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need advice on used boat
Posted on 3/16/15 at 5:58 am
Posted on 3/16/15 at 5:58 am
looking at the two boats below. looking to get family on water and this will be our first purchase. looking for something around 5500 to start out with.
have 4 kids(11,8,5,2)
the four winns is a '96
VIP is owned by an outboard tech who will put a motor on for the 5500 i'm looking to spend
four winns
VIP
have 4 kids(11,8,5,2)
the four winns is a '96
VIP is owned by an outboard tech who will put a motor on for the 5500 i'm looking to spend
four winns
VIP
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Posted on 3/16/15 at 6:08 am to mandevilletiger34
VIP if you are looking for a boat to pull the kids on water toys. BUT, what motor would come with it(size/hp/year) and if you could have the motor checked at another shop before paying for said boat.
That is the biggest expense when it comes to a used boat. Repowering can go as high as 5-6 grand itself.
OH, if you don't know anything about a boat, find a friend that does to go with you to do a walk around or pay for a survey. About $300 for a small boat, That is the best insurance you can buy before pouring money into a money pit.
That is the biggest expense when it comes to a used boat. Repowering can go as high as 5-6 grand itself.
OH, if you don't know anything about a boat, find a friend that does to go with you to do a walk around or pay for a survey. About $300 for a small boat, That is the best insurance you can buy before pouring money into a money pit.
This post was edited on 3/16/15 at 6:12 am
Posted on 3/16/15 at 6:11 am to mandevilletiger34
Not a fan of the Johnson on the back of the four wins. I am a fan of VIP even though the company is now defunct they made great boats. Your problem is without a motor you won't get a good motor for that boat for $1000 so it will be a budget buster. I would see what you can find for motors and make your decision based on that. If you can find a motor for 2K and get the boat for $4 the VIP might not be a bad option. If not likely want to look harder at the other one but I think you can do better than it.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 7:20 am to Da Hammer
I would not buy either of those for what you are wanting to do.
The VIP is in my opinion a better layout / style for yuor goals, but no motor on it. Get something running, especially if this is your first boat.
The VIP is in my opinion a better layout / style for yuor goals, but no motor on it. Get something running, especially if this is your first boat.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 7:57 am to mandevilletiger34
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used boat
Run like the wind. After my last experience I'll never buy another used watery money pit
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:00 am to Da Hammer
The guy selling the vip repairs and sells outboard motors. He said he pulled his kids behind the boat with a 115 on it originally. He said he could put a decent motor in it for a total package of 6500, hoping he could go to 5500-6000 for me.
I know vip went out of business, but heard they built pretty good boats.
The deck boats look like a good layout for what we are looking for.
I know vip went out of business, but heard they built pretty good boats.
The deck boats look like a good layout for what we are looking for.
This post was edited on 3/16/15 at 8:02 am
Posted on 3/16/15 at 8:35 am to tigertail34
If the engine is 8 or more years old factor in the cost of replacing it within the next 3 years.
Posted on 3/16/15 at 9:40 am to mandevilletiger34
Vip did make great boats
Posted on 3/16/15 at 2:01 pm to GonePecan
Do they handle well?
Posted on 3/16/15 at 3:40 pm to tigertail34
If the condition of the four winns is really good, would the age be something to be worried about?
Posted on 3/16/15 at 3:40 pm to tigertail34
If the condition of the four winns is really good, would the age be something to be worried about?
Posted on 3/19/15 at 6:12 am to mandevilletiger34
I am going to look at this one Sunday.
LINK
anything in particular I should be looking for?
anyone in Metairie area want to come with me?
Posted on 3/19/15 at 6:34 am to mandevilletiger34
This looks way better than VIP with engine TBD. Yammys are good engines, have a mechanic check compression and DO a trial run then give him a lowball offer. My opinion there are many boats this style available.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 7:22 am to Manatee
I dont have nay experience with that brand but it looks clean. I'd prefer it over the other two you posted.
The biggest thing you need to know is if their is any wood in the construction - Stringers or transom. Most likely a boat that year does not have any wood, but I'd try to find out and make sure. If there is, you need to know where and how to check the condition.
If it was me.... I'd be looking for a Larson with a 6cyl mercruiser.
Boats like this are not extremely desirable and there are a ton of them out there for sale. Dont fall in love with one particular boat nad you can find a deal if you look hard enough.
The biggest thing you need to know is if their is any wood in the construction - Stringers or transom. Most likely a boat that year does not have any wood, but I'd try to find out and make sure. If there is, you need to know where and how to check the condition.
If it was me.... I'd be looking for a Larson with a 6cyl mercruiser.
Boats like this are not extremely desirable and there are a ton of them out there for sale. Dont fall in love with one particular boat nad you can find a deal if you look hard enough.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 7:24 am to Chris4x4gill2
And any of these 17 ft boats are going to be cramped with 6 people for a day on the water. Makes it hard if any of the kids, or you, want to invite friends.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 9:36 am to Chris4x4gill2
I'm keeping my eyes open for a Ranger Ghost. Boat is so damn nice.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:15 am to tke_swamprat
any rough ideas on insurance costs?
Posted on 3/20/15 at 8:23 am to Manatee
Anyone know someone I can have look at it in the Metairie/Kenner area?
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