Didn't want to steal the thread from last year 'getting closer' but it seems I'm going down that road as well. Not being able to order a new one, it's used for this boy.
Been looking at Bass Cat (hard to find here in Ga), Phoenix, Legend, Ranger, Champion and Triton (all between 2006~2013) and have ran across several this week that are going to require me to drive 100~200 if not 400~800 miles to go check out. Although I did stumble across an 03 Ranger 521 with a brand new SHO on it but that's another story.
My needs are simple, it needs to (it WILL BE) as long as possible, have dual consoles, low hours (as possible), and as many doo-dads as we can muster up. In other words, Power Pole(s)/Talon(s), a good TM, jack plate, and finders somewhere from this century if at all possible. Either that, of if it's cheap enough I'll rig it with all new electronics and a shallow anchor or two (Talons most likely).
That brings me to the 2011~2012 211 DCX. Found both, and both would work for both my budget as well as the doo-dads. Just that neither are anywhere local. Both have most, if not all and then some of what I'm looking for. One has a single PP, the other has dual Talons. One has dual birds, the other quad Lowrance's. Just need some input.
Which brings me to y'all, the owners and drivers of these puppies. Did notice in the thread from last year one guy (lives not all that far from me actually) said he had nothing but trouble getting his to run right. (boat not motor) Seems he did mention though something about loading it with 3 people, full guide gear, a ton of tackle and such and it wouldn't get on plane worth a darn. I won't be doing any guide work that's for SURE. But I'll be running 2 people probably half the time no doubt. Also... this will be my first (and last) bass boat and I need it to be done right, period. If that guy had such a problem getting one on plane, makes me wonder about a 250, quad batteries, and a pair of Talons hanging off the back. OR... does one just need to throw a sandbag up front to balance it a bit. LoL
If the 211 isn't it, then I'll look elsewhere.
Of course I'll not buy anything till it goes in the water and I at least have an idea how it runs. I may be old, but I'm not insane *yet*.
Thanks guys!
Dixie Chicken