$17,000 for Entry Level boat
Apr 9, 2022 09:10:03 #
BeaverTooth wrote:
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I agree. As much as I would like to own a “nice” fishing boat I have a hard time justifying the cost. My wife has told me more than once she does not mind if I were to buy one. However I just can’t pull the trigger. I’ll keep fishing from the bank, in my kayak, or wading.
Apr 9, 2022 10:59:54 #
Hi Folks.
So way back in 1975-ish my grandfather bought a 15.5 foot Terry Bass boat with a Mercury 402 (40 Hp) motor on it. His play was to retire and go fishing, a lot. At the time, it was what all the professional bass fishermen were using. After he passed away, the boat was passed around within the family, Sat unused in the boathouse behind mom's house and baked in the Louisiana sun for at least 10 years until my mom gave it to me. That was about 10 years ago. I brought it up to New Hampshire and it took me a year to get it running again. After 2 years of fishing on the Connecticut river, I got worried that it may not be sea worthy any more so I took it to a Marina for a structural inspection and they found a big crack running partway down the inner hull. They said they could repair it and gave me a price. I struggled as to if I should repair the boat, or scrap it. My wife sat me down on evening and said I should repair it, not for any financial reason, but for the sentimental value of the boat. So, they repaired the boat and she performs just like I remember she did way back in 75-ish. And, after reading this article about the current price of new boats, I think my wife made a wise choice, again.
So way back in 1975-ish my grandfather bought a 15.5 foot Terry Bass boat with a Mercury 402 (40 Hp) motor on it. His play was to retire and go fishing, a lot. At the time, it was what all the professional bass fishermen were using. After he passed away, the boat was passed around within the family, Sat unused in the boathouse behind mom's house and baked in the Louisiana sun for at least 10 years until my mom gave it to me. That was about 10 years ago. I brought it up to New Hampshire and it took me a year to get it running again. After 2 years of fishing on the Connecticut river, I got worried that it may not be sea worthy any more so I took it to a Marina for a structural inspection and they found a big crack running partway down the inner hull. They said they could repair it and gave me a price. I struggled as to if I should repair the boat, or scrap it. My wife sat me down on evening and said I should repair it, not for any financial reason, but for the sentimental value of the boat. So, they repaired the boat and she performs just like I remember she did way back in 75-ish. And, after reading this article about the current price of new boats, I think my wife made a wise choice, again.
Apr 9, 2022 12:47:13 #
I am ölder now and money value has plummeted over the years . Even my life insurance wouldn’t even bury me. I now understand why older folks drive older cars and maintain their stuff
Apr 9, 2022 13:02:41 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
gschattl wrote:
I am ölder now and money value has plummeted over the years . Even my life insurance wouldn’t even bury me. I now understand why older folks drive older cars and maintain their stuff
True my glastron is 41 yrs old my tracker is 19 yrs old my 2012 put has 222,000 miles on it my 2018 have 25,000. I'm good for the rest of my life 👍.
Apr 9, 2022 13:32:28 #
Ibclyde
Loc: Cloverleaf Lakes Wisconsin
Problem is that you can’t access one anyway
Unless you want to wait a year
No stock on boats or motors
Unless you want to wait a year
No stock on boats or motors
Apr 9, 2022 13:36:11 #
Ibclyde
Loc: Cloverleaf Lakes Wisconsin
Where on earth can you buy a new Merc motor?
Wait list is a year now
Wait list is a year now
Apr 9, 2022 13:38:56 #
Ibclyde wrote:
Where on earth can you buy a new Merc motor?
Wait list is a year now
Wait list is a year now
They're catching back up, in our area Clyde.BPS and Cabelas have the showrooms full again.
