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    New boat! now i gotta pull it tho....

    OK, so I finally took the leap. Getting an 06 Century 1850 dc with Yam 115. I figure under 3k lbs total. No kids, just wife and I mostly. Was gonna tow it with my Dad's tubo diesel p/u but it's become obvious to me that dealing with the "borrowing" will get to be more than I wanna deal with...
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    New Four Winns?

    Just looked at a new Four Winns 18 bowrider. It wasn't a F/S but aft seats could be removed, along with the carpet, to make it more fishing-friendly. Salesman said a lot of people buy 'em just for the bay ( ;)) but I'm still not sure about that style/size on some chop. Then again, for 20-30...
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    Diamond Marine Connecticut? Surveyor?

    Could be on my way to buying 2006 Century 1850 from Diamond Marine in East Haven CT and before it goes muchy further, does anyone have any experience or hear anything about them? Would be making any deal contingent on survey. Other than searching the .net how do I find reputable surveyor in...
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    Trophy = Bayliner quality-wise?

    Can I assume that the Trophy brand among fishing boats is similar in quality to that of Bayliner in rec boats? Thanks... again!
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    another bottom paint ?

    Looking at 2006+ boats and a few have bottoms painted. I will be trailering any boat I purchase. So... Should I avoid buying a late model boat if the bottom is painted? Thanks.
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    SP 180 cc w/ 115 Yam - tube,ski,comfort?

    OK so I've been looking for my first boat and here's where I'm at. Want something that can go from bay to lake, fish (fresh and salt) to fun. Will usually have 2 adults, sometimes 4, never more than that. Hope to be able to tube and maybe ski. Wife wants something more comfortable that...
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    used Larson

    Been trying to find a style that fits and maybe this is it: http://www.highwaymarine.com/pre_owned_detail.asp?sid=02853205X10K17K2008J6I52I46JPMQ4082R0&veh=879770&#info 1) price is $11500. what is it really worth and what would my offer start at? 2) would this boat be ok on the bay or sound...
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    JD Power ratings

    Several people on here have pointed to the JD Power site so I took a look. To my surprise, Bayliner scores 3's pretty much across the board which seems pretty respectable considering the scores of other brands generally accepted as much better and (sometimes much) higher in price.
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    newer Maxum???

    been lookiing and looking for a entry-level boat and pretty much have avoided Bayliner and Maxum but this sounds too good to pass on. "2006 Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat. Almost brand new(used 3 times). 18 feet, Mercruiser 130 hp, bimini top, cover, galvanized trailer with swing tung, 1 1/2 years...
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    NADA? What to offer?

    99 Sea-Pro 170 dc w/ 115 Yamaha 4 stroke. 130 hours, very nice, bimini, but no extra electronics. Seller is asking $8500. According to NADA that looks high by about $1g and compared to similar Sea-Pro higher yet... i think? Offer is what? I'm not looking to steal the boat but I don't want...
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    93 Maxum?

    17' with 90 Merc o/b. pass or look? thanks.
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    Hatteras, NC - I'm "hooked"

    Just got back from a week of fishing on the sound in Hatteras, NC. What a blast... :D I gotta get me a boat!
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    01 180 Dc?

    Hi all. Will be looking at an 01 180 DC w/ 115 Yamaha 4 stroke this week. From limited pics the seller has it looks like a good boat for my uses; bay to lake, fishing to fun (including tubing and skiing?). My main concern is the fun part... how comfortable would this boat be for a wife that...
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    bottom paint?

    bottom paint on a used boat - is this good or bad? what is it for (other than the obvious)? what are the benefits and disadvantages?
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    itchy trigger finger. help!

    Got my eye on what looks like a great boat at a great price on ebay but i can't get to see it anytime soon. 92 Chris Craft 187 Concept 5.0 $3999 buy it now. exchanged email w/ the seller and he has me almost convinced it's as nice as he says, he spent $1500 on it end of 2007 to get it...
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    84 Sea Ray 18' bow rider

    84 Sea Ray bow rider w/ 3.0 Merc i/o with trailer. canvas top, side curtains, and custom winter cover like new. Nice condition overall runs great and recently gone over completely by Merc dealer. not sure of the hours. seller wants $3600.... sound fair? anything i should know, ask about, or...
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    auction of 79 Starcraft w/ 90 hp Merc

    As some of you know from my previous posts I'm looking for a starter boat. Local auction house is selling a 79 Starcraft 16' fiberglass open bow w/ same year 90 Merc. Looked at boat and it is in fair condition overall, considering it's age, maybe good to ver good condition. Vinyl and...
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    Myrtle Beach area boating/fishing?

    Boat newbies (possibly). We have connections to a place in Myrtle Beach and would spend a good deal of time there. Wondering about the type of water (non-ocean) and fishing available there so I take that into consideration on my boat search. Thanks.
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    late-80's Century?

    Local boat for sale - 89 18' Century bowrider w/ 4.3 @ $3500. Is that brand/year/price worth a look?
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    87 Renken?

    87 19' Renken bowrider w Merc i/o 120. $3100. Lots of sbad tuff on the net about Renken. Should I pass?
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