Angler 220

[jocko_nc]

Hey all. Nice forums, glad I found them.<br /><br />I'm considering picking up a used Angler on a bank repo down in Florida. Appreciate your thoughts on both the boat and the repo gig.<br /><br />Angler 220 CC, Mariner 200XLOS. Tee Top.<br /><br />My goal was a solid, value priced fishing rig suitable for trailering. I plan to use on various NC lakes and take out to the sounds and/or islands. From what I have read over time, I ended up looking for Angler, Key West, Proline, Cobia, and Mako, though the latter seem a good bit more valuable.<br /><br />What do you think of Angler? What should I look for in a 1996? Is that a wood free hull?<br /><br />Do you have any horror stories regarding repo yards? Again, the boat is currently owned by a bank.<br /><br />FYI, the price is good. NADA says 12145 to 14900 low to average retail, respectively. I am thinking four figures.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.<br /><br />Jocko

 

[MIKE F]

Re: Angler 220

jocko Angler used wood in their 96 hulls. I think they're a good boat. I'm on my second Angler. Check out the thread farther down this page on Angler Hull.

 

[jocko_nc]

Re: Angler 220

Yes. I did eventually see that post. Just wanting to make sure... I saw pics of the current production and the 1996. The patterns the two were laid up on must be identical, thus I was wondering.<br /><br />Second question then. Is the wood really a potential problem as this boat ages? Is it no big deal? I know Grady White used wood late into production as well. What are the criteria, I assume you are at the mercy of whoever was laying fiberglass that day. Water + Wood = &%^$&$.<br /><br />I guess I have the assumption that "no wood" is THAT big of a deal.<br /><br />Should I wait for a 2000 2001 to come available?<br /><br />Thanks again,<br /><br />Jocko

 

[MIKE F]

Re: Angler 220

jocko I think it would be a good idea to have a marine surveyor check out any boat you're serious about. I wouldn't let the fact that a boat has wood scare me away.A boat built properly with wood stringers,transom etc. is better than a boat built improperly with composites.<br />I'm sure the molds for the 96 and the new boats are the same they just use composites now instead of wood in their construction.<br />Many companies still use wood in their boats.