New (to me) Boat I'm Looking At

FLYBOY · 09-30-2008, 05:59 PM

Alright guys my wife finally signed off on me getting a bigger boat. I am headed down to look at this one next week and if it passes inspection she should be back here by the end of the month. Just looking for everyones opinions, good, bad whatever...if anyone has any first hand knowledge with this make and model that would be awesome. Anyway heres the link:http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...amp;slim=quick&

Wharf Rat · 09-30-2008, 06:06 PM

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FLYBOY (9/30/2008)Alright guys my wife finally signed off on me getting a bigger boat. I am headed down to look at this one next week and if it passes inspection she should be back here by the end of the month. Just looking for everyones opinions, good, bad whatever...if anyone has any first hand knowledge with this make and model that would be awesome. Anyway heres the link:http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...amp;slim=quick&

Looks like it's in really good shape. I don't own or know much about boats that size, but if I were in the market, my biggest decision would be based around diesel vs. gas. Be sure you know all the pros and cons of each.

FLYBOY · 09-30-2008, 06:19 PM

For sure...If I could afford diesels that is what I would prefer, but after reading David Pascoe's book(google him) gas motors in this size boat aren't that bad...I just wish they had more range I want to be able to occasionally make a rigs trip.

Jarhead · 09-30-2008, 06:34 PM

I was looking at a larger boat like this one and everyonepointed outthe whole diesel vs gas thing to me also. In the end, I took the thing out and decided it would be too hard for me to handle since it's usually my 2 young sons and I fishing. So, decide if you'll be able to handle a boat that large with whoever you normally fish with. That's just my opinion and I'm no expert. But, I'd gladly give you a hand when you fish it.. :shedevil

wld1985 · 09-30-2008, 07:19 PM

wow, matt.. that sure is a boat... I'm no boat expert but, it looks good from my end.. ahahaha

fisheye48 · 09-30-2008, 08:01 PM

i say if thats the boat both you and your wife like it and can afford it then go for it!! nice sled! cant wait to see the reports and fish blood covering the deck:clap

JoshH · 09-30-2008, 08:02 PM

Get on the hull truth.com and look up Lhurs. They have a bad rep over there.

Mike aka FishWerks · 09-30-2008, 08:42 PM

Contact "Voodoo Lounge", Capt. Tony Blanton. He may be able to give you some good gouge and handle the inspection too.

Hook · 09-30-2008, 08:53 PM

I do not think gas is a good choice of engines. The boat is great

wld1985 · 09-30-2008, 08:57 PM

O ya, neighbor has a 35ft mainship with tiwn screws... He's never really said anything about diesel or gas.. His is gas and loves it..

09-30-2008, 05:59 PM	#1
FLYBOY Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 340	New (to me) Boat I'm Looking At Alright guys my wife finally signed off on me getting a bigger boat. I am headed down to look at this one next week and if it passes inspection she should be back here by the end of the month. Just looking for everyones opinions, good, bad whatever...if anyone has any first hand knowledge with this make and model that would be awesome. Anyway heres the link:http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...amp;slim=quick&

09-30-2008, 06:19 PM	#3
FLYBOY Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 340	RE: New (to me) Boat I'm Looking At For sure...If I could afford diesels that is what I would prefer, but after reading David Pascoe's book(google him) gas motors in this size boat aren't that bad...I just wish they had more range I want to be able to occasionally make a rigs trip.

09-30-2008, 06:34 PM	#4
Jarhead Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 206	RE: New (to me) Boat I'm Looking At I was looking at a larger boat like this one and everyonepointed outthe whole diesel vs gas thing to me also. In the end, I took the thing out and decided it would be too hard for me to handle since it's usually my 2 young sons and I fishing. So, decide if you'll be able to handle a boat that large with whoever you normally fish with. That's just my opinion and I'm no expert. But, I'd gladly give you a hand when you fish it.. :shedevil

09-30-2008, 07:19 PM	#5
wld1985 Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 3,497	RE: New (to me) Boat I'm Looking At wow, matt.. that sure is a boat... I'm no boat expert but, it looks good from my end.. ahahaha

09-30-2008, 08:01 PM	#6
fisheye48 Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 3,102	RE: New (to me) Boat I'm Looking At i say if thats the boat both you and your wife like it and can afford it then go for it!! nice sled! cant wait to see the reports and fish blood covering the deck:clap

09-30-2008, 08:02 PM	#7
JoshH Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Beulah Posts: 1,385	RE: New (to me) Boat I'm Looking At Get on the hull truth.com and look up Lhurs. They have a bad rep over there.

09-30-2008, 08:42 PM	#8
Mike aka FishWerks Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,516	RE: New (to me) Boat I'm Looking At Contact "Voodoo Lounge", Capt. Tony Blanton. He may be able to give you some good gouge and handle the inspection too.

09-30-2008, 08:53 PM	#9
Hook Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze Fl Posts: 885	RE: New (to me) Boat I'm Looking At I do not think gas is a good choice of engines. The boat is great

09-30-2008, 08:57 PM	#10
wld1985 Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 3,497	RE: New (to me) Boat I'm Looking At O ya, neighbor has a 35ft mainship with tiwn screws... He's never really said anything about diesel or gas.. His is gas and loves it..

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