I need yalls advice

kennethmandel62 · 07-01-2008, 10:11 PM

So my stepdad calls me tonight and says his aunt wants her ex-husbands boat out of the yard. They spent a lot of time out in it being avid divers and fisherman and she's tired of looking at it. It's a 25ft Robalo with twin yamaha 200's that have been rebuilt and have less than 20hrs on them. The trailer is in excellent condition, but the tires mayneed to be replaced because the boat has sat for probably5 years maybe more.Shesaid she'll take$1500 for it...somebody help me out with this...I've been blessed and can easily afford this, but amtrying tofigure out if it's a good idea. What kinda gas mileage would that boat get?...I donthave any idea how heavy it is either. I also only have a v-6 xterra2wdto pull it with, so I'd probably have to change that as well. what do yall think?

38bat · 07-01-2008, 10:17 PM

Not sure about the mileage but if you don't want it I'll take it! That sounds like a great deal, I would jump on it if I was you! The money you are saving on the purchase will buy lots of gas!!

lobsterman · 07-01-2008, 10:21 PM

I don't believe you can go wrong with that.

kennethmandel62 · 07-01-2008, 10:22 PM

thanks...that's what I need...yall make me feel good about this purchase...it's really just a trade cause I'm selling my bass boat anyway.

lobsterman · 07-01-2008, 10:29 PM

You will need to have the tank emptied of old gas and most likely have to have the carbs cleaned because they gum up, but you can't get the boat hull without motors for that. And Rabalo is a fairly good ride on the water. Enjoy.

mpmorr · 07-01-2008, 10:34 PM

You had to ask. That is One thousand five hundred dollars right? We are not missing a couple zeros or anything are we? :banghead:banghead:banghead:banghead:banghead:bang head

shanester · 07-01-2008, 10:42 PM

i fished out of a robalo for years there pretty heavy boats but they take the water great. man buy the dang thing if u dont like it sell it. i dont think u will have a problem pulling it with your truck. if u do i bet there r plenty of folks on here that will pull it for u...

bayougrande · 07-01-2008, 10:42 PM

like the last post said,,,,if u don't want it i'm sure there alot of people on here that do....and hey even if you can't use it....buy it and resale it!!!!!!!:clap

kennethmandel62 · 07-01-2008, 10:44 PM

lol...I know..man..this is a crazy deal....I've got so much going on right now lets see....my tenants move in on the 15th..my wife and kids are moving to MS with me Aug 1...I'm closing on my land either Mon or the 17th...I've got to get my daughter ready for her first year in school..daycare here in MS for my son..My wife's graduating and probably going to work...man I've got a lot of excuses....I just want to relax for a little bit...and now I'm getting hit with a great deal...and would probably end up buying another vehicle soon...which totally messes up my plans of driving my xterra forever..sorry..I'm just excited about this so I'm babbling now...I'll take pictures and get details about this boat this weekend, and if I can finish packing my house and get time I'd like to do whatever is possible to get it in the water....if it is possible over this weekend. I've got 4 days off so I'll have to see.

lobsterman · 07-01-2008, 10:50 PM

So you are moving to Ms huh? Have you been diving lately?

07-01-2008, 10:11 PM	#1
kennethmandel62 Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Milton Posts: 446	I need yalls advice So my stepdad calls me tonight and says his aunt wants her ex-husbands boat out of the yard. They spent a lot of time out in it being avid divers and fisherman and she's tired of looking at it. It's a 25ft Robalo with twin yamaha 200's that have been rebuilt and have less than 20hrs on them. The trailer is in excellent condition, but the tires mayneed to be replaced because the boat has sat for probably5 years maybe more.Shesaid she'll take$1500 for it...somebody help me out with this...I've been blessed and can easily afford this, but amtrying tofigure out if it's a good idea. What kinda gas mileage would that boat get?...I donthave any idea how heavy it is either. I also only have a v-6 xterra2wdto pull it with, so I'd probably have to change that as well. what do yall think?

07-01-2008, 10:17 PM	#2
38bat Banned Snapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 470	RE: I need yalls advice Not sure about the mileage but if you don't want it I'll take it! That sounds like a great deal, I would jump on it if I was you! The money you are saving on the purchase will buy lots of gas!!

07-01-2008, 10:21 PM	#3
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,878	RE: I need yalls advice I don't believe you can go wrong with that. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

07-01-2008, 10:22 PM	#4
kennethmandel62 Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Milton Posts: 446	RE: I need yalls advice thanks...that's what I need...yall make me feel good about this purchase...it's really just a trade cause I'm selling my bass boat anyway.

07-01-2008, 10:29 PM	#5
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,878	RE: I need yalls advice You will need to have the tank emptied of old gas and most likely have to have the carbs cleaned because they gum up, but you can't get the boat hull without motors for that. And Rabalo is a fairly good ride on the water. Enjoy. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

07-01-2008, 10:34 PM	#6
mpmorr Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 2,077	RE: I need yalls advice You had to ask. That is One thousand five hundred dollars right? We are not missing a couple zeros or anything are we? :banghead:banghead:banghead:banghead:banghead:bang head

07-01-2008, 10:42 PM	#7
shanester Senior Member Snapper Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 569	RE: I need yalls advice i fished out of a robalo for years there pretty heavy boats but they take the water great. man buy the dang thing if u dont like it sell it. i dont think u will have a problem pulling it with your truck. if u do i bet there r plenty of folks on here that will pull it for u...

07-01-2008, 10:42 PM	#8
bayougrande Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: perdido key, fl. Posts: 425	RE: I need yalls advice like the last post said,,,,if u don't want it i'm sure there alot of people on here that do....and hey even if you can't use it....buy it and resale it!!!!!!!:clap

07-01-2008, 10:44 PM	#9
kennethmandel62 Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Milton Posts: 446	RE: I need yalls advice lol...I know..man..this is a crazy deal....I've got so much going on right now lets see....my tenants move in on the 15th..my wife and kids are moving to MS with me Aug 1...I'm closing on my land either Mon or the 17th...I've got to get my daughter ready for her first year in school..daycare here in MS for my son..My wife's graduating and probably going to work...man I've got a lot of excuses....I just want to relax for a little bit...and now I'm getting hit with a great deal...and would probably end up buying another vehicle soon...which totally messes up my plans of driving my xterra forever..sorry..I'm just excited about this so I'm babbling now...I'll take pictures and get details about this boat this weekend, and if I can finish packing my house and get time I'd like to do whatever is possible to get it in the water....if it is possible over this weekend. I've got 4 days off so I'll have to see.

07-01-2008, 10:50 PM	#10
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,878	RE: I need yalls advice So you are moving to Ms huh? Have you been diving lately? __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

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