Want To Buy My First Boat Please Help

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by ACHALAT, Nov 9, 2004.

  1. ACHALAT
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    ACHALAT Junior Member

    PLEASE ASSIST ME IN THIS.
    I'M ABOUT TO BUY MY FIRST SPORT BOAT
    AND I'M THINKING OF THE CHAPARRAL 190 SSi
    OR THE SEARAY 185 SPORT.
    ALSO CONSIDERING BAYLINER 185 BOWRIDER
    CAN YOU PLEASE ASSIST ME IN THIS MATTER?
     
  2. FAST FRED
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    FAST FRED Senior Member

    Since your first boat will not be your last , ONLY buy used , and use a pricing guide to keep from paying too much.

    Many of the published "guides" are soo much broler BS.

    When you have figured out what boat it is , call your Bankster.

    Their Bank Loan Value is what you want to pay , and NO MORE.

    Its a Buyers market,

    Have fun, as many folks claim the best day in your life is the day you buy a boat.

    The best day is ALSO the day you finally sell it.

    Get a survey,

    FAST FRED
     
  3. ACHALAT
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    ACHALAT Junior Member

    Ok You Are Right But What If I Want To Buy New
    Which One To Pic?
     
  4. DHA

    DHA Guest

    Out of the three I would go with the CHAPARRAL 190 SSi. You must be warned that this boat, as with any family run-about, will take a large drop in value the second you roll off the show room floor. That's why the other post suggested you buy used if you're going to buy this type of boat. If you have to buy new, and you want a roomy family boat that holds its value, buy a v-drive ski boat like a Master-Craft(mastercraftboats.com) or a Malibu(malibuboats.com). If you have your heart set on a stern drive take a look at Ski-Pro Boats(skiproboats.com). All of these boats are all fiberglass construction, built with the best materials, and will last you a life time. Almost every ski boat out there holds there value strongly. Good luck in your quest to find your new boat, make your first boat buy your last and buy smart.
     
  5. ACHALAT
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    ACHALAT Junior Member

    Searay 185 Or Regal 1800

    Thanks A Lot
    Since Last Time I Ended Up Considering
    Searay 185 Sport And Regal 1800
    Can Anyone Assist Me In Which One To Buy?
    Please Help.
     
  6. mackid068
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    mackid068 Semi-Newbie Posts Often

    Regal 1800 is better, definately. Still, I'd say go for something with a cuddy, or even better, a hardtop.
     
  7. PowerTech
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    PowerTech Senior Member

    I like them little Shamroks with the 4LH- STE yanmar.That is a nice little beuty.but for a go fast how about a little DONZI
     
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  8. boby boy
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    boby boy owner of cla boat design

    Is it only between these three. If not what is your price range?
     

  9. steigermike
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    steigermike Junior Member

    hey achalat have you considered a dual console grady or mako, it will do anything those above brands will do with a much better ride and less depreciation when its time to sell.please whatever you do stay away from bayliner boats and stern drives and go with a yamaha outboard.
     
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