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Guys, I was researching and what I found out , Triton is cheapest fiberglass boat in market. To be exact Triton TRX 179($31k with 115). Am I right or there is another brand that making cheaper?

 

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4 hours ago, ATA said:

Am I right or there is another brand that making cheaper?

Why?  Anyway, a Nitro Z17 will run you $30,995 before tax and prep.  Stratos might have some remaining inventory for less.  I wouldn't settle for any of them.

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2 hours ago, J Francho said:

Why?  

The price , duh……

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  • Super User
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I'd buy a much nicer tin boat for $30 if that was my budget. 

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57 minutes ago, J Francho said:

I'd buy a much nice tin boat for $30 if that was my budget. 

and it would be?

5 hours ago, SWVABass said:

Are you looking for only brand new or used?

brand new, how you can find used one and make sure thats a good deal? Unless it is your friend or family want to sell.

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7 minutes ago, ATA said:

and it would be?

I'd look for a used Lund.  It's moot though, since my next boat will be a much larger bay boat.

7 minutes ago, ATA said:

brand new, how you can find used one and make sure thats a good deal?

Have it inspected by an independent mechanic.  You can also get a warranty from a dealer.

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Have the seller perform compression test, test drive, ask for maintenance records, have it inspected by a mechanic as well, see what warranties transfer with ownership.

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5 hours ago, J Francho said:

Why?  Anyway, a Nitro Z17 will run you $30,995 before tax and prep.  Stratos might have some remaining inventory for less.  I wouldn't settle for any of them.

While I appreciate fine high-end equipment I personally think the above "settle" comment is a bit demeaning to those that do just fine with their Stratos or Nitro. 

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16 minutes ago, WisconsinF said:

While I appreciate fine high-end equipment I personally think the above "settle" comment is a bit demeaning to those that do just fine with their Stratos or Nitro. 

It's just my opinion.  I would not settle for it. It's not for me.  What you decide to do with your money is your business.

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2 hours ago, J Francho said:

I'd look for a used Lund. 

I just priced out a new Alumacraft Classic 165 CS

50hp Merc

55# Terrova

Echomap 93SV up front

Added rear casting platform

Shorelander trailer

 

$26k

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19 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

I just priced out a new Alumacraft Classic 165 CS

50hp Merc

55# Terrova

Echomap 93SV up front

Added rear casting platform

Shorelander trailer

 

$26k

Again, I'd look for a slightly used boat.  $26 - 30k is a ton of money for not much boat.  If you check out my thread below, you can see what I'm looking at.  These boats do not appear to be even close to 1/5 of what I'm getting.  BTW, a similar boat to that Alumacraft - actually a 17' tiller - was $6k 20 years ago.  Boat prices are absurd.

 

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40 minutes ago, J Francho said:

It's just my opinion.  I would not settle for it. It's not for me.  What you decide to do with your money is your business.

Don't see where the original posted asked for opinions. Could have probably used "least expensive" rather than "cheapest". 

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  • Super User
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You have a lot of judgement for someone with thin skin.

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29 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Again, I'd look for a slightly used boat.  $26 - 30k is a ton of money for not much boat.  If you check out my thread below, you can see what I'm looking at.  These boats do not appear to be even close to 1/5 of what I'm getting.  BTW, a similar boat to that Alumacraft - actually a 17' tiller - was $6k 20 years ago.  Boat prices are absurd.

Ya - did a check of used boats

One available near here - 2011 165CS, 75hp E-Tec, bow TM, console and bow sonar....$11k

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  • Super User
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Call Rick Grover Anglers Marine Anaheim.

Rick is the owner and is honest.

Tom

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8 hours ago, SWVABass said:

Are you looking for only brand new or used?

Brand new

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Honestly in today’s economy everything is over priced. Wait a couple months most likely you will find a lightly used new boat for super cheap cause the repo man is coming or the bank already got it back. Lots of folks went in during the pandemic and are now going to get crushed, sucks for them but if you have the finances you are primed to take advantage. Just my .02 cents. That’s why I opted for an older model new kayak, got it at a discount cause everyone wanted the newest and a 2yr old boat wouldn’t move.

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1 minute ago, NoShoes said:

Why are you fixated on new if you don’t mind me asking?

I want to learn to have boat, Since I know nothing about boats, I need the cheapest option that have no history of violence :)

If I have friend who wants to sell and I trust him,  For sure ill get his boat, Otherwise I need brand new with all factory and dealer warranties to make sure that I am covered for anything might comes my way.

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I think you'd do fine with a 5 year old boat from a reputable dealer with a warranty. That would save you a ton of cash and get you in a boat that was less hassle. My last boat was a 20 yeas old hull and a rebuilt 15 year old motor: Bullet 21XDC with a Merc Racing 2.5 ProMax Short Shaft. That boat ran me $8500. I paid cash for it. It was an 85 mph, 22', dual console, glitter rocket. 

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3 hours ago, ATA said:

I want to learn to have boat, Since I know nothing about boats, I need the cheapest option that have no history of violence :)

If I have friend who wants to sell and I trust him,  For sure ill get his boat, Otherwise I need brand new with all factory and dealer warranties to make sure that I am covered for anything might comes my way.


I wouldn’t hesitate to go get a decent used rig. More boat for your money and if it’s what you’re learning on do you really want it brand new?

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2 minutes ago, NoShoes said:


I wouldn’t hesitate to go get a decent used rig. More boat for your money and if it’s what you’re learning on do you really want it brand new?

I just read;lly afraid of used have major problem and I dont know, But as @J Francho said, I can trust reliable  dealer like the one @WRB said and use their warranty so I guess I am going that way.

probably next week you going to hear from me.

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20 minutes ago, ATA said:

I just read;lly afraid of used have major problem and I dont know, But as @J Francho said, I can trust reliable  dealer like the one @WRB said and use their warranty so I guess I am going that way.

probably next week you going to hear from me.


i think that’s your best move. Good luck!

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