Apr 9, 2022 13:43:18 #
Ibclyde
Loc: Cloverleaf Lakes Wisconsin
Looking for a brand new 115HP Merc 4 stroke
Motor only
I want to trade off my 150 2 stroke XRI fuel injected
Motor only
I want to trade off my 150 2 stroke XRI fuel injected
Apr 9, 2022 13:54:09 #
I purchased a 'used' aluminum boat, with a yammy 40 2stroke, yrs back. After 3 or 4yrs, it was time for a new motor. Where I go in the basin, no traffic, cell phone, or any other type of telephones. So, I spent 7K on a new Tohatsu motor installed. It burns less fuel, (important) is so much quieter, and no more mixing oil. I did a little work on the boat, installed a fuse panel, cleats, two extra seats, new helm, larger tires on the trailer, fishfinder, all new wiring, and with all new switches. It is by no means the best on the water, but very easy to launch, pull, and fish out of it. At 10K I would not break even, but not selling.
Apr 9, 2022 13:56:13 #
Fishin'Slug
Loc: Rockaway Beach, MO
Back in the early 1980's, I saw an ad in the morning paper. '57 Valco aluminum 18' riveted boat (no leaks) with 25HP 1985 Evenrude engine (2Stroke) - only 10 hrs on it & a trailer, $1000 he said. First come first served. My buddy & I were there at 7:30 am, & sure enough there were 2 other guys there at 7:31 am. The man was elderly & had bought the boat new. He had had a stroke & could no longer safely operate the boat. It was actually quite emotional & he was having a hard time deciding who would get the boat. You could tell he was very sentimental about it. The next thing he did was to shake each of our hands & then he made a decision. BTW this is all true. He looked at us all & said that he had made his decision, he sold it to us. He said "Because these boys have calluses on their hands and know what a day's work is. He looked at the other 2 & said "Sorry, but you two have the hands of a swede shoe salesman. I'm not saying that was a good basis, but it was his...
I had it for many many years & finally sold it for the same $1000 I spent.
BTW I also was at the 50th anniversary Bas pro shoe. I was pretty disappointed. Only the very high-end stuff seemed to be on sale, because in the store itself there were a dozen bins of 20% off lures, everything else was retail.
The only food you could find was hotdogs unless you went to their cafe, then it was a $12 Kale salad, or a $12 chicken salad sandwich on a stale hard croissant.
Sorry, it seemed to be all about patting themselves on their back, rather than treating us, the reason they're in business, to some real discounts, etc...
Only my opinion. Sorry to have gotten off track.
I had it for many many years & finally sold it for the same $1000 I spent.
BTW I also was at the 50th anniversary Bas pro shoe. I was pretty disappointed. Only the very high-end stuff seemed to be on sale, because in the store itself there were a dozen bins of 20% off lures, everything else was retail.
The only food you could find was hotdogs unless you went to their cafe, then it was a $12 Kale salad, or a $12 chicken salad sandwich on a stale hard croissant.
Sorry, it seemed to be all about patting themselves on their back, rather than treating us, the reason they're in business, to some real discounts, etc...
Only my opinion. Sorry to have gotten off track.
Apr 9, 2022 14:24:27 #
Ibclyde wrote:
Looking for a brand new 115HP Merc 4 stroke
Motor only
I want to trade off my 150 2 stroke XRI fuel injected
Motor only
I want to trade off my 150 2 stroke XRI fuel injected
I found a good deal on a leftover 2021 Clyde, $1500-4000 cheaper than a 2022.
Apr 9, 2022 14:26:37 #
Apr 9, 2022 15:09:49 #
Elmwood21 wrote:
I bought this 2 yrs ago everything I need had 5hrs on motor 115, Ultrex trolling motor 2 hook fish finders 5 and 7 fancier ones would be nice but ok with me. I had older stratos wanted to get something newer, I am retired will be last boat rides a little rougher but use on small lake paid mid 20s. Great alternative to fiberglass I seen even some pros are using them
Looks like a nice rig to me.
Apr 9, 2022 15:55:32 #
Apr 9, 2022 16:03:24 #
Browndog1 wrote:
Totally agree with you. The boat prices are crazy!
Reminds me in the early 1990s when I bought My 17 1/2' Wooldridge Alaskan jet sled with a 88hp Evinrude with jet pump, and an 8hp Evinrude yacht twin long shaft trolling motor and trailer for about 20K. I put in a dual battery and fish finder and compass. i also had a special fish box built in bow.
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