These guys make great points and reading them it is like they are reading my mind b/c this is the exact same opinions I have regarding new vs. used boats.
My .02 is not to buy a new boat. For the $$ you'd spend on new you could get a reliable used ski boat, a skiff, deep V, and a bay boat. I'm not saying you should buy 4 boats, just saying new boats are over priced and over rated because they require just as much maintenance and crap happens to them just the same. What will suck is having the new boat break down rendering it unusable until you B-O-A-T for repairs (bust out another thousand).....the bank does not care and will still need your monthy payment.
I vote older solid boat w/ newer power, skiff or V is your choice. Doesn't have to be 20 years old either.
P.S. its not if you have to bust out another thousand....its when. Right guys?!?!?!? I just busted out another thousand on hydraulic steering....after putting a new steering cable on just 2 years ago, which was $350.
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