Boat questions

coldies · Feb-03-2008, 08:35 PM

I'm looking into buying a new center consol boat. I was looking at AA marine over in Vista and the Triumph and Sea Fox caught my eye. Also looking on line I saw a Carolina Skiff. If anybody has any info good or bad on these boats I would like to hear it.

marlyn · Feb-03-2008, 09:16 PM

i have the triumph and im happy,perfect low maintenance 21' skiff.yamaha 150 is miserly on fuel and quiet and dependable.boat rides and fishes well and is very easy to take care of too.in this price range its a good buy,call joe at johnson marine in ontario he gave me the best deal and owns one himself.

Troy · Feb-03-2008, 09:20 PM

If you're looking for advice mine would be to buy a used boat. Lots of deals on center consoles can be found.

fishnbuddy · Feb-03-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Troy

If you're looking for advice mine would be to buy a used boat. Lots of deals on center consoles can be found.

Thats GREAT advice there!! Buy off the east coast too. There are alot of better deals than buying new!
...fishnbuddy

joedirt_oef04 · Feb-03-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fishnbuddy

Thats GREAT advice there!! Buy off the east coast too. There are alot of better deals than buying new!
...fishnbuddy

I second that..Look at boattrader and usedboats.com.. There are some crazy deals on the east cost. Most of which are in FL.

Afry · Feb-03-2008, 11:10 PM

Listen to Jr & Joe, that's where I bought my last 2 boats....and my next one.

Az.monkey · Feb-04-2008, 12:17 AM

I wonder why the boats over there are cheaper... hurricane damage maybe ?

Deno · Feb-04-2008, 04:01 AM

I bought new no regrets, but they do depreciate a lot. If I tried to sell I would be in the hole big time just something to think about. It’s nice to know the history of your boat and motor especially when your 100 miles out. If you’re going to keep her for a long time and you can afford it, buy new. My 2 Deno

calicopro · Feb-04-2008, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Az.monkey

I wonder why the boats over there are cheaper... hurricane damage maybe ?

I think it's because in Florida, boats are more of a way of life....everbody's got one. Plus its a peninsula

I drug my first boat from florida...used, and my second boat is used too.

Bro you got's to go used, there are REALLY some smokin' deals to be had, its totally a buyers market right now too!

kerncat · Feb-04-2008, 06:32 AM

Just a little input on some of the Florida and East coast boats..I fished with a guy for a long time that had purchased a great little sportfisher from Florida..got a great deal and the boat was great (I'll not name the boat because I don't want to get into a pissing match with anyone)..the problem came when he went to re sell the boat and move up...his boat was great, it ran great, it fished great but it wasn't a "known name brand" on the West Coast..likewise, I had a 23 Mako CC with a direct drive a number of years ago...super boat...but not much of a market when it came time to move on...now there are lots of Makos so not too much of a big deal any more..I'm sure that if you mention a Blackman (wonderful boats) or Skipjack (Muy Bueno) or any of the more popular local makes on the East Coast, you might find it tougher re selling one of those great boats there..dealers are scarce if there at all, just like dealers for East Coast boats here...

There was (maybe still is) a super 33' twin diesel Blackfin or Blackwatch (not sure of the name..big time east coast boat) with a tower, all the goodies, low hours, great looking boat...it was for sale forever in Mission Bay and they keept dropping the price trying to find someone to buy it..I spoke with one broker about it and he said it was a super deal and a terrific boat but no one knew much about the brand and were leery of getting something they couldn't get with a dealer about..Last I saw it was down in the $70's with low time Cummins or Cats...They weren't even getting "lookers"

One final thing..there is an amazing 23 Mako CC in Mission Bay at Seaforth Yacht Brokers (I have absolutly no affiliation with them...just saw the boat) that has been completely rebuilt with brand new engine, drive, new LP, etc..it's really something to see..couldn't be duplicated for twice the price at least...they have a web site that shows all the boats....just a thougth as a comparison point for other boats...Good hunting ... big time buyers market right now.

shinerunner · Feb-04-2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Az.monkey

I wonder why the boats over there are cheaper... hurricane damage maybe ?

There is just allot more boats there. supply N demand I guess

creech · Feb-04-2008, 10:30 AM

triumph's are sick boats, i like cause of the tough & low maintenance hull with the roplene material. if i ever getr rid off my wellcraft (nope) i'd get a triumph center console with a yami motor.