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G.Parker
Joined: 18 Apr 2011
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 Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:48 pm Post subject: Looking for first boat |
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| Hey guys and gals, im Looking to buy my first little boat and trailer combo for the upcoming season. My budget is max about 2000 but id like to stay below 1000 for maybe a little jon boat or something with a small outboard and trolling motor, some swivel chairs and can safely seat 2-3 people. Im a serios buyer and look forward to talking with some people and maybe going fishing. Im new to this forum too. My name is greg and i live in new britain so contact me here or i can give you my number if you have something worth my interest. Thanks |
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SkeeterRon
Joined: 01 Jun 2007
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Location: Newington, CT
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:27 am Post subject: |
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Hey Greg,
Welcome to the site.
Finding the boat your looking for might be tough for under $1000, more around $1,500 might be a good buy depending on how well it's been maintained.
If no one here has a boat try Craigslist.
If you need tips on what to look for when choosing a boat/motor, let us know the guys on the site are very helpful and can give you pointers as to what to look for.
Example: on the motor, check the lower end unit oil, it should look like oil and not milk.
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G.Parker
Joined: 18 Apr 2011
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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| SkeeterRon wrote: | Hey Greg,
Welcome to the site.
Finding the boat your looking for might be tough for under $1000, more around $1,500 might be a good buy depending on how well it's been maintained.
If no one here has a boat try Craigslist.
If you need tips on what to look for when choosing a boat/motor, let us know the guys on the site are very helpful and can give you pointers as to what to look for.
Example: on the motor, check the lower end unit oil, it should look like oil and not milk. |
Thanks Ron!
yeah i know it will be tough but im not looking for like a skeeter or triton or anything like that just yet but like a small jon boat or bass tender type thing..just to get me from lake to lake for this season..i fish in a league and im lucky enough to get out there and fish on some of these guys boats on the weekend but i need a little putt putt boat to get me around 
thanks again and im keeping my eyes peeled and checking craigslist too like you said. |
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Bass Addict
Joined: 27 Aug 2007
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Location: Wethersfield, CT 06109
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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you shouldn't have problem finding a 14'er with a trailer for less than 1k but it probably won't have a motor. The good thing is you don't need more than a 3-15hp to power a smaller boat like that. For 1500 you should be able to put together a nice little platform.
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G.Parker
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| Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Bass Addict wrote: | | you shouldn't have problem finding a 14'er with a trailer for less than 1k but it probably won't have a motor. The good thing is you don't need more than a 3-15hp to power a smaller boat like that. For 1500 you should be able to put together a nice little platform. |
Thats exactly what i was thinking. Ive seem them on CL for pretty cheap |
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Flipper
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:55 am Post subject: |
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I would recommend a flat bottom. That way you can put a casting deck in the front. They are usually wider and more stable, as well.
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Basstrapper
Joined: 04 Apr 2011
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Location: Prospect Ct
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:09 am Post subject: 12 foot sears dingy. |
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12 foot sears dingy here for sale. Two custom swivel seats. One Trolling motor. No battery. and A good condition Trailer with it. $800 for everything.
boat is perfect condition aside from the chipped paint here and there. just needs a new paintjob. but it is 100 ready for water. no rot, no rust, no holes. all solid.
let me know if you interested and i will get you pictures. |
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Basstrapper
Joined: 04 Apr 2011
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| Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:13 am Post subject: 12foot sears |
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its not a gass motor. but the trolling motor really moves this thing for some good days out on a small lake, nice days. oh yah it does need one lock for oars. one side is fine, the other wont hold the pin for the oar. But thats cheap easy fix. we just use the trolling motor. everything for $800. its a bargain. especially with the trailer.
basstrapper@gmail.com if your interested. |
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