Larger boat discussion

[spareparts]

thats a pretty good sized dealership, I used to know a couple people up there, but not anymore. Probably a consignment boat. I'd take those Yamaha's over the zukes any day

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by spareparts

I'd take those Yamaha's over the zukes any day

Good to know. Hopefully it is still around when I pull the trigger in about 4.5 months, if not, there are a lots of boats in the sea.

[spareparts]

This is one of my customers boats, he's got it for sale, asking $39,000, probably take 35k. Low hour 150 opti's. Recent repaint and electronics

[bradford]

https://savannah.craigslist.org/boa/6022393544.html

Like thesee boats alot in that they are clean, basic, no frills, etc.

Limited production, semi custom mom and pop builder.

[spareparts]

thats a freind of mine's boat

[randlemanboater]

So I went by and looked at that 250c in Murrells Inlet, I really like the boat.

My big concern is that the motor mount bolts are crumbling from corrosion. If I understand correctly, to replace them requires power head removal.

Sounds expensive...what do the experts say?

[spareparts]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

So I went by and looked at that 250c in Murrells Inlet, I really like the boat.

My big concern is that the motor mount bolts are crumbling from corrosion. If I understand correctly, to replace them requires power head removal.

Sounds expensive...what do the experts say?

which motor mount bolts are we talking about?

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by bradford

https://savannah.craigslist.org/boa/6022393544.html

Like thesee boats alot in that they are clean, basic, no frills, etc.

Limited production, semi custom mom and pop builder.

I like that one, but some very smart guys who's opinion I respect always say not to own an opti out of warranty.

[bradford]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

I like that one, but some very smart guys who's opinion I respect always say not to own an opti out of warranty.

Spares intrepid had the optis, my whitewater had hpdi yamahas. After reading through the ad though I feel it's overpriced, has some stringer issues.

Depending on your time frame Randleman and pocketbook you could find a project hull for cheap and have it set up how you want. Like any boat you pay the piper one way or another. I think it was Ferm who said whatever you think it will cost multiply it by 3-5 and how long they say it wil take also multiply by 3-5. lol

[randlemanboater]

Yeah, I believe Opti and HPDI are the same beast when they break...high dollar.

As for time frame...I would like to fish my " new boat" sometime this year, preferably sooner than later...but I don't mind fixing stuff and understand that takes time, which I will have more of starting June 1, when I retire.

As for pocketbooks, mine is always fairly thin with 2 kids in college and a 3rd 2 years away from it.