Talk me out of it...

[Tony McCall]

After a month and a half of trying to find a suitable motor to get the old boat up and running again, my wife and I had a long talk last night. We have $2,500 set aside for for the motor. We have previously looked at a new 1754 Grizzly Tracker with a side Console and 50hp Mercury ELPTO that was priced at $12,500. Thinking now about going ahead and just using the cash as a down payment and financing the boat so I can get my boys on the water during spring break next week.

If you know anything bad about the Grizzly/Merc combo, now is the time to tell me...

[DRPEPPER]

Not familiar with the boat. But, don't waste any oportunities to spend time with those boys. If you qualify, financing is too easy these days. I am about to finance a couple of 4 wheelers for less than what I used to smoke up every month----20 years ago.
DP

[JoeFish]

Don't know much about them but that big a boat with a 50 hp would be underpowered, at least for me... I bet it's a great rig besides that. Also remember trolling motor, seats, and all the other things you may need.

[Tony McCall]

Ive got the guy working me up a final price but I did remember to include a trolling motor, an additional seat (to make 4 with 2 pedestals), a boat cover and a fish finder. I'm having him price the Hummingbird 798ci and the 598ci both of which have side imaging.

My one concern is the trolling motor. I went with the 45# so that I could spend a little more on the electronics. I hope it pushes it OK.

[NIMROD]

I would compare boats and prices. I am not a fan of Mercury or Tracker boats but that is just me.

["G"]

Good luck with your boat deal......my thinking is....if your going to finance and make payments, just spend a little more and get what you really want.

[Tony McCall]

The boys and I have fished out of a 1968 model 14' Duracraft with a 6hp Johnson that is as old as the boat for the last several years. A couple of months ago I took possession of my deceased father-in-law's 1754 Alumacraft with intentions of fixing it up and using it to fish from this year. However we've run into issue after issue until finally we've decided to pursue a new boat.

One thing is for certain, whatever we get will be an improvement on what we've had!

[Conwayslabber]

I think JPJ said it right:

B-break
O- out
A-another
T-thousand

[JigginPoleJoe]

good luck with your boat deal......my thinking is....if your going to finance and make payments, just spend a little more and get what you really want.

x2,

[RCC]

That will be a nice rig. You may could fudge on the 598 if a 2d with di is cheaper and go with a larger TM. The 45lb may be ok, I don't know.