basspro96 Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 just wondering but we are looking at a triton 17 explorer do u guys have any other boats that yall know of in the 10 to 20 thousand price range new or used Quote
.Paxamus. Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 I just bought a Tr 186. I love my Triton, however there are alot of boats around that will fit into that price range. I looked at the Nitro's also. I was impressed by their size and features for the money. I love my Triton though (did I already say that). I would look around and if there is a boat show near- Go to it. I saw that you are in Tennesse, there is one in Bham at the end of the month. Look around and I am sure that you will find one. Quote
flippincrazy Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 I picked up a used boat, almost brand new condition, its a champion I love it. For the price a new Stratus would be worth looking in to, a lot of guys knock em but they are nice boats for the price. JMO P.S. don't get caught up in which brand to buy, they are all way to expensive, they all stink in rough water, and they never have enough storage. ;D JMO again Quote
Super User Tin Posted January 5, 2008 Super User Posted January 5, 2008 P.S. don't get caught up in which brand to buy, they are all way to expensive, they all stink in rough water, and they never have enough storage. ;D JMO again X2, Tritons are amazing boats though Quote
jfowler Posted January 5, 2008 Posted January 5, 2008 stratos 178xt 17'6" depending on motor u can get between 12 and 15 grand new Quote
jfowler Posted January 5, 2008 Posted January 5, 2008 prob has the best rod and storage system i have ever seen in a boat Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted January 5, 2008 Super User Posted January 5, 2008 My next boat will be a Bass Cat... Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 5, 2008 Super User Posted January 5, 2008 Stratos 176XT with a 70 HP, depth finder & trolling motor $13,495 186XT with a 115 HP, depth finder & trolling motor $16,995 275XL with a 115 HP, depth finder & trolling motor $18,995 Xpress aluminum bass boat SV18 with a 90 HP Yamaha, depth finder & trolling motor $14,995 H17 with a 115 HP Yamaha, depth finder & trolling motor $18,995 H17 with a 150 HP Yamaha, depth finder & trolling motor $19,995 While I'm not against buying a used boat one must keep in mind you're getting a used boat along with all its problems. Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted January 6, 2008 Super User Posted January 6, 2008 with up too $20,000 you could have 2 really nice bass boats. if this is your first "big boat" you might look for something thats 7-10 years old and learn the ins and outs then trade/re-sell that boat for the shiny new model. Quote
basspro96 Posted January 6, 2008 Author Posted January 6, 2008 I want at LEAST a 2000 model technology is going so fast that anything older in a few years will be obsolete Quote
Bryant. Posted January 6, 2008 Posted January 6, 2008 Have you thought about a basscat. They have a transferable lifetime structural warranty. They are great boats. You can get a farely new boat for around $17,000-20,000 if you shop around. Check out impactfishing.com they have a whole bunch of used Basscat boats for sale. Good luck with your search. Quote
Super User cart7t Posted January 7, 2008 Super User Posted January 7, 2008 I want at LEAST a 2000 model technology is going so fast that anything older in a few years will be obsolete Obsolete? ;D Are you buying a boat or a computer? I've got a 20 year old boat that is far from obsolete. Quote
Tpayneful Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 I think gas mileage and the size of the outboard should be something that you concider. I would look for a direct injection motor like an Evinrude ETEC, Mercury Optimax or Yamaha HDMI. Direct injection two stroke outboards use a fraction of the fuel of a carburated or fuel injected two stroke. I wouldn't buy a new or used boat unless it had a direct injected outboard. Quote
basspro96 Posted January 7, 2008 Author Posted January 7, 2008 well with a boat i am buying both AND i dont want a engine that is really old the most my dad wants in an engine is about 150 horse so if you buy an old boat that equals old engine which equals more problems which equals more money to fix it and alot more time because you cant pick up parts from 20 or 15 years ago easlily Quote
Super User cart7t Posted January 7, 2008 Super User Posted January 7, 2008 Sorry, I just checked your profile and my boat and motor is 9 years older than you are. ;D Anyway, any boat, new or used, is prone to have problems. I've owned 2 new boats in my life and the others were used, I had problems with the new boats just like used. As for parts availability? Anything I need for my '87 Yamaha is still available either new or used. Not that I've had to worry about that much, my motor runs great year after year with only typical maintenance as my expenses. Most OB motors, if properly cared for and operated will be the same. Quote
NBR Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 You need to consider where and how you fish and if you will use the boat for family outings. Frankly, I don't like the fish and ski models because they are a compromise and don't do the best job for fishing or family outings but for some they are a wonderful compromise. Big lakes call for a bigger boat and for my part bigger is better almost anywhere. I have a 19' but would go bigger if buying today. If you are going to be pulling the boat up on shore think about aluminum, if not I prefer fiber glass. In general fiberglass will give you a better ride. What are you going to tow with? Does the tow vehicule have capacity to tow the boat you want? Buying a used boat has some advantages. In my mind the most important is that you can learn what features you really need in a boat with minimum cost. My first performance bass boat was used; I ran it for 7 years, spent about $200 on updates and sold it for about what I paid for it. Regardless of new or used get an engine at the maximum rating of the boat. Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted January 10, 2008 Super User Posted January 10, 2008 Sorry, I just checked your profile and my boat and motor is 9 years older than you are. ;DAnyway, any boat, new or used, is prone to have problems. I've owned 2 new boats in my life and the others were used, I had problems with the new boats just like used. As for parts availability? Anything I need for my '87 Yamaha is still available either new or used. Not that I've had to worry about that much, my motor runs great year after year with only typical maintenance as my expenses. Most OB motors, if properly cared for and operated will be the same. i thought it, you said it.......lol. but really, with $20,000 id put 2 great bass boats with good electronics in this young persons driveway. the father/son duo might think about $10,000 on the boat, $1,500 on fishing equipment and just fish. Quote
basspro96 Posted January 10, 2008 Author Posted January 10, 2008 One well we figured we couldnt by the triton for the 17 with a 90 it is 20,000 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( Quote
Super User flechero Posted January 11, 2008 Super User Posted January 11, 2008 I want at LEAST a 2000 model technology is going so fast that anything older in a few years will be obsolete My "old" Champion still fishes very well, takes big water, runs when I turn the key, etc. The fish don't know anything except they have heard my "old" Mercury their whole lives so it doesn't scare them away. Quote
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