I've been on the fence and I'm curious what reasons you buy a new or newer boat. I'm speaking specifically to people that fish just for fun not professionally.
I've been on the fence and I'm curious what reasons you buy a new or newer boat. I'm speaking specifically to people that fish just for fun not professionally.
I would, and do buy new because you usually receive a longer warranty on the hull, and you're the original owner so you know what the boat has been through. Also, you're not buying someone else problems.Originally Posted by rdj703
Im sure there are plenty of boats out there for sale that are just fine, however it would give me piece of mind knowing what my boat has gone through.
I may not catch fish, but I look good trying.
When it is no longer visible to put money in it.
Reliability
Please release me,let me go.
I bought a newer boat because I wanted a newer boat. It really is that simple.
warranty on the motor is a big decision for me
I pleasure fish since the early 90's, but always owned nice boats. I don't always choose to buy new when I replace my boats, but I do shop new, and if i come across a "deal" on a new one, I grab it.
I don't always buy new, but when I do I ALWAYS PAY CASH! LMAO!
New motor for me. That and today’s 20 foot boats ride considerably better and have far better storage than my current 1998 skeeter 202. When mine craps out I’m buying a new or newer version
That is also a reason I'm looking at a newer boat, I don't have any rear storage like the newer boats do.
Dang. Had to double check to make sure I wasn’t in the lounge!
2014 Ranger Z520C, Yamaha 250 SHO
When I bought my boat it was mainly for storage. The rod lockers in my old boat were not large enough for over 7' rods.
Have never regretted one time upgrading.
Mike
Ranger Z520
Mercury 250 Pro XS
I tend to upgrade after 7 years. Reliability and potential maintenance costs are my primary motives. I also try to keep my boat immaculate and a new boat looks so good. I always order a new boat to get exactly what I need.
'14 Triton 18XS 150 Optimax Pro XS Fortrex 80
Kropf Park model on Chautauqua Lake
Fish Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie
Love bass and fly fishing for Trout and Steelhead
Reliability and warranty.
I like having new stuff, do the same with my trucks, every 2 or 3 years
I buy used and always have. Depreciation on a new boat is crazy. My current boat looks as good as new. I’ve never worried about warranty’s as I maintain my boat myself. If something breaks I fix it. If my HPDI ever dies I’ll just re power.
2024 Phoenix 818, Mercury 175 (3B414035) Trick Steps, 3 Garmin 106 SV,s, LVS 34. BoatEFX dual bow mount. Ionic 12V 125AH, 2 12V 100 ah LiTime’s for the TM. Minn Kota 345 PCL charger,
Only answer I have as well. I wanted it so in bought it.
Ha, thats me!
If ya'll found deals on new boats like I do (very lucky I guess!) you'd buy new at times also!
... it's always on a new "previous year" leftover.
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