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i don't know if you guys could get together on price but I cannot think of a better boat for your requirements than this Grady, and they have excellent resale value too.
Location: SE Pennsylvania / Pirates Cove-Manteo, NC
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Originally Posted by itwonder
i don't know if you guys could get together on price but I cannot think of a better boat for your requirements than this Grady, and they have excellent resale value too.
Thanks. I looked at that ad more than a few times but it was well above what I want to spend for a first-and-a-half boat.
I am officially no longer looking, I bought one this weekend. 2001 Sea Hunt 172 Triton from Atlantic Marine (with help from people here on THT, a realtor, a friend of the realtor, etc, etc). Plus the great people at Atlantic - so far - and no reason to believe they won't stay that way.
She's small but I think it's the right boat for us, right now, that will have some good value when the time comes to move up in a couple of years.
__________________ 2009 Key West 186 BayReef - Yamaha F115
FOR SALE - 2001 Scout 175 Sportfish - Yamaha 115
----------------------------------------------- Send lawyers, guns and money, the "crap" has hit the fan.
Definetely, look at and see if you can water test a Maycraft. Their 19 and 20 ft. CC's are excellent. Just a solid no frills boat that'll get you there and back.
There is a Kencraft Challenger 206 I think only a few years old in the Carolina Bargain Trader for i around $12k. If you are interested and cant get a bargain trader let me know and i will get you the phone number.
__________________ 215CC KenCraft Challenger 200 Evinrude Ocean Pro
Location: SE Pennsylvania / Pirates Cove-Manteo, NC
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Originally Posted by stateofmind
There is a Kencraft Challenger 206 I think only a few years old in the Carolina Bargain Trader for i around $12k. If you are interested and cant get a bargain trader let me know and i will get you the phone number.
Got it on the web. Thanks.
__________________ 2009 Key West 186 BayReef - Yamaha F115
FOR SALE - 2001 Scout 175 Sportfish - Yamaha 115
----------------------------------------------- Send lawyers, guns and money, the "crap" has hit the fan.
Still looking and need some help getting focused a little. I've been looking at just about every type of cc 20' and under and it's getting confusing. So to the guys out there that fish/boat similar waters I'll start with one question...should I throw away the idea of a Carolina Skiff/Sundance with the semi-V? Again, we will be in the sounds around OBX, down to OI, never ocean. At first glance these boats look like a good fit for us, roomy, easy to care for, can be used for cruising and fun, low draft, flexible fishing, etc. If days are rough we can stay in - I wouldn't say we'll be hardcore. Thanks.
Need help getting focused? How many times have you posted a thread asking for help on buying a boat? Either you cannot reach a decision or you like starting threads.
What happened to the boat where you paid a deposit?
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Location: SE Pennsylvania / Pirates Cove-Manteo, NC
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I've said that I'm having trouble deciding. I'm new and am asking questions and looking for guidance.
Nearly everyone who's replied to my threads has been a big help. Some people have even contacted me personally and offered their help to the point of looking at boats that may be close to them. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Pierless
Need help getting focused? How many times have you posted a thread asking for help on buying a boat? Either you cannot reach a decision or you like starting threads.
What happened to the boat where you paid a deposit?
__________________ 2009 Key West 186 BayReef - Yamaha F115
FOR SALE - 2001 Scout 175 Sportfish - Yamaha 115
----------------------------------------------- Send lawyers, guns and money, the "crap" has hit the fan.
