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| Rudey
Moderator Username: Rudey Post Number: 234 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Does anyone have any insight, connections, suggestions, etc about where to buy quality used boats? I am considering beginning the search process for a used boat in the next few months and was wondering if anyone had any hookups around DFW? There are sometimes some good prices at that consignment place in Lewisville (DFW Boats) but you never really know what you're getting there, ya know?!? Any input? Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. | ||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 240 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
A freind of mine bought a used boat at one of the consignment places on 35 in lewisville in the late 90's. turned out the boat was stolen. | ||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 241 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I will make you good deal on a 93 ss90 skeeter | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 360 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Rudey, There is a post on the IBC site selling a boat you might want to look at? look under forum-classifieds www.irvingbassclub.com OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Dru
Crappie Username: Dru Post Number: 332 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
Rudey, I talked to FishinDude from TBH about selling a used boat. He seemed like a nice enough fellow. He is with Fun-n-Sun there in Irving, I believe. BassZone.com  
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| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2125 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Rudey, the lease manager of my deer lease is wanting to sell his garage kept Javalin that has limited use and most of that use is on the local lake at Jacksboro. Let me know if you want more info on it. Heck, you could stop by and see it on your next trip to your lease.  Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Rudey
Moderator Username: Rudey Post Number: 235 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Wes, the ss90 is a 16 footer, right? I've done my penance in boats that size...I want a real boat this go 'round!  Dru, hadn't thought about that...I see him at our happy hours every once in a while! Mike, sounds good, but I'm not ready to buy yet. It'll probably be a few months before I'm ready to start "seriously" looking to buy. Just starting to gather some info! Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. | ||
| Texfisher
Crappie Username: Texfisher Post Number: 573 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
I keep an eye on this place. I think they are in Wiley. He deals with a lot repo'd boats but he sells some on consignment as well. I've never been by there but I've seen some pretty good prices. Might be worth checking out. www.affordableboats.net If you're richer than me I think we're related. If you're poorer than me I know we're related. My bass club webpage http://texbass.8m.com/
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| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 363 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Rudey, If your going to the tackle show stop by Double ZZ Custom baits and talk to Joe. Has sells Rangers as well as baits. He's really connected when it come to boats and tell him you know Ozzie. Also The Terminator boat that Scott Dean has may be for sale soon. Triton TR21X. Scott will be at the booth too. OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2139 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Rudey, I talked to Jeff at Fun & Sun (fishindude on TBH) and he told me that now is a great time to pick up a used boat because they are making so may trades during the show. Hopefully he will come visit the site and give more info. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 755 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Check this site http://www.impactfishing.com/ . He sometimes has an excellent deal from time to time. Most of the boats are from Basscat prostaff memebers needing to sell their boat to make room for their new one. Let me know when your reading to buy and I might consider selling mine (that is, of coarse if it meets your requirements). | ||
| Rudey
Moderator Username: Rudey Post Number: 236 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Thanks, everyone! I'll keep my eyes on the places y'all mentioned. Charles, you finance?!?! Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. | ||
| Terry
Minnow Username: Terry Post Number: 4 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Procraft-Bass-Fishing-Boat-w-175-Mariner-w-trailer_W0QQitemZ270077049291QQihZ017QQcategoryZ63724QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The $7,500 buy it now is too much but it might go for less. Are you looking for something like this? I bought my boat recently off eBay. I watched the auctions for a long time and ended up with a pretty good deal. I still watch and would be happy to keep an eye out for you if you let me know what you are looking for. (Message edited by Terry on January 11, 2007) | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 760 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Sure! As soon as it's paid in full you can take it home  | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 761 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Forgot to mention, my Dad bought a boat from one of the consignment stores off of 35 and had a hard time getting the title. From what I remeber the boat was a bank repo. Dad paid the consignment store but they never paid the bank. After contact the Texas Attorney Generals office and the Bank with proper Sales Agreements and cleared check he was able to get a clear title. | ||
| Rudey
Moderator Username: Rudey Post Number: 237 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
So how many more payments do you have?! Trying to get a timeline here.... Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. | ||
| Rudey
Moderator Username: Rudey Post Number: 239 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Texfisher, you sure about that web address? I get nothing when I try it. Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. | ||
| Terry
Minnow Username: Terry Post Number: 11 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
Rudey, Maybe .com. Like I mentioned above - what kind of boat you looking for and what price range? I will keep an eye out for ya. | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 768 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
I clicked on texfish link and was able to get to the site. That place is pretty close to my house. Most of there boats are bank repo's. Before I bought the boat I have now I checked his site frequently. A buddy of mine from Houston bought a Triton from them. My buddy had me go look at three boats. Two of them were trashed and the Triton was in excellent condition. | ||
| Rudey
Moderator Username: Rudey Post Number: 240 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
It's working today, server must've been down yesterday. Not looking for any particular brand, just a good condition bass boat, 18+ feet. Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. | ||
