Will someone sell me a boat????

JasonG · 05-31-2015, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

What size and style of boat?

How would you like it to be powered?

Thanks for the responses.
Looking for an 18-21 foot bowrider. 125hp Merc + or 180HP Mercruiser+. Trailer.

rowinghelmet · 05-31-2015, 12:55 PM

This would be a great boat for Winnipesaukee and I've heard Fay's is great to deal with -$9.2k http://faysboatyard.com/?page_id=62

I think you'll find 18 feels pretty small on Winnipesaukee.

Here's another good option - $16.7k - http://www.melvinvillagemarina.com/2...l-235-ssi.html

I've had good luck just taking a day and driving around from marina to marina with cash in hand. Mid week is best when it's quiet at the lake. The last 3 boats I've purchased I ended up getting about 20-30% off the asking price by flashing a big stack of $100 bills.

rowinghelmet · 05-31-2015, 01:15 PM

Here's a list of all the boat dealer's used inventory in the lakes region - https://www.facebook.com/notes/boat-...48044175374443

AC2717 · 06-01-2015, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rowinghelmet

Here's a list of all the boat dealer's used inventory in the lakes region - https://www.facebook.com/notes/boat-...48044175374443

wish I had this list while I was searching last month
made it easier than going and looking and then also trying to review all online

JasonG · 06-10-2015, 12:45 AM

Bit of an update. Visited just about all Marinas around Winni. Meredith, Channel, Orwin, Paugus, Thurstons, Winnisquam, etc etc.

Found 2 boats. Both sold from under us while another sales rep was helping. One was being launched for a sea trial. They all seem to sell as fast as they come in. Found many that worked for us, but only to find out they are no longer at the marina when we showed up.

secondcurve · 06-10-2015, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonG

Bit of an update. Visited just about all Marinas around Winni. Meredith, Channel, Orwin, Paugus, Thurstons, Winnisquam, etc etc.

Found 2 boats. Both sold from under us while another sales rep was helping. One was being launched for a sea trial. They all seem to sell as fast as they come in. Found many that worked for us, but only to find out they are no longer at the marina when we showed up.

Jason:

Do yourself a favor and put your desire to own a boat on the back burner until September/October. You will have a much better outcome.

HomeWood · 05-31-2015, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowinghelmet

This would be a great boat for Winnipesaukee and I've heard Fay's is great to deal with -$9.2k http://faysboatyard.com/?page_id=62

I think you'll find 18 feels pretty small on Winnipesaukee.

Here's another good option - $16.7k - http://www.melvinvillagemarina.com/2...l-235-ssi.html

I've had good luck just taking a day and driving around from marina to marina with cash in hand. Mid week is best when it's quiet at the lake. The last 3 boats I've purchased I ended up getting about 20-30% of the asking price by flashing a big stack of $100 bills.

Good strategy. I've bought numerous things that way. It's hard to turn down cash right then and there.

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-31-2015, 06:24 PM

Just so you all know, there is some sort of snafu with GMail accounts on Craig's List. They do not go through. It's happened over and over with both of my sons. Not me tho with Charter e-mail.

Grove84 · 05-31-2015, 07:05 PM

I agree with the prior two posts, just got back from the lake and Paugus Bay Marina, Irwin Marina, Miles Marine , Fays and Silver Sands all have great looking bowriders on trailers for sale. They are all so busy launching and delivering boats, that the best way to purchase is to show up with cash in hand. That is how I purchased by two boats up the lake. I would not got smaller than a 21' boat if you plan on being on Winni on the weekends. If you find a good deal on a 24' and you can tow it that would be perfect. Good luck and it be definitely worth taking the ride to all the marinas. You cant rely on their websites in season as they are so busy they may not be able to keep up with their website maintenance

Flyfisha · 06-01-2015, 06:26 AM

Stop by and see Dave at Dave's Motor Boat. In Gilford. He has a nice 21 foot Century center console with a Yamaha outboard and trailer. Although not quite what you mentioned it's in nice shape and in your price range.

05-31-2015, 12:55 PM	#2
rowinghelmet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	This would be a great boat for Winnipesaukee and I've heard Fay's is great to deal with -$9.2k http://faysboatyard.com/?page_id=62 I think you'll find 18 feels pretty small on Winnipesaukee. Here's another good option - $16.7k - http://www.melvinvillagemarina.com/2...l-235-ssi.html I've had good luck just taking a day and driving around from marina to marina with cash in hand. Mid week is best when it's quiet at the lake. The last 3 boats I've purchased I ended up getting about 20-30% off the asking price by flashing a big stack of $100 bills. Last edited by rowinghelmet; 05-31-2015 at 06:37 PM.

05-31-2015, 06:24 PM	#8
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	GMail Just so you all know, there is some sort of snafu with GMail accounts on Craig's List. They do not go through. It's happened over and over with both of my sons. Not me tho with Charter e-mail. Last edited by Rattlesnake Gal; 06-01-2015 at 01:30 PM.

05-31-2015, 07:05 PM	#9
Grove84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 90 Thanks: 26 Thanked 41 Times in 20 Posts	Boat Shopping I agree with the prior two posts, just got back from the lake and Paugus Bay Marina, Irwin Marina, Miles Marine , Fays and Silver Sands all have great looking bowriders on trailers for sale. They are all so busy launching and delivering boats, that the best way to purchase is to show up with cash in hand. That is how I purchased by two boats up the lake. I would not got smaller than a 21' boat if you plan on being on Winni on the weekends. If you find a good deal on a 24' and you can tow it that would be perfect. Good luck and it be definitely worth taking the ride to all the marinas. You cant rely on their websites in season as they are so busy they may not be able to keep up with their website maintenance

06-01-2015, 06:26 AM	#10
Flyfisha Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rattlesnake Island Posts: 140 Thanks: 58 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	21 century Stop by and see Dave at Dave's Motor Boat. In Gilford. He has a nice 21 foot Century center console with a Yamaha outboard and trailer. Although not quite what you mentioned it's in nice shape and in your price range.

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05-31-2015, 01:15 PM	#3
rowinghelmet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	Here's a list of all the boat dealer's used inventory in the lakes region - https://www.facebook.com/notes/boat-...48044175374443

06-10-2015, 12:45 AM	#5
JasonG Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 310 Thanks: 48 Thanked 45 Times in 33 Posts	Bit of an update. Visited just about all Marinas around Winni. Meredith, Channel, Orwin, Paugus, Thurstons, Winnisquam, etc etc. Found 2 boats. Both sold from under us while another sales rep was helping. One was being launched for a sea trial. They all seem to sell as fast as they come in. Found many that worked for us, but only to find out they are no longer at the marina when we showed up.