15K to spend on fishing boat and trailer... - The Hull Truth

tcontic · 12-22-2009, 03:25 PM

I just sold my Sea Ray ski boat and want a fishing boat, here's a short list of my requirements:

- 15K MAX (Cash in hand)
- 21-25'
- 8' 6" beam max
- Trailer
- Center Console, Duel Console or WA
- Fishing boat
- Outboard engine(s)
- No bottom paint preferred

I want to be in my new boat for the spring flounder season

Tom

Mark Henderson · 12-22-2009, 04:07 PM

Check out my 22' Angler with a Honda listed here http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...bay-honda.html .

tprice · 12-22-2009, 06:55 PM

Where are you located and how far will you travel to look at a boat

fisheye48 · 12-22-2009, 07:41 PM

what are your main fishing ideas for it? might help narrow it down

Sailfish198DC · 12-22-2009, 07:49 PM

Tom,

Here's a link to my 2005 Sailfish 198 Dual Console w/ Yamaha 115 4 stroke (2 years left on Yamaha extended warranty) . It's a just under your size requirement, but it's a great riding boat, good for fishing, and you'll have a little extra cash leftover. Boat is near Baltimore, MD

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...a-f-115-a.html

Thanks,

Jim

triumphrick · 12-22-2009, 07:53 PM

Mark Hendersons rig would be perfect for the price..and I am sure he has some wiggle room figured in there. .That's a clean, well equipped rig. What kind of an area are you fishing for flounder in? They are usually shallow, so you don't need to go to anything too big. And you won't find a better 4 stroke than a Honda..they were the first and still the best as far as I am concerned..and I own Yamahas..

triumphrick · 12-22-2009, 07:57 PM

And then there's the Sailfish!! That's also a good rig. I have 4 stroke 115 Yamahas and they, too are pretty bulletproof. I like the enclosure. Our boat before this one was a dual console and they give you more protection than the CC when you have a few more people on board. Either of these two rigs should suit you..

tcontic · 12-22-2009, 08:41 PM

I would mainly fish the long island sound and the great south bay, would love to have offshore capabilities but realize my limitations.

Tom

tcontic · 12-22-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Henderson

Check out my 22' Angler with a Honda listed here http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...bay-honda.html .

Mark,

Nice boat but I'm concerned about the low gunnel in the bow and lack of a bow rail.

Tom

tcontic · 12-22-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tprice

Where are you located and how far will you travel to look at a boat

I live in NY, picked up my last boat in MD so I'm open to the east coast. Would even travel south to GA or FL for the right boat.

Tom

duckhunting23 · 12-22-2009, 09:16 PM

im in centreville maryland. looking for 12,500 but would work with ya if interested. its a 22' with a 150 evinrude ocean pro

duckhunting23 · 12-22-2009, 09:17 PM

captains chairs were replaced with a new leaning post with four rocket launchers

tcontic · 12-22-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by duckhunting23

captains chairs were replaced with a new leaning post with four rocket launchers

Nice boat but lacking a hard or soft top is a concern, I assume there's no bimini.

Tom

duckhunting23 · 12-22-2009, 09:36 PM

nope. that was gonna be the next thing i do if i was keeping it. A guy here in grasonville quoted me $400 for a 7' bimini but i held off to get a t-top instead. my dad and i have since decided to upgrade to a larger boat

Parthery · 12-23-2009, 06:20 AM

Out of courtesy to other members of THT, I have not bumped my ad back to the top...as a result its down to page 3.

That said, since everyone is shameless promoting their ads, I may as well do the same

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...c-12900-a.html

cjd · 12-23-2009, 06:36 AM

parthery check the image links. All i got was x's

BodieTaylor · 12-23-2009, 06:39 AM

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...-000-firm.html

238' 2004 Sea Pro, trailer in great shape, boat is in great shape. no bottom paint, 8' 6" beam, ttop, electronics, big fish boxes, 2 25 gallon livewells for your flounder liver bait, great curtains for someone up North like you, new coaming pads, walk in console with head turn key fishing boat with only 247 hrs on entire rig.

I know it is a little more than you said 20,000 but man this boat fits your listing perfect. I would be willing to deliver it for you also to save you some hassle.
If you would like to talk please call me. I want this boat gone.

910-279-6542 Kevin Taylor

tcontic · 12-23-2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BodieTaylor

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...-000-firm.html

238' 2004 Sea Pro, trailer in great shape, boat is in great shape. no bottom paint, 8' 6" beam, ttop, electronics, big fish boxes, 2 25 gallon livewells for your flounder liver bait, great curtains for someone up North like you, new coaming pads, walk in console with head turn key fishing boat with only 247 hrs on entire rig.

I know it is a little more than you said 20,000 but man this boat fits your listing perfect. I would be willing to deliver it for you also to save you some hassle.
If you would like to talk please call me. I want this boat gone.

910-279-6542 Kevin Taylor

Kevin,

Love the boat but can't go that high.

Tom

bsauer · 12-23-2009, 08:57 AM

Check your PM

parrott · 12-23-2009, 09:50 AM

Heres the boat Tom
http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...4-optimax.html