wtb:16 - 18 ft welded aluminium boat

[mmmroe]

Hi guys in the market for a 16 to 18 ft welded aluminium.

Could be a long shot but looking for a used 17' silver streak or woolridge offshore. If anyone has any leads please pm me!

 

[Old Blue]

I'd look into this: https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/boa/5962535132.html

 

[JAC]

Are u looking for a windshield or a tiller model

 

[mmmroe]

Windshield model.

Not a bad price. Unsure about a rebuilt motor and would like a 75 or a 90. Buddy runs a 60 Merc on his 1625 kingfisher and with three guys need cooler of fish feels under powered at times.

 

[Tangled]

https://comoxvalley.craigslist.ca/boa/5969547980.html
This looks like a good one

 

[trophywife]

check bridgeview prince rupert. #4 is mine

http://bridgeviewmarine.com/product/boats/used-boats/18-aluminum-skiffs/

roughly 13k shipped and taxed to delta

 

[N2013]

http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/Silverstreak_28452180

 

[kaelc]

What's your target budget. pretty nice silver streak!

 

[mmmroe]

Thanks guys for all the help in my search. Just came boat from the boat show......ahhh dreams. .... lol.

I saw that 16' there at the show. Nice boat but bimi top is a must.

I'm looking to spend in the 25,000 range. Less the better obviously.

 

[Damien]

Looking at the cost of used and comparing that with being able to pick up a ~17ft Hewes, RiverHawk, Kingfisher etc. for $30K with a ~70hp is very appealing.

Seems one could run the new boat for 10 years, treat it right, and still get close to $20K for it on the used market. Easy decision for some, to have predictable reliability for a long time. Opposed to buying something that is already 5-10 years old now, then over the next same 10 years of ownership you are likely facing reliability challenges or repower as your rig is 15-20 years old at that point.

 

[mmmroe]

You make a good point Damien. That why the new option purchase has crossed my mind. But to rig a boat with all the necessities will drive the price of the boat way up also.

 

[Damien]

Yeah, but buying a 10 year old boat with 10 year old necessities aint that great either. Outdated electronics and downriggers that need a rebuild...etc

Couple new Scotty 1106's and ~$750 for a new all in one Finder/GPS and you're good to go! Troll off the main until a deal on a kicker comes up.

Yes, I'm justifying this all in my own head as well, lol.