new or used

[rob711]

hi- i'm relativley new to boating...i got a free boat on the begining of the season...well no such animal...after dumping at least 500 into it my wife says why are we waisting our money lets get a new boat (yes shes great!) we are looking at a 1802 trophy walk around...i really like the idea of a warrenty and piece of mind...but the finacially responsible part of me says wait till winter and i can probly get a lightly used one cheaper...theres a 03 for about 16 grand no warrenty...then theres the 2006 leftover thats about 26grand with a full warrenty on hull(10yrs) and motor 3yrs, i think ,its a mercury 125 ob...ant body got any suggestions...i know i should not rush into it but i'd like to get out on the water by at least august.

 

[scoutabout]

Re: new or used

No doubt even a lightly used one should save you a ton of money. Let someone else take the depreciation hit.

 

[thunder219]

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I am always being told you can do alot of work for what you save on buying a used boat. I am going through the same thing that you are right now on buying new or wait and buy a used one. My biggest problem in Indiana is there is about a 4 month season at best and I can only boat or work on the boat on weekends and it seems this year is doing alot more work than boating. I know its all part of boating but it just seems that its little stupid stuff every weekend. The more I type the better a warr. is sounding to me.I hate spending the money but the whole family enjoys this and so far is still cheaper than snowmobiles.

 

[tnduc]

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What kind of shape is your "free" boat in? I got a free boat a few months ago. It had been sitting unused for years. I put about $700 into the motor (tune up, seals, carb kit, etc...), and recently had to replace the ignition switch, but am way ahead of what the boat would cost if I had to buy it. Of course, the hull and everything else is in excellent shape as it sat covered in a carport. But, if you go the finances and wife's OK then go ahead with a new one.

 

[tashasdaddy]

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before you buy look at this. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=198208&highlight=test+drive

 

[rob711]

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thanks yet again, tasha is a lucky dog!!! as i've said i am relatvley new to this whole boating adventure..i have always heard not so great things about bayliner, but its hard to find bad reports about the newer ones..like u i really don't like carpet that was one of the draws to the trophy..its hose it off and go approach is nice...hey should i worry about my dogs nails on the deck..she weighs about 70lbs..i kinda doubt it though..i'm 85% saying we will go for the 2006 left over 1802...thanks again tashasdaddy..youve been quite helpful since i started posting here and myself and others owe u a debt of graditute for all the worth while advice you've given....thank happy boating

 

[tashasdaddy]

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dog nails on deck not problem, on upolstery made a problem. on the 2006 get him down to 20,000 atleast. it's already almost 2 years old, let the dealer take part of the depreciation.

 

[rob711]

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thats a excellent point..i will absolutly bring that point up...yeah i'm buying a 2yr old boat!!!