|
|
07-29-2017, 10:02 PM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: SW USA
Posts: 927
|
Buying first boat - need education
By next spring i would like to be able to be a the proud owner of my first boat. So i wanted to go ahead and start educating myself on not only what to look for but what not to look for. Dont know if i want a V hull, or fiberglass. I would like to ski with it someday if i ever make any friends here lol But mostly its for fishing
I ran across this boat, does this seem like a good deal, price wize it seems great but sometimes im weary of that as well.
https://easttexas.craigslist.org/boa...236740446.html
This one looks nice too
https://easttexas.craigslist.org/boa...234606019.html
Any other first time purchase help would be very appreciated as well.
Thanks
__________________
Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway!
The earth is round but the world is square.
2007 Gulf Stream Conquest Surpreme
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 5.7 HD cooling
|
|
|
|
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!
|
07-29-2017, 10:07 PM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Forest River Owners Club RV Trip Wizard
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Mountain Home, Arkansas
Posts: 832
|
Find out who can service an old Nissan motor. I believe parts are very limited. Make sure you give them the year of the motor.
__________________
Buzz & Jo Wolf, Mountain Home, Arkansas
TV 2014 Ford F350 Lariat Diesel
Fiver 2018 Cedar Creek 29ir
|
|
|
07-29-2017, 10:12 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 26,810
|
Boat.......
Talk about a money pit.
Hole in the water one keeps pouring money into.
YES I have had several boats. Enjoyed everyone of them.
But wasn't on a fixed income.
You think RVng is costly.......
Nice looking boat......trolling motor set up. Decent price.
IF that 70 HP motor is in good shape....pumps cooling water
No soft spots
Fiberglass not cracking
Includes trailer
Two happiest days of a boat owner
Day he buys it
Day he sells it
__________________
I took my Medication today. HAVE YOU?
Dodge 3500 w/Tractor Motor
US NAVY---USS Decatur DDG-31
|
|
|
07-29-2017, 10:15 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: SW USA
Posts: 927
|
Thanks, i guess one of my first questions should be what is a ballpark amount i should have saved to even be considered a serious buyer. Im not saying there are not great deal out there but i also know there is an median as well that you need to have to even go shopping. $1500, $3000 ?
Wow really, its that costly to have one? I didnt know that OB.
__________________
Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway!
The earth is round but the world is square.
2007 Gulf Stream Conquest Surpreme
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 5.7 HD cooling
|
|
|
07-29-2017, 10:16 PM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,975
|
+1 on checking for parts. I have an oddball evinrude OB and the service people never believe me when I order parts what its for. Last time I bought all they had cause its a rare motor.
|
|
|
07-29-2017, 10:24 PM
|
#6
|
Community Administrator
Pond Piggies Club LA Gulf Coast Campers Outdoors RV Owners Club Entegra Owners Club Skyline Owners Group
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 40,722
|
Although RV owners may also own boats & be able to guide you, an RV-ing forum wouldn't be my 1st choice for advice on boats. My friends who own boats, both the fishing & waterskiing kind, don't hang out on iRV2. Just sayin'.
Lori-
__________________
Lori (& Dave, my spirit guide) - RV/MH Hall of Fame Lifetime Member | My iRV2 Photo Albums
2016 Phoenix Cruiser 2350S, 2018 Phaeton 40IH,2006 Bounder 36Z, 2004 Cougar 285EFS, 2000 Aerolite 25FBR
There is great need for a sarcasm font.
|
|
|
07-29-2017, 10:24 PM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Foretravel Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Home is Where WE PARK IT...
Posts: 6,050
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Forkyfork
+1 on checking for parts. I have an oddball evinrude OB and the service people never believe me when I order parts what its for. Last time I bought all they had cause its a rare motor.
|
I have a 5 hp Nisson,(made by Tahotsu I think) no issues on getting parts... As for your Evenrude, I have an old '50-'56 3 hp troller, I think it is a '54.
__________________
Retired truckdriver,
'02 Foretravel... "This Shack will do"
being pushed by an '06 Scion xB
SKP's of Box Elder, South Dakota
|
|
|
07-29-2017, 10:35 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: SW USA
Posts: 927
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by NLOVNIT
Although RV owners may also own boats & be able to guide you, an RV-ing forum wouldn't be my 1st choice for advice on boats. My friends who own boats, both the fishing & waterskiing kind, don't hang out on iRV2. Just sayin'.
Lori-
|
That is true, thanks for that tidbit
I could also hit youtube to learn about different hull types and inboard vrs outboard and stuff like that. I dont even know the keel from the stern lmao
__________________
Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway!
The earth is round but the world is square.
