Round II - The Hull Truth

Gmack · 11-15-2009, 06:25 PM

Well the boat is totaled. The insurance company has been great so far. Sent a check right away to fix my truck. Just waiting for a bill of sale to sign to get paid for it. Very stand up people. Very happy with how they handled it. They paid for truck, trailer and boat. All I asked for.

I found a newer Kencraft 215 (my dream boat) for sale (in the for sale section here) and decided to check it out. Sr and I left Louis Armstrong at 6am Saturday morning for Norfolk, Virginia. We then hopped in a rental car and drove to Ahoskie, North Carolina. The boat is in just freakin awsome shape. It's a 2002 with 188 hours on it. The previous owner took really really good care of it. Shines like new. After a ride in the boat I was sold. Handed over a check and inked the deal! Not sure how I'm transporting home it yet since Sr and I flew back today, but I need to get it back to Louisiana in one piece!
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BOOMER · 11-15-2009, 06:41 PM

Let me know if you need a hand going to get it.

Oops, just saw the flat tire. Forget I offered,haha.

Gmack · 11-15-2009, 06:47 PM

Yeah wouldn't you know the seller got a flat leaving his house to meet us at the launch. Filled it up twice to make it home. No biggie. It's got a hole from a nail or something. Josh is getting that fixed this week for me. IF I go get it I'll bring a couple extra tires, genny, compresser, impact wrench, etc.

Gary

BOOMER · 11-15-2009, 08:00 PM

What you mean IF you go get it? Scared now?

prockvoan · 11-15-2009, 09:53 PM

Gmack,congrads on the new ride. I hope you don't have any problems getting home. Just don't let any trucks tailgate your @ss.

Gmack · 11-16-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BOOMER

What you mean IF you go get it? Scared now?

Heck no! BUT unfortunatley my truck is not fixed yet (dang body shops in Houma are backed up 4-6 weeks!). Also I don't have any vacation time left to take and I think it will be a 3-4 day trip taking my time.

hthoang · 11-16-2009, 07:53 AM

Good looking ride! Probably cheaper to get it shipped back when you factor in your time, fuel expense, lodging, food, etc...

Woody2185 · 11-16-2009, 08:32 AM

Congrats Gary! Glad everything workind out for you, can't wait to see her full of fish.

rbhankins001 · 11-16-2009, 11:20 AM

Awesome!

Can't wait to see it in person!

-Rob

bluffman2 · 11-16-2009, 04:53 PM

congrats........youll enjoy the heck out of that !..........I bet Cody will too.......

bluffman2 · 11-16-2009, 04:56 PM

oh yea ...do yourself a favor and put it on "u ship it"....They will bid on bringing it to you.....probally 200-300 bucks........espeacilally cheap if they are hauling back empty allready...they would be glad just to get a shipment to cover their fuel back!......and they are INSURED

Black Water · 11-16-2009, 09:06 PM

Gmack, sorry to hear about the trouble, but glad it all worked out. Next time you want to fish let me know since I'm living down in Larose now

Hammer · 11-17-2009, 10:29 AM

I have had very good luck with: uship.com

I think you will be surprised with the bids you get.

Good Luck!

WhalerMax · 11-17-2009, 10:42 AM

I just used a guy called Captain Cove from Uship.com. He brought my boat from new york to louisiana. I think the total was 1200 dollars for a 28ft LOA on his tri axle trailer

eddy2419 · 11-17-2009, 02:51 PM

I have enjoyed my 2001 215. Good luck with it!