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re: Need some boat buying advice

Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:25 pm to
Posted by CharlesLSU
Member since Jan 2007
33653 posts
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:25 pm to
Bought mine brand new. Happy I did.

I get all the practical points, but I enjoy the new incentives with servicing and such. And, it’s purty.
Posted by TheDeathValley
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2010
20792 posts
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:54 pm to
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You can rent a boat?


Absolutely
Posted by blueridgeTiger
Granbury, TX
Member since Jun 2004
22412 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 9:11 am to
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How long should i finance?


Don't finance toys.
Posted by Jimmy2shoes
The South
Member since Mar 2014
11004 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 9:15 am to
Do you want boat nuts?
Posted by Uptowner
The OP
Member since Oct 2019
2030 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 9:16 am to
Be sure the boat is at least 6' long for each passenger you intend to carry, so you can maintain proper social distancing.
Posted by Gorilla Ball
Az via La
Member since Feb 2006
13382 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 9:35 am to
Find a friend with a boat
Posted by jmorr34
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2004
3496 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 9:38 am to
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Search Louisianasprortsman classifieds, Craigslist, and boattrader.com


Just beware of craigslist scammers. Tons of fake boat listings out there. If the price is too good to be true, it likely is. I've been used boat shopping for a few months and came across a good deal. Started up an email conversation via the seller's "work" email. Checked the domain and it was created the same day. Listing and their domain were both canceled shortly after.
Posted by LSUintheNW
At your mom’s house
Member since Aug 2009
37026 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 9:44 am to
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Two best days of owning a boat....


I just recently busted out another thousand and I still say no.

#boatlife
Posted by LetsgoGamecocks
Member since Sep 2014
2916 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 9:46 am to
Bring Out Another Thousand (BOAT)

Just make sure you keep about 10% of the value of the boat for annual maintenance expenses. Don't forget about taxes and insurance costs.
Posted by ShermanTxTiger
Broussard, La
Member since Oct 2007
11436 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 9:47 am to
"Don't" you are welcome
Posted by jamboybarry
Member since Feb 2011
33256 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 9:49 am to
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Just beware of craigslist scammers. Tons of fake boat listings out there. If the price is too good to be true, it likely is. I've been used boat shopping for a few months and came across a good deal. Started up an email conversation via the seller's "work" email. Checked the domain and it was created the same day. Listing and their domain were both canceled shortly after.


Lol anyone who gets scammed on a used boat is a tard

Water test or have a mechanic (or very knowledgeable buddy) check the engine. Decide what you want. Check classifieds. Be ready to buy when what you want is posted. Don’t pay the offer price.
Posted by CharlesLSU
Member since Jan 2007
33653 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 11:34 am to
think about this: if every sportsman waited to fish until he had $50k+ cash to allocate solely to a hobby, the water would be awful sparce. Hell, going lower would still alienate most average guys.

I will say this, if you can't finance at a reasonable rate (boat rates can be stupid high), then you should weigh options more careful including not purchasing something.
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