Noobie buying a boat
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Fish_whistle_express
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Welcome to the forum, I bought my 1st boat last year, went with a well looked after 80’s K&C 18.5 ft with 2016 lease return mercury 115hp and 9.9 kicker pro. Cost us 13k, and it’s done everything we’ve asked of it from fishing, being a platform to camp from, day trips to various local islands. Now that I’ve been on the forum and have seen the costs of boating upgrades, the boat just keeps seeming like a better deal. I.e suspension seat $1000+, fuel tank in the bow $500+, 2nd steering station near stern, dual battery set up, electric winch on trailer etc. We will get ourselves a bigger newer boat at some point, but this boat will meet our needs till the 2footitis kicks in.
I saw the add at 8 am and had bought the boat by 11am, with 4-5 people waiting to see it behind me. So act fast if you see a good deal.
I saw the add at 8 am and had bought the boat by 11am, with 4-5 people waiting to see it behind me. So act fast if you see a good deal.
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plunk
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There was an Arima Sea Chaser on UsedVic three years ago that I still think about.....
I have a property at Salmon Beach which would be home base. I figure I should be able to access the whole sound and Alberni Inlet. My neighbors up there are full of good tips too....any Barkley Sound pointers you have would be fully appreciated too.
plunk
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That fully makes sense..... you can do a lot of upgrades before you get to $50k +.
Do you happen to know what your towing weight is for that setup? My other issue is that I'd rather not upgrade my vehicle in order to tow.
Foxsea
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Salmon Beach is handy to lots of good fishing: over to the Uclulet side or around the corner to Effingham and Cree. And you're right at the Broken Group for sight-seeing.
Fish_whistle_express
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Yah, even better to buy a boat someone else paid to upgrade. Only things I had to purchase were a prop guard, life jackets and downriggers. But that’s close to $2500 right there, without fishing gear. I figured I’d buy all the nice gear as the boat was cheap and then when I get a nicer boat, I still have my high end gear. And you won’t be spending +80k on a new boat then realizing you need another 5k more in other boating gear.
Not exactly sure on the towing weight, We tow it with a 06 Toyota Tacoma and have no problems.
I’m at Salmon Beach also where is your lot ask away!
plunk
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Old vs new aside...you can see why I reeeeeeealllly want a boat.
Great to meet another Salmon Beacher....we're on 6th a few lots up from the turn to the boat launch. Had the property about 3 years now. Love it.
plunk
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We're really close to the Conley compound! They sold a lot between us and them. Our new neighbors just built a cabin on the lot beside us.
plunk
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It's a great spot...you'll have to pay him a visit once he's set up.
I’m one cabin down from the blue cabin on the corner stop by anytime!
plunk
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Will do! I should be up in about 2 weeks. My "real name" is Chris.
Cheers
Bifmalibu
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17 to 19' Arima, Hourston, double eagle would be a great entry point, in my opinion. I'd be concerned about blowing your wad on a brand new aluminum rig that may not meet your needs, after you have determined what your needs really are. If you find something under 20k it will help you narrow down your requirements and you can't get hurt too badly on resale. Good luck on your search.
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