Thread: Let me know what you think

I got my 17.5' Alumaweld Express from a guy in MO. He bought a newer boat, Tracker I think and did not need the express anymore. It came with a 40 Evilrude, depth finder, 24v trolling motor and full crappie spider rig set up, bilge pump, live well w/arreriator. I had to do some cosmetic (paint above the waterline), work on the timing in the motor, rewire the trolling motor and buy a new tm battery and do some other incidental wiring for nightstalking, but I got it for 3 grand. So all in all I think I spent about $500 on fixing it the way I wanted it. I still want to add a couple of seat plates in the bow for side by side spiderig fishing and a hatch for better access to the huge space under the bow fishing platform.

In Arkansas you don't pay sales tax on a used boat if you buy it from an individual, but if you buy from a dealer the tax is around 6-7%. After the few fixes, I am quite happy with the boat and recommend the Express. I have seen a 16' Grummin at a pawn shop in Yellville. It has no motor and needs a floor and some other stuff to be rigged for crappie fishing, it does have a trailer, I can ask the guy what he wants for it if you like.

There are good deals out there, just take your time and the right boat will come along.

Originally Posted by flyflinger

I got my 17.5' Alumaweld Express from a guy in MO. He bought a newer boat, Tracker I think and did not need the express anymore. It came with a 40 Evilrude, depth finder, 24v trolling motor and full crappie spider rig set up, bilge pump, live well w/arreriator. I had to do some cosmetic (paint above the waterline), work on the timing in the motor, rewire the trolling motor and buy a new tm battery and do some other incidental wiring for nightstalking, but I got it for 3 grand. So all in all I think I spent about $500 on fixing it the way I wanted it. I still want to add a couple of seat plates in the bow for side by side spiderig fishing and a hatch for better access to the huge space under the bow fishing platform.

In Arkansas you don't pay sales tax on a used boat if you buy it from an individual, but if you buy from a dealer the tax is around 6-7%. After the few fixes, I am quite happy with the boat and recommend the Express. I have seen a 16' Grummin at a pawn shop in Yellville. It has no motor and needs a floor and some other stuff to be rigged for crappie fishing, it does have a trailer, I can ask the guy what he wants for it if you like.

There are good deals out there, just take your time and the right boat will come along.

Well when I called yesterday, they told me you have to pay tax on a boat if it's new or used, on a out of state boat, ..But if I buy a boat in AR..and its a used, no matter form dealer or individual you dont pay tax...


I'm trying to wait, but