Need help finding a new fishing boat

[Down Deep]

You are hearing " look to the used market" from a lot a responders to this thread. It sounds like you want a fairly large boat with some HP in a brand that has an upper end price point. 21K is the entry point for these boats. If you want something cheaper look to the used market. There are a lot of people who buy some really nice Lunds, Alumacrafts and Crestliners and drive them up to LOW or Mill Lacs one of twice a year for a week or two of vacation. Then they sit on the tailer in the garage until the next trip. 5 years later they either buy another new boat or sell out completely. There will be lots of boats which will be tricked out with all the gear and will meet your need hitting the marker in a month or so. \

The comment about taking some time is right on. 2 years might be excessive, but 2 or 3 months is doable and about right. My advice is to start shopping the internet in a 100 mile range and you will find a great deal.

[Larry3760]

My cap is now 30k after taxes I will consider looking at a slightly used boat, I came across a 2014 Starcraft Starweld 18 DC which I have never heard of, anyone have any info on these? Thanks!

[MikeG3Boat]

First spend time thinking about how you fish and use that to help you decide what type of boat you want.

I am really happy with my new G3 V185SF. It is even better than the 2006 G3 V185FS that I thought was a great boat. You really get a lot of boat for the money. Good luck in your search!

[Larry3760]

Just looked into the G3 v185sf nice looking boat, almost identical to the alumacraft trophy I think, however I was quoted 34k which is 4000.00 more than the alumacraft.

[jay88]

Go check out the sportsman show next weekend I just picked up my new boat from 61 marine in Hastings I know it's a bit of a drive but they are the nicest guys to deal with and gave me one hell of a deal on my competitor all said and done the saved me around 8 grand on my boat with everything in it

[Walleye Bill]

Hey Larry,

If your looking for a good price on a new LUND or Crestliner check Corner Sports in Bemidji. They are the one of the largest LUND dealers and have better prices than any one. If you do decide to call them for a price ask for Jimmer or Mike and tell them Bill told you about them. They can get you in a nice boat for a great price. I just bought my second boat for them and they saved me many thousands on it.

[Larry3760]

I just tried calling there looks like I missed them for the day, I'm going to the show tomorrow evening hope there are some good deals on a 18' foot boat, has anyone been there yet and looked at pricing?

[Larry3760]

Went to the sportsmans show looked at super hawk trophy tournament and crossover boats and got higher quotes at the show than I did calling into dealerships, even though I know I'm asking for a lot for under 30k I thought there would have been better deals at the show.

[expl]

Ive seen some of their used boats online that were so overpriced I had to laugh.If your going used start shopping quick,Ive noticed the prices rising over the last two weeks.Im not in the market for one just yet but I allways keep my eyes peeled on the used market just to know whats going on with priceing,theres deals to be had but theres some sellers looking for a sucker also.