| Terry
Minnow Username: Terry Post Number: 12 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
Price Range? | ||
| Rudey
Moderator Username: Rudey Post Number: 242 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Free to $10-$15k. Any more than that and I'd start looking at new boats. I'm not opposed to good aluminum boats, either. I don't mean a flat bottom jon boat, but the good V-hulls that are built like the normal fiberglass V-hulls. Just as an example, Bass Pro has a brand new 2006 model 19' V-hull aluminum (190 TX) with a 115 Mercury on it for $18k. I'm not a big fan of the Bass Pro/Tracker boats, but for the price..... Sea Ark used to make some in that price range also. Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. | ||
| Terry
Minnow Username: Terry Post Number: 13 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Rudey, I will keep my eye out. | ||
| Rudey
Moderator Username: Rudey Post Number: 244 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Too good to be true?!?! What's wrong with it.... Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. | ||
| Rudey
Moderator Username: Rudey Post Number: 245 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Or this one....??? Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. | ||
| Dru
Crappie Username: Dru Post Number: 342 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
The Pantera looks like a good deal. A friend bought the same ProCraft in August. He paid the same price but got the '00 motor as well. BassZone.com
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| Terry
Minnow Username: Terry Post Number: 14 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
I would be willing to bet the Pantera has been used heavily, just a feeling, looks like a smoking price though but I would be concerned about hours on the engine. I like Pro-Craft boats, Oz and I spent a lot of time in an old 180 Dual Pro with a 175 efi Merc. My Pro-Craft was definitly a tough boat. The price on it looks OK for the year it kinda depends on how much the boat has been used. The good thing on both is that they are pretty close you could go look at them. | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 769 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Check with Bascat on the Pantera. If I remember correctly, Basscat offers a lifetime warranty on the Hull for year models starting 2000 and up. | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2173 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Rudey, Plano Marine is just a few miles away from my office. Let me know if you want me to check it out. The Pantera look like it is in Beaumont and I would be concerned about use in the bay on that boat so it may have had a lot of exposure to salt water -- scares me. The Pro-Craft hull looks in good shape but to me that motor looks to be a lot older than a 2000 model. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Terry
Minnow Username: Terry Post Number: 15 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
Picou, your right that motor has got to be older, probably around early to mid 1990's. | ||
| Rudey
Moderator Username: Rudey Post Number: 246 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I just used the Pantera as an example of something that concerns me. I know that usually when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. That Pantera sounded really cheap for that boat. I dunno...maybe it's not. Better safe than sorry, though, huh? Mike, I don't want you to go out of your way. But if you do happen to be in the area, would you mind just swinging through and giving it a quick once-over? Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. | ||
| Richard
Minnow Username: Richard Post Number: 43 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
This one has has an optimax. http://dallas.craigslist.org/boa/263820204.html Don't ever shave drunk! | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 403 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Rudey, I know I guy that has a 18'7"ft 2003 187SC Champion that he might sell. It's in excellent shape has been kept indoors. It has 150hp mercury jack plate, 64lbs Minkota trolling motor. White with Red stripes. It really a nice looking boat. I think he would want around 17k. (Message edited by ozziefish on January 23, 2007) OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 775 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Here's one that seems to be reasonable http://p205.ezboard.com/MO--2001-Pantera-classic-DC-13900/fbasscatownersfrm4.showMessage?topicID=1653.topic | ||
| Rudey
Moderator Username: Rudey Post Number: 247 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
That does sound like a good deal, Richard, if it's in good shape! Where is it, Oz? I'm not going to Missouri, Charles.... Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 405 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
He has it in his warehouse where he works in Dallas off Irving Blvd. & Regal row. He also has Optima batteries on board. I can tell you first hand that this boat has been extremely well taken care of. It looks brand new really. OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Rudey
Moderator Username: Rudey Post Number: 248 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
If you get a chance, could you find out "bottom line" for me? I'd really appreciate it! Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 407 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Rudey, I talked to him just a little while ago and he is going to log on after lunch so you to can hook up. OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 408 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Rudey, I talked to him and he was mistaken on the amount he owes still on it. He needs to unload it ASAP and the price is $19,200.00 if you are still interested in seeing the boat I can hook you up. OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 777 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
I'm not sure about ya'll but this is kinda of fun helping Rudey spend his money Keep up the good work Gents! | ||
| Rudey
Moderator Username: Rudey Post Number: 249 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Thanks anyway, Oz. That price looks like it's substantially above NADA value. Shut up, Charles. You finance?! Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2179 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Rudey, I might be interested in making you a great deal on a used 1999 18'6" SX186 Skeeter w/ 150 Yamaha. I am seriously considering changing over to a ZX series. I will not be offended if you are not interested. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Rudey
Moderator Username: Rudey Post Number: 250 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Talk to me, Mike......  Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2181 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Rudey, you have mail... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 779 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Geesh, did'nt your parents teach you to respect your elders? |
