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I am looking for a hull with no power or new power with very low hours. I'm wanting to get back to a 23 open, 23T or 25 Contender. I'm also interested in 23-26 Regulator or newer Cape Horn. I've done searches on the site and I know there are tons of threads looking for the exact same thing but haven't found what I'm looking for yet. I have also checked craigslists in the Southeast but I know a lot of you guys find boats I will miss.

Budget for one with new power is 55k. I/m in Pensacola, FL but will travel to pick up if its what I'm looking for.

ninetoes

You are not going to find a 26 Reg with new power for anywhere near that price. No offense but just saying.

Sidewinder83

We have a Listing for a 26 with ox66 that run great for a reasonable price. You could repower how you like if you wanted. Just letting you know. Boat is up in the north east

seajbee

http://www.boats.com/power-boats/2001-regulator-23-classic-5878259/#.WN7iAMspDqA

Maybe they'd negotiate?

bigtuna

We have a 24 regulator with 200 hpdis (600 hrs) we will be around 40k on.

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Keithcooking

You should be able to find one in that range. People think way too highly of their 1,000+hr, 15 year old motors thats for sure.

finrazor

If someone is willing to pay the market value for one of these highly regarded machines then I would be willing to say their 15 y/o sleds are worth what was paid for them. These boats are built to last waaaaaay longer than most and their value only holds or even increases when compared to buying a new one for 5 or 6 times as much. Buying an older, cream of the crop hull even with some age on it can never be a bad choice if you're looking to save some coin. Just my opinion as someone who did just that and never regrets a single moment.

Nice first post and we hope you contribute many more positive and helpful ones in the future. Welcome to THT!

seajbee

I agree 100% and couldn't have said it better. Regardless of the hours on the meter, these hulls tend to bring good coin to the seller. I bought one with high hours on the engines and hope to squeeze another year or two out of the engines before I repower.

Keithcooking

Not knocking a 15 year old hull, contenders are built to last. Theres a ton of variables in a hull with outriggers, electronics,trailor, ex, ex but most imoortant part of a boat is by far the motor and im seeing so many late 90s 23-25ft contenders with 15 year old motors and 1500+ hrs for top dollars. Do they actually sell for 55-60k?

finrazor

Find one in pristine condition or one that's a rebuild and they will very well draw those kind of numbers. I'm sure the OP is smart enough to be patient and find a great deal on one and I hope he does! I've owned a Contender and like I mentioned before currently have a Reg and if looking again would certainly have to pay the market value of one in great condition because if I don't someone will.

They will pop up for a bargain every once in a while!!

finrazor

https://providence.craigslist.org/boa/6045353933.html

https://charleston.craigslist.org/boa/6010181832.html

Keithcooking

You ever find one?

micky

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sa...-no-power.html

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I have been talking to this guy. Just trying to get a list of what all is needed in this one. Sounds like the fuel tank will have to be adjusted. It also needs a leaning post, steering wheel, new paint, all new electronics, etc....just trying to see how much I would have to put into it

Badabing23

Got what you are looking for listed now.

SoFloGrady24

found this on offerup... I have no affiliation with this guy


https://offerup.com/item/detail/2572...d0c622b9ac79d3

Keithcooking

Seems like every one I find has already been sold and the poster didnt delete add.

as16

I have a 94 23 Reg in Mobile, AL that I have been meaning to post on here just haven't had time to stop and do it. Its powered with the original 150 SWS carbed motors. I have the compression numbers recently checked by Middle Bay Marine. the boat is ready to fish tomorrow. we rebuilt the trailer last summer with new axles, tires, lights, carpet, and fenders, added new lees sidewinder outriggers, and had the pen stripes redone waiting on the new regulator 23 decals now. it has a ridged industries light bar on the ttop, added a new stereo and gemlux latches this week. and a new bait-well pump. the fishbox pump and wash down pump were both replaced in the last couple of years. i just changed the lower unit oil and fuel water separators. the boat has a Garmin radar that we put on either last summer or the summer before. it has a garmin 4212 Chart and gps and a 8 or 10" garmin touchscreen.
the boat is super clean for a 94 my brother has a 23 reg that is 10 years newer and doesn't show as well as this one. also has a custom boat cover.
Pm me and i'll get you some details and pics. or you can run over and take a look at it

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