2007 Gulf Stream Conquest Surpreme
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 5.7 HD cooling
|
|
|
07-29-2017, 10:39 PM
|
#9
|
Moderator Emeritus
Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Lone Star State
Posts: 19,203
|
Long time boat owner of several type boats (see signature photo for current) and retired Coast Guardsmen (boating safety is a main mission)
First, like an RV - having some DIY skills for the power/drive is a significant benefit.
The two boats featured are rather different. The Sea Ray will fish (but not as well as the Tidecraft), pull a skier and cruise.
The Tidecraft is for fishing. Cruising and pulling a skier would be less of a joy.
An Outboard (the Nissan) would be much simpler to care for over an I/O (in-board/out-board) like the Mercury Alpha because the Outboard can be pulled from the boat for service or storage.
Boats are a luxury. Buy what you want and can afford.
There's LOT of Internet places for sailing boats. Powerboats - not so much, but there's some. However iRV2 might not be the best for lots of experiences. You might want to search around for forums about boats and boating you like.
Best luck
|
|
|
07-29-2017, 11:18 PM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,975
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by saddlesore
I have a 5 hp Nisson,(made by Tahotsu I think) no issues on getting parts... As for your Evenrude, I have an old '50-'56 3 hp troller, I think it is a '54.
|
Mine is 17 years old. The problem is its a 4 stroke 9.9 and they made very few.
I have found parts and some are interchangeable with some research. Some parts were used on that motor only. If you call evinrude parts and tell them what you have you get some pushback about how they never made a 4 stroke 9.9 and you must be mistaken. Lol There is no reason for them or anyone else to make specific parts for it.
|
|
|
07-30-2017, 06:13 AM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Smithton, IL
Posts: 2,947
|
I had a bass boat with a tohatsu 50 hp outboard and a 9.9 kicker, never a problem with either, 50 was a 2 stroke, kicker was a 4.
On the seamy you are looking at the new stainless prop sounds good but I'd have to wonder if the old prop had been switched out because it showed too many dings from running in too shallow...
By the way BOAT: break out another thousand
__________________
Ernie and Shirley
2019 Dutch Star 4363 Freightliner
2020 Lincoln Nautilus
|
|
|
07-30-2017, 07:31 AM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Western NY
Posts: 6,149
|
We have both DP MH and diesel single engine trawler. Have also owned 3 of each over the years.
First...decide how you intend to use it...list your Needs...Wants...Dont want
Then compare to same from DW or significant other...if applicable
If you dont agree go back to step 1
Then...talk to other boaters and find out what they like dislike about their boat. If there is a US Sail & Power Squadron in your area take a boating course. You will learn something and meet folks w similar interests to ask more questions.
Next...go looking a lot...boat shows good even if you want to buy used as you can see many in one place. Narrow the choices by comparing to your lists & budget.
Make any / all offers contingent on inspection by knowledgable inspector / engine mechanic and a "sea" trial. Any deposit...if needed...refundable based on contingencies above as well.
Good luck w the search...BTW make that fun...visit marinas etc and make a fun day of it...maybe even an onite near water. Great opportunity to talk to others.
__________________
Don & Marge
'13 Newmar Ventana 3433 - '14 CR-V TOAD
'03 Winnebago Adventurer 31Y - SOLD
|
|
|
07-30-2017, 07:56 AM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Spicewood Texas (West of Austin)
Posts: 4,514
|
I have migrated from racing boats flat bottom v-drive, to a jet boat, to a competion ski boat. None of which were good for more than the one thing they were built for. I never invisioned the desire to own a patio boat, but if I were in the market now, I would take a hard look at a tri-toon patio boat. They have became very versatile for skiing, tubing, and fishing over recent years and are very comfortable for many people. They are less expensive and can be had on the used market pretty cheap. BTW, after Labor Day is the best time to buy a used boat.
__________________
Scotty and Kristen, Airedales Dagny and Wyatt
2007 Newmar Mountain Aire 4528, 450 HP ISM, Allison 4000, 8 Lifeline AGM's
2019 F250 King Ranch 4x4 Powerstroke - SOLD
2022 F350 DRW King Ranch 4 x 4
|
|
|
07-30-2017, 08:33 AM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 8,638
|
When I sold my last boat I said no more boats, then I came across a 1992 hydrasport 1750 DC. It came with 120 HP Evinrude ,new foot controlled trolling motor,(2) pair of new obrien skis,(6) life jackets,(3) new fishing seats on a pole,cover,trailer,duffel bag full of ropes, box full of assorted stuff. All for the price of $1,500 just 1 season and I got my money's worth so the deals are out there.
__________________
2007 Fleetwood Revolution LE 40V
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|