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    Thumbs Up Sprints

    I have noticed that Sprint boat owner don't have near the problems as do the other manufacturers . Glad I have a Sprint

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    They were a great boat, some bad decisions made by management were their downfall... Wish they were still made... Dan

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    Travis boating centers didn't help either....but Dan is right, it ultimately is on the management to make the right decisions....

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    Yup, Travis Boat Center (couldn't remember their name) has A LOT to do with their demise... Dan

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    I love my 296 DC. No problems at all just trying to figure out the live wells.

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    Yep they were great boats. I wouldn't care a bit to own another one.

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    Totally agree, I bought a used 290 DC many years ago, then got out of fishing for awhile and now back into fishing and searched and for another Sprint to complete the journey. I never even considered looking for any other boat other than a Sprint ! Very happy again with my 280 PRO.
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    I saw a couple of sprints on the market place on facebook

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    H​ey guys, looking to purchase my first bass boat. I just looked at a 1999 sprint 286 DC with a 1999 150hp Johnson with 2 lowrance hds7, 70 min Kota edge trolling motor, power tilt/trim, manual jack plate. Has rips in the seats, but everything seems solid. Going to have it compression tested and possibly a new power pack (it isn't running right now, but he is bringing to mechanic to fix tomorrow).

    What would be a fair price if he gets it running and the test drive/compression test check out? Listed initially at 10k, then dropped to 6500

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    Thanks, this will be my first bass boat (previously all saltwater) so any guidance is appreciated


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    One thing you'd want to see (if it's still there) a sticker on the back side that says "COMPOSITE TRANSOM". To me, that was a high priority when I bought my 2nd Sprint as I've replaced a transom in a 26' boat before and it ain't anything I'd ever want to do again. Check pumps, live well dump valve, wiring (under dash), some can be a real mess and fire hazard. Seats can be replaced. Carpet condition etc. etc all bargining tools for a final price. Good luck.
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    Thank you, I will be sure to take another look. What would you suspect to be a fair price?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tgtmatt View Post
    Thank you, I will be sure to take another look. What would you suspect to be a fair price?
    NADA for my zip code says if in good condition: $8000 (boat/motor/trailer)
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    Thanks Gary, appreciate it

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    It seems the prices are high right now for used boats, I remember a couple years ago my 207 was worth only 7700. with a 225.... If it checks out at that price, that is a good rig.

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    The guy is going to sell me it for 4,000 ��

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