992 outlaw, with $55k in motor, drive, and mechanical upgrades. these were down last year. very fast and stable. 3 months after i did all this work my wife wanted a bigger and faster boat. this boat is very reliable. 496 ho mag with wipple super charger,set back box,xr upper,imco lower. two amps.8 speakers. easy on fuel. will sell for $35k. needs nothing,professionally done at local merc shop.if you want pics and a complete list,let me know.
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04-13-2009 07:18 PMGetting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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04-14-2009 10:22 AM
Jethead
Cut through the clutter, don't wast your money on a smaller boat for little $$$, buy an Outerlimits with big power! One size fits all.R.I.P. Squirrel 553 - Get Better BobbyB 371
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