Is this Xpress a Good deal??? Never bought ANYTHING new... first new boat.

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So i have decided to make the plunge and buy a new boat. I currently have an xpress 17' 90yamaha that is just too small for me. I am looking to get the below, but quotes have varied widely, even when the EXACT below specs are quoted. Is $29,000 too much to pay for the below, this is an out the door price. I just want to get some general feedback to see how much I can reasonably negotiate off, I am not a "screw the dealer" guy, but i sure don't want their son's college to be paid for with just one boat lol.

Thank you, and God Bless.


Xp20 CC
Tunnel Hull
Gulf Sand
Center Console with aerated baitwell and rod holders
Trailer Brakes
3 bank battery charger
Mounted swim ladder
Lean post with back rest
150 hp 4 stroke suzuki
70 lb thrust foot controlled trolling motor Minn Kota
Trim switch on bow
Stainless Steel Prop

[n2ratfishin]

29 out the door seems reasonable on that rig in comparison to other high end aluminum boats I shopped a few months ago.

[wildturkey]

About what I have seen advertised. Someone here will be able to answer better than myself.

[OsageJoe]

sent you a PM

[Brady bass]

No electronics?

[lakefolk]

wait for the boat shows next month

[n2ratfishin]

You can pay that much for a few 18' 115 powered tin rigs. They might have one HDS7 or such at that price.

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Yea, I am kinda looking at two things? A) is that a rip off of a price B) If that is an ok deal... how much can I negotiate off and not sound pompous, 5%, 10%, 20%.... where can I start my haggling and not sound rude.

As to electronics it will have the BASIC depth finder on it... I don't really bass or crappie fish so I only need depth and temp. (I noodle and bowfish).

[Brady bass]

So your fish finder is your hands! always wanted to go noodling

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Caught this, this year. http://imgur.com/Ygb5Lr0

[greendragon]

The Express boats are awesome for sure.