Have $40-$50k. What would you guys recommend? - The Hull Truth

maxzilla · 07-28-2010, 08:55 AM

Looking to spend $40-$50k on a center console with twins.

Criteria:

-Fast Hull
-Family Friendly (seating)
-Ready to go (turn key on electronics, any gear is also a plus)
-Trailerable and in good
-03 or newer
-Engine warranty a plus
-Mid to upper quality manufacturers
-Close to GA

beef2000 · 07-28-2010, 08:57 AM

I recommend you search through the for sale posts

maxzilla · 07-28-2010, 09:07 AM

Very insighful beef. That would have never crossed my mind. You are very wise.

sundays money · 07-28-2010, 09:13 AM

i have a 2005 23t contender twin 200optis and warranty asking 56,000

Lil 2 Sleepy · 07-28-2010, 09:14 AM

Sent you a PM

yknot fishing · 07-28-2010, 09:15 AM

my boat covers all the requirments

RedSoxMan · 07-28-2010, 09:15 AM

Here are a few to look at...

-Grady White 257 Advance
-Key West 244cc
-Regulator 23 w/ Forward Seating
-Sea Hunt Gamefish 25

Bam Bam · 07-28-2010, 11:29 AM

I am getting ready to list my 31 Fountain TE for sale. It is a 2000 hull with 2004 motors. Fast, fuel efficient, and the forward cuddy has its advantages.

I can put some pics together over the next several days. You can get a general idea at bambamfishing.com Not updated in a while but it is on the front page.

Oh, and it is turnkey and laid out to fish.
2x225 Optimax 835 hours New factory lower units less than 300 hours each.
Smartcraft 5000 Digital display
Furuno Radar/GPS/Bottom w/1000w airmar shoot thru
Second Furono GPS/Bottom w/600w transom mount
Humminbird Matrix 97 GPS (np transducer installed)

All electronics are independent.

ICOM VHF
Am/FM CD/ Sattelite w 4 speakers and amp.

New Rule Tournament series livewell pump.
2 Bilge pumps
50 Gallon livewell
Saltwater washdown
20 Gallon freshwater washdown.

Taco telescoping outriggers with support welded to t-top.
8 additional rodholders on t-top for 13 total.
2 additional transom mount holders
2 additional rod holders by cuddy for a total of 9 around the gunnels
4 holders in leaning post
207 gallon fuel.
2 optima batteries

Heavy duty dual axle aluminum trailer with 4 new Denman tires and 2 spares.

All maintenance done by Mercury. No shortcuts on maintenance, oil, gear lube. etc. Stored indoors, fuel always topped off and treated. I will be listing at $47,000

Hookedup2660 · 07-28-2010, 12:34 PM

I have a 2005 266 sailfish for sale, twin 150 four strokes....asking 46,999

pelagic_one · 07-28-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxzilla

Very insighful beef. That would have never crossed my mind. You are very wise.

actually it was pretty insightful. all a post like this does is get every swingdick with a boat for sale to repost on your thread. try the boats for sale and wanted section

ash57 · 07-28-2010, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pelagic_one

actually it was pretty insightful. all a post like this does is get every swingdick with a boat for sale to repost on your thread. try the boats for sale and wanted section

I think he is looking for a little advice as to what is a good boat for that kind of money......
I would highly recommend the 23' Regulator with a 4stroke and forward seating. You should be able to find a very nice, reliable boat for that kind of money.

Oh yeah, and try boatrader and yachtworld.

chrisrack · 07-28-2010, 01:08 PM

What he said ^^^^ x2.

Get ready for every single boat owner trying to sell his boat to come running. A buyer waving $50k is like blood in the water.....

You need to decide what you want. The general list that you provided covers about 60% of the boats listed as For Sale.

Do you want a Regulator or a Mako? Walk-around or a CC? Fuel economy? Seating? Crusing or fishing?

witchcraft · 07-29-2010, 02:43 PM

Renaissance Prowler 246...There's one on here thats fits your needs. Awesome boat thats good at everything.

spiderjhn · 07-29-2010, 05:08 PM

pm sent

1stchunt · 07-29-2010, 05:30 PM

I'm not trying to sell my boat, but it sure fits the criteria. 2010 Sea Hunt 24' Gamefish, Yammy f250b, full curtains, aluminum bunk trailer, Standard Horizon VHF, 8' Shakespeare antenna, taxes, tags all just under your $50K target. Have now been out 30 miles caught a tuna and dolphin and am having an absolute ball!

The 25' Gamefish someone mentioned above is wider and I think can take twins if you want (which I'm sure would kill the $50K limit). With a single you still might be able to get there...

Lotsa' good boats out there, but you owe it to yourself to check out Sea Hunt in your search. Good luck!

peb3 · 07-29-2010, 06:31 PM

First, let's talk size.

What size do you want?

Will a 23' cut it? If so, you should be able to find either a Regulator or Contender that meets your needs.

I just went through the same analysis. I ended spending a little more.

Here were the boats that I looked at:
26' Regulator (this is what I ended up geeting)
31' Contender
28' White water
29' Sea Vee

Also, Intrepids and Jupiters are very nice.

Regarding specific boats I believe that there is still a 28' White Water CC (with a small cabin up front) w/ twin 225 4s Yamahas. The engines have under 100 hours on them are still under warantee. Best of all the boat is for sale within your price range, and is located near Wilmington, NC.

Also, I have seen some very nice 02' and 03' 26' Regulators with nice power packs that could be had for around $50k.

Good luck.

Peter

capt.willy · 07-30-2010, 10:54 AM

keep your money

divine intervention · 08-27-2010, 05:22 AM

2006 2360 Sailfish with twin Yamaha 4 strokes with warranty and low hours.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...-41-500-a.html

Jassman · 08-27-2010, 06:00 AM

there is a 2010 I believe Ameracat 27..just traded for a 31.. first used one on the market at 20k below dealer pricing.. so around 50k.. I just read it somewhere..good luck..Jeff

lumberman · 08-27-2010, 08:06 AM

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...-50-000-a.html

DO NOY BUY ANYTHING... until you look at this one... s Smoking deal and a fantastic, fish raising boat!!