Posted in the other thread, but thought it might get overlooked...
Thoughts??
Posted in the other thread, but thought it might get overlooked...
Thoughts??
Never been in a Falcon but that seems awfully expensive for a boat with hook graphs and an edge TM....
VC Marine
Cashion Rods
Lew's
Vexus Boats
2022 Vexus VX21, 250 ProXS
It's about $2000-3000 too high.
But that dealers pricing is ridiculously high anyways.
That's a bit high for such a basic "package".
Which dealer would be the best to deal with closest to Va.
I believe Ed's Marine in Ashland is a dealer.
Joe Galada - Tamaqua, PA
2004 Ranger 521VX - Yamaha 250 SHO
Ed's reputation isn't the best. Probably will go with one in NC or SC. Should have stated that in my earlier post. Any thoughts on a NC or SC dealer. Isn't there one close to the factory. Looks like I'm about 4 hours from the factory.
There are two in NC and two in SC. Skyline and Boaters Marine in NC. I've never been to Skyline, but Boaters is just over priced. I haven't tried negotiating with them, but when the initial asking price is stupid high I'm not inclined to even try. They had a 3 year old used F205 with high hours and mediocre electronics, still wanted $60k for it. No thanks.
T&T and Wilson in SC. I've not been to either.
If I was 4hrs from the factory then I would just call and see if you can order though them. Tell them why plus you get to see the factory.
Joe Galada - Tamaqua, PA
2004 Ranger 521VX - Yamaha 250 SHO
From the factory its 35k maybe 38 if you get some upgrades... plus delivery fee so price point is pretty close.. If its anything like the 195 that thing will move
I just got a quote for $42K with a 175 SHO. That was with no TM, no electronics and no batteries...I've got my own year old ultrex, garmin/birds and lithiums.
That seems pricey for only having a 175. Can get a Triton 18 TrX with a 200, electronics, troller and batteries for $43k.
Yeah or you can get a 189TRX with 175, tandem trailer, Ultrex, and two graphs for $43
Yeah but I'm not that big of a Triton fan. I've had mostly Cats...Have seen one of the 20' Falcons and really liked the way it was laid out so that's why I got the quote. I'd be more likely to spend that money on a 2 year old P2. I'm sure the F185 is a real nice boat but I'd also really rather have a 200. The F195 won't fit in the garage.
I did get the F185 quoted with a tandem trailer, I think the only other add on was the sea dek in the cockpit.
I do like the F185 just not a fan of the middle compartment between the seats. It looks really tall
You can get a seat for the middle if you're good with loosing the storage, otherwise, it's a not overly tall. The front deck is ample. A local dealer has one in stock now at the same price listed above. Nice boat though.
2005 Triton TR-196
1990 ProCraft ProCaster 180
I think the Falcon's are nice boats. I just don't think it's as nice as a Triton. Except for the F20 Predator. But then that would be a hard decision between it and a Phoenix. If the Predator was $65-67k it'd be a no brainer. But $73k, just a bit much for what you get.
I think Falcon is jumping the gun with raising their pricing the way they have, when they don't have the dealer presence, market share or brand recognition that warrants it.
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