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I just got approve for $15,000 for a used bass. I've got 1 really nice boat in mind. But, im trying to hold out a bit longer so i can see what else pops up for sale...

Anyone know of any good deals? Boat must be an 00' and up "so no old junky will be considered. 17' minimum with a 90+hp outboard,. but 150hp perferred though....

lmk what yall have seen around...This will be my 1st bass boat and im really excited for next year,

I Copied and pasted this .. killer deal ...



I have a friend of mine that has had some medical issues come up and needs to sell his nitro badly. It is a 2002 NX882 with a 175 Merc EFI. It has dual consoles and has low hours. It is in great shape and priced well below blue book. He is wanting $8000.00 for it. You can find the add on Craigslist. It is located in Buckley and I believe the add says $9000, but I just got a call this morning saying he will take $8000 for it. It is a great boat with a great price! Check it out. Thanks.



I GIVE MY PERSONAL THUMPS UP OF APPROVAL FOR A GOOD BASS BOAT !!

BBD

Good luck Basstradamus ... and just think I was happy to get the okay for the $50 for my float tube ... now I can start dreaming bigger!

You got until next spring, no hurries.....
Check craigslist for here and down south in Oregon....Would be worth driving down there to pick up a boat if the price was right.

Yes Pinoy,..we are both looking,..nice 2 hear you got approved,..way cool,..I'll keep an eye out for you as well,..I'm very excited for the new season,..I'd say hey if they approved you one time then unless your credit goes 2 pot in the next few months they'll approve you again,..don't jump on the 1st one you see,..plenty of toys out there and people need money so the 1st 2 go will be their toys,..be patient my son,..good things come 2 those who are patient! Keep us posted!

BB

A9 wrote:You got until next spring, no hurries.....
Check craigslist for here and down south in Oregon....Would be worth driving down there to pick up a boat if the price was right.

im looking at a boat in oregon right now, but im just waiting to see if anything pops up.

BassinBomber wrote:Yes Pinoy,..we are both looking,..nice 2 hear you got approved,..way cool,..I'll keep an eye out for you as well,..I'm very excited for the new season,..I'd say hey if they approved you one time then unless your credit goes 2 pot in the next few months they'll approve you again,..don't jump on the 1st one you see,..plenty of toys out there and people need money so the 1st 2 go will be their toys,..be patient my son,..good things come 2 those who are patient! Keep us posted!

BB

exactly, im in no rush unless i find something thats to good of a deal. That nitro for $8000 sounds like a sweet deal as well. But i;ve got my eye on a boat right now. So unless i find something else and the one i want doesnt sell in the next 2 months. i'll buy it,.,

Basstradamus wrote:I just got approve for $15,000 for a used bass. I've got 1 really nice boat in mind. But, im trying to hold out a bit longer so i can see what else pops up for sale...

Anyone know of any good deals? Boat must be an 00' and up "so no old junky will be considered. 17' minimum with a 90+hp outboard,. but 150hp perferred though....

lmk what yall have seen around...This will be my 1st bass boat and im really excited for next year,

I'm totally jealous!

That nitro that BBD is a killer deal. Or you can just wait, they'll be deals this winter too.

kzoo wrote: That nitro that BBD is a killer deal. Or you can just wait, they'll be deals this winter too.

ya i'm thinking bout that boat. But im just wating to see whats around. I'm looking at a very sweet aluminum boat right now..

Pinoy,..you have a pic of the Bass Boat you're considering? I would love 2 see what it looks like,..if not no worries,..thanks!

BB

Basstradamus wrote:

kzoo wrote: That nitro that BBD is a killer deal. Or you can just wait, they'll be deals this winter too.

ya i'm thinking bout that boat. But im just wating to see whats around. I'm looking at a very sweet aluminum boat right now..

I was in a similar situation a couple years back with a smaller budget. I ended up buying a newer aluminum boat, if I had to do it again, I'd buy an 18' fiberglass.

kzoo wrote:

Basstradamus wrote:

kzoo wrote: That nitro that BBD is a killer deal. Or you can just wait, they'll be deals this winter too.

ya i'm thinking bout that boat. But im just wating to see whats around. I'm looking at a very sweet aluminum boat right now..

I was in a similar situation a couple years back with a smaller budget. I ended up buying a newer aluminum boat, if I had to do it again, I'd buy an 18' fiberglass.

Why would you change?

kzoo wrote: I was in a similar situation a couple years back with a smaller budget. I ended up buying a newer aluminum boat, if I had to do it again, I'd buy an 18' fiberglass.

right now i perfer an aluminum since it would be my 1st bass boat. But i'm eyeing a few glass boats right now. 18' is perfect for my style of fishing since i usually roll alone. So anything bigger would be overkill. I'm not exactly sure what ill buy. But one thing i know is that it will be a very nice boat.

Do some research on what you should be looking for in a used boat. Don't believe every thing you read, or hear. If people are telling you a boat is a good deal, how would they know? The transom could be rotting out for all they know. Do your homework and don't buy the first boat that jumps out at you. I would go for a fiberglass with a 150 or larger if its in good condition.

"Guys,

As much as it pains me, I need to sell my boat. This is a 2004 dual console 200 SP with a 200 hp Mercury Optimas. In addition to the standard options, this boat has hot foot throttle, turn signal trim switch. Also has a 3 bank battery charger and keel protector. The boat does not include electronics, but it is already plumbed to accept Lowrance graphs, to include pre-installed power cables. It doesn have an in dash Zercom electronic flasher. It also has a NMEA network backbone with a gps module antennae at the stern, and a spare antennae at the bow. Nixon's marine is selling the same boat without the Optimax and with lower end electronics for $19,995.00. My asking price is $18,500.00

It's a great boat! I'd appreciate if you could pass it on to yourclub members or anyone else looking to purchase.

thanks much!
John McHenry"

This was sent around in an email this morning....

ChrisB wrote:Do some research on what you should be looking for in a used boat. Don't believe every thing you read, or hear. If people are telling you a boat is a good deal, how would they know? The transom could be rotting out for all they know. Do your homework and don't buy the first boat that jumps out at you. I would go for a fiberglass with a 150 or larger if its in good condition.

The reason i can stand behind my statement is because that nitro belongs to a angler that D.J knows personaly and fished with .. he shoped that boat with me before putting it on site .. the guy that owns it just caught some bad luck and has to unload a good boat .. But i do agree that it's best that a person explores the options before making a purchase of this size , but if i give anything two thumps up that means i do have a inside lead and im willing to put my cred on line by saying that ..


BBD

All of the advice the Homies are giving 2 Basstradamus I will use also,..I definately agree with all that has been posted,..patience will pay off in the long run and by waiting for that "killer-deal" 2 pop up one never knows what will manifest as we get into the near year,..thanks 2 all the members for posting their finds on the forum,..this helps out allot!

BB

I too was boat shopping a year ago and was looking at a used boat because it was all I could afford to get a fiberglass and big motor. I was happy when I got my new smaller bass boat/motor because I got all the warranties I could get. Warranties are important when money is tight! Not to mention the good fuel consumption in a smaller motor!