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Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 28,325 Likes: 565
a.k.a. Dingle Johnson
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a.k.a. Dingle Johnson
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 28,325 Likes: 565 |
I would like to have about a 14' or 15' little center console skiff. A nice used one. maybe like a Scout, Boston Whaler or similar.
"When I say ever thing I mean ever thing." - Frankie
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 14,506 Likes: 12
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Jan 2007
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Finance the chit out of it IMO.
Best purchase we’ve made in a long time.
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 7,066 Likes: 16
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 7,066 Likes: 16 |
I have a Jon boat I’d let go for $30k
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Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,260
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,260 |
Used boat prices are way down compared to what they were couple years ago. I purchased a used 18ft CC with a 90hp Yama and just paid cash for it. I have no regrets.. its been a good boat and I use it often. Probably at least once a week between now and deer season. Been looking for a Bowrider for about 2 years now and just scared to pull the trigger. They are selling some really cool bowriders with outboards but just don't seem to have made it around Alabama. I would prefer an outboard over the Merc or Volvo inboard.
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 146
3 point
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3 point
Joined: Jan 2014
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I'm planning on downsizing in the next few years, I made the cardinal sin of buying a bigger boat about 5 years ago. Mo' boat, Mo' trouble.
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 25,471 Likes: 4
I am Cornholio
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I am Cornholio
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 25,471 Likes: 4 |
Honestly, if you just like to fish and have a few creature comforts, you can't beat a Bass Tracker style boat...pick a brand, they are pretty much all the same.
If you’re a common sense person, you probably don’t feel you have a home in this world right now. If you’re a Christian, you know you were never meant to.
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 14,897 Likes: 92
Booner
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Booner
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 14,897 Likes: 92
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 14,897 Likes: 92 |
If it flies, floats or fks…just rent it
The famous "Rule of The 3 F's"
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Joined: Apr 2022
Posts: 2,153
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Apr 2022
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My '06 28' Dusky Diesel Boat is hopefully gonna be someone else's Baby soon. Just not worth the upkeep,Cost,repairs,etc. anymore to go Offshore what with the LOW Bag Limits.
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 4,660 Likes: 26
10 point
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10 point
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Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 5,635 Likes: 34
Inter Loin Gourmet
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Inter Loin Gourmet
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 5,635 Likes: 34 |
Paid cash and it cranks every time, put a few fish in it! ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/Um9d0nt.jpg)
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 9,461
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Jun 2010
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Bought my first boat ( used) last year. I have enjoyed it, except having to have fiberglass fixed( hit something) and lower unit froze( seal had been leaking)
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 18,058 Likes: 43
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 18,058 Likes: 43 |
Life is too short to not own a boat…or two…or three  #FJB🖕🏿🖕🏿🖕🏿 ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/j5F6g1DW/7-EBF2886-935-E-406-E-90-D2-A6-C8-C4468-D1-D.jpg)
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 4,949 Likes: 11
12 point
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12 point
Joined: Jun 2014
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^^^^^ Yes ![[Linked Image]](https://i.ibb.co/HPJZYPT/20231022-125743.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.ibb.co/4Rhn826/Screenshot-20240409-192330-Photo-Editor.jpg)
Killing my neighbors deer since 1982
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 9,111 Likes: 35
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 9,111 Likes: 35 |
Il never be able to afford one
"I dont quit.. And ill fight alone if i have to"
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Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 413
4 point
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4 point
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 413 |
Nope the best two times are buying a boat and selling a boat.
It's not how much money you make, but how much you can keep.
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 4,660 Likes: 26
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 4,660 Likes: 26 |
Nope the best two times are buying a boat and selling a boat. I've had a lot of good times! 😄 Boats are only a nightmare if you can't afford a good one. Not a new one, just a good one. People buy junk to get on the lake and it's problem after problem.
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 20,179 Likes: 81
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 20,179 Likes: 81 |
People finance for 15 years everyday because the dealership offers another “big” discount to do so. That’s because the dealership makes more money when they do, that more than compensates for the “discount” they give you. The salesman also makes a kicker when he convinces you to finance for that long too. But, you have to hold the loan for “X” number of months, usually 6, for him to get his kicker. He’ll tell you that you HAVE to hold the loan at least that many months or else you’ll owe the amount discounted back, but it’s BS. (Yes, boat salesmen lie just like car salesmen.) It’s a simple loan that you can pay off whenever you’re ready. The last new boat I bought, I took the extra discount and financed for 15 years. Made one payment then paid it off. To heck with their silly games that make them money.
I’ve had a whole bunch of boats of all kinds. If you’re buying for pleasure fishing on the local lakes/rivers, the best boat you can buy can be bought for under $20k. No need to spend a small fortune.
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If voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.-Mark Twain
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 11,195 Likes: 138
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Dec 2009
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I grew up on a boat and always had and will always have a boat. My boat is a tool to provide lots of good fresh food and fun for the family. Hunt, fish or play, we get our moneys worth out of it. Hell back in the day when I’d sell seafood, I’ve probably paid for the boat 10 fold. Don’t have to do that now. We just get what we need and give the rest to friends and family.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 57,337 Likes: 113
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 57,337 Likes: 113 |
Love my boat it fits most of all my needs. HOWEVER one thing i would do different is, I'd a had one built by life tyme boats in Jonesville Louisiana when my father n law had his built about 16 years ago, his daddy, uncle, and cousin (and some friends) all have Life tyme boats, and they're built like tanks, and ride damn good. I imagine it's probably doubled in price now unfortunately...
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