2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

[Burgh_fisher]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

Burg_fisher,
sorry just went back thru,
this boat on the post is from my marina
not sure if its the one i am thinking of :facepalm: my memory is bad

but if so i was moored next to it
i had a lil pontoon moored in the cheap seats (500 season, no elec avail) at that time.
the guy that owned it was looking into getting a wakeboard boat with a tower
although i didnt walk around in it it looked to be in great shape full cover etc...



so to revisit that posting i'd check it out.

boat prices here will be on the incline here soon till early august

This guy never replied through E-mail and did not leave a #, will have to shoot him another message.
Prices are not bad there for docking there. Cost an arm and a leg to dock on the lower 3 rivers here!
We were trying to price around in New Eagle and California Pa, around 10 mile creek. May look into the Beaver area as well. Being early in the season tough to get a hold of anyone for information, wait to long spaces are gone.

 

[Burgh_fisher]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

were loacated in ambridge,
and dock on the beaver,
absolutely love it there, the beaver river is a no wake zone
happy to help
just pm me

Much appreciated, now to get of here and shovel SNOW!

 

[lil buggy]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

hear ya,
glad i bought the plow for the quad
or else all that shoveling would put me in shape:facepalm:

what area of the city are you loacated?

good luck on the search

 

[Burgh_fisher]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

What i have kids for! lol We are in the South Hills - Bethel park/Castle Shannon area.
Kind took a step back from the search was getting frustrating, adding in the same Boats been on CL and other sites. Figure in a few more weeks people will start putting more up as there getting ready for spring.

 

[lil buggy]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

agreed,
try not to buy too much with your heart,
frustration will make for a hurried decision
i'll keep my eye out

starting to see new ones though

 

[lil buggy]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

couldn't resist
not a cuddy but i like the looks of it
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/2854633893.html
i would follow smokes (way to buy a boat)
and offer 1100 if all is well settle up at 1500 if its in good condition

this one as well
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/2854234661.html
worries me a lil though

this one is still avail
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/2853941710.html
been there all winter may take 3800

your first boat,,, i'm thinken more like the first one
however the third one looks like the cleanest and best fit
soo if you got 1 foot into this i would lean to the first one
both feet? i like the third just ask for rebuild reciepts

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

I'm not particularly fond of any of those. That first one is going to be a real turd with a 115.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

first boat--closed bow--no room

second boat--cuddy--wasted space

third boat--that's what I call a sofa boat. A third of useable space taken up with upholstery. A third of usable space taken up with engine box. too much space in the dash boards, etc. Can't drive and look over the windshield, comfortably. Carpet--yuk. Can't be left outdoors. Fragile surfaces. limited function. Inboard/outboard. Not seaworthy.

your budget size says you buy a small boat. Your family size says you need room. maximize open space. Look for low maintenance.

 

[southkogs]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

Hey Burgh: when I went an looked through the CL links, I bumped out and looked at some others that were posted. Have you considered this guy? http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/2856773111.html

To be honest, they're kinda' ugly. BUT ... they make nice use of deck space, and that Johnson on the back is a decent vintage. Ad makes it look clean and well cared for (though photos are from a bit back). Can't quite tell what's going on with the deck, but she'd be easy maintenance, center console, OB and the price isn't bad. Viking was a Chris-Craft brand, and if I'm not mistaken fairly well made.

No beauty queen, but might be worth lookin' at.

 

[jdlough]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

Maybe you can talk her into this one...

21.5 Glastron center console - $6200 (Upper Burrell)

150hp Johnson 2 stroke: 15hp mariner 2stoke kicker with front controls: Tee-nee dual axle trailer: Expansive fishing gear package (Way to much to list) Many new upgrades

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/2826182923.html

I can't tell from the pics, but it might have seating in the bow.


That 16' center console deckboat that southkogs posted does look interesting. I don't think I've ever seen one like it. It might be small for you, but if it was closer, I'd be checking it out for me.

 

[Burgh_fisher]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

Thanks lil buggy.
We went through them wife liked the red one i don't, something about it ican't put my finger on but sticking with my sixth sense lol

 

[Burgh_fisher]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

Hey Burgh: when I went an looked through the CL links, I bumped out and looked at some others that were posted. Have you considered this guy? http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/2856773111.html

To be honest, they're kinda' ugly. BUT ... they make nice use of deck space, and that Johnson on the back is a decent vintage. Ad makes it look clean and well cared for (though photos are from a bit back). Can't quite tell what's going on with the deck, but she'd be easy maintenance, center console, OB and the price isn't bad. Viking was a Chris-Craft brand, and if I'm not mistaken fairly well made.

No beauty queen, but might be worth lookin' at.

Now this here would make for a fun fishing boat with a little room for just the family. Will have to inquire and see what kind of info i can get about it.

 

[Burgh_fisher]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

Maybe you can talk her into this one...

21.5 Glastron center console - $6200 (Upper Burrell)

150hp Johnson 2 stroke: 15hp mariner 2stoke kicker with front controls: Tee-nee dual axle trailer: Expansive fishing gear package (Way to much to list) Many new upgrades

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/2826182923.html

I can tell from the pics, but it might have seating in the bow.


That 16' center console deckboat that southkogs posted does look interesting. I don't think I've ever seen one like it. It might be small for you, but if it was closer, I'd be checking it out for me.

The misses shot this one down being to much of a fishing boat. Said for the price she would want more of a family boat. darned if i do darned if i don't!

 

[jdlough]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

The misses shot this one down being to much of a fishing boat. Said for the price she would want more of a family boat. darned if i do darned if i don't!

Some center consoles have as much family seating as a Dual Console/Bowrider. Some have bench seats at the bow, just like a bowrider, and removable jump seats at the stern, on each side of the splashwell.

Point out all the extra "elbow room" on the Center Console!

A Dual Console and Center Console model of the same boat use the same hull, so the ride's the same and you can use either for watersports.

Tell her the kicker motor is an "emergency" motor, to keep the family safe!

(It probably won't convince her, but that's all I could think of)

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

if there are seats in the bow, that IS a family boat. Tell your non-boater wife that families of boaters in boating communities who know boats prefer the center console for the best all around recreational family boat. You're not driving around a bunch of old ladies who want to just sit in an easy chair and look around, are you?

THIS is a family boat: look at the pictures

http://seahuntboats.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=71&Itemid=92

 

[lil buggy]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/2860247576.html
watching this one for a while
needs gauges n 2 bucket seats
like the look
that back 2 back seats either gotta go or get raised up
adding the vacation hmmm

sounds like he has gotta sell now
i'd pull a "smoke" and offer 2500
and tell him to take his family on that vacation and maybe you could throw that new back 2 back seat to him for resale on cl

that is, if all is well with it

 

[evolution1985]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/2860247576.html
watching this one for a while
needs gauges n 2 bucket seats
like the look
that back 2 back seats either gotta go or get raised up
adding the vacation hmmm

sounds like he has gotta sell now
i'd pull a "smoke" and offer 2500
and tell him to take his family on that vacation and maybe you could throw that new back 2 back seat to him for resale on cl

that is, if all is well with it

hey buggy, the owner of that boat is a member here. he was just asking before about that trim.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=533172
He does seem like he wants to sell, lols but I dunno if I could pull a "smoke" on another Iboats member. :facepalm:
I think he'd call the bluff and ask how smokes doing.
but i think it could be a decent boat with a bit of TLC

 

[lil buggy]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

oops,
sorry goes out to fellow iboater ttommy2x4.
no offense meant here.

but droppin the vaca should drop the price ... at least a lil tho.
agreed nice boat layout( i like the lines )
i had my eye on it when i bought my last one

i went with more of a finished product.
or so i thought:facepalm:
but by my repair bill i shoulda gave him a call first
even at 2500 for interior
i woulda been ahead

in any event, either way, the interior looks like a future iboats project
i'd be happy to lend a hand

can i take my foot outa my mouth now?

 

[lil buggy]

Re: 2nd Try at first boat...Opinions

yea, i know,
but my last boat was a toon
fishing, yes.
the admiral with space, yes
cheap hows 2500?
heck you might even get her to cook for you out there
lets get your feet wet

this is what i'm talkin bout
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/2870893225.html
go check it out.
lots of space and not alot of gas.
if the decks good and engine runs
you could smoke it out for extra cash lol