Buying a new boat

waterninja · 08-07-2012, 09:16 PM

Hello all,

I'm in the market to purchase a new Center Console in the 26' plus range. I'm looking to collect info that will help me negotiate a fair price. To do this I would like to start a discussion about what folks have purchased boats for in comparrison to what the dealers were asking.

zulubravo34 · 08-07-2012, 10:14 PM

Test drive a bunch of them in your price range, find what you like. Personally I like the 31 and 36 cape horn, but the 33 ( I think) Grady white an the 34 or 33 (again I think) hydra sports are great boats. If it were me I'd get a cape or hydra sport

hjorgan · 08-07-2012, 10:16 PM

Try a sea hunt

hud697 · 08-07-2012, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zulubravo34

Test drive a bunch of them in your price range, find what you like. Personally I like the 31 and 36 cape horn, but the 33 ( I think) Grady white an the 34 or 33 (again I think) hydra sports are great boats. If it were me I'd get a cape or hydra sport

I fish on my cousin's 31' Cape and it is a beast. Great ride, plenty of fishing room, big fish box.

waterninja · 08-07-2012, 10:40 PM

I have narrowed the boat brand down to a very short list and Cape Horn is on top, just trying to get an idea of the markup in the boat bussiness. This will be my third new boat. Never did any research in the past, but since this one is going to cost as much as my first home, I want to try and protect myself a little.

billin · 08-07-2012, 10:48 PM

if you are buying a new boat you wont beat there pricing and quality i will put mine up against any other 25-27 foot boat with 150s on todays market for under 100 grand any day of the week.

kahala boy · 08-07-2012, 10:49 PM

Whatever you decide on, get twin 4 strokes.....Remember, YOU have to like the setup of the boat because YOU are the one having to deal with it....

jaksprat · 08-07-2012, 10:54 PM

Onslow Bay

Runned Over · 08-08-2012, 08:27 AM

Why buy new? Just like cars, the price depriciates as soon as you drive it off the lot. You can get a "Turn Key" boat, at half the price.

Look for a used boat with your desirable's (2/4 stroke, Yamaha/Mercury/Honda, Garmin/Raymarine, Windlass, outriggers, 1 or 2 kw thru hull transducer etc...)

08-07-2012, 09:16 PM	#1
waterninja Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 17	Buying a new boat Hello all, I'm in the market to purchase a new Center Console in the 26' plus range. I'm looking to collect info that will help me negotiate a fair price. To do this I would like to start a discussion about what folks have purchased boats for in comparrison to what the dealers were asking.

08-07-2012, 10:14 PM	#2
zulubravo34 me+bowtech=deer dead Snapper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: pensacola, florida Posts: 507	Test drive a bunch of them in your price range, find what you like. Personally I like the 31 and 36 cape horn, but the 33 ( I think) Grady white an the 34 or 33 (again I think) hydra sports are great boats. If it were me I'd get a cape or hydra sport __________________ looking to be a dockhand, if you need someone call me (850-377-7164)

08-07-2012, 10:48 PM	#6
billin Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 922	sea hunt if you are buying a new boat you wont beat there pricing and quality i will put mine up against any other 25-27 foot boat with 150s on todays market for under 100 grand any day of the week.

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08-07-2012, 10:16 PM	#3
hjorgan Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,151	Try a sea hunt

08-07-2012, 10:40 PM	#5
waterninja Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 17	I have narrowed the boat brand down to a very short list and Cape Horn is on top, just trying to get an idea of the markup in the boat bussiness. This will be my third new boat. Never did any research in the past, but since this one is going to cost as much as my first home, I want to try and protect myself a little.

08-07-2012, 10:49 PM	#7
kahala boy Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navarre Posts: 1,325	Whatever you decide on, get twin 4 strokes.....Remember, YOU have to like the setup of the boat because YOU are the one having to deal with it....

08-07-2012, 10:54 PM	#8
jaksprat Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 247	Onslow Bay

08-08-2012, 08:27 AM	#9
Runned Over Jim T's comedic Agent Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,225	Why buy new? Just like cars, the price depriciates as soon as you drive it off the lot. You can get a "Turn Key" boat, at half the price. Look for a used boat with your desirable's (2/4 stroke, Yamaha/Mercury/Honda, Garmin/Raymarine, Windlass, outriggers, 1 or 2 kw thru hull transducer etc...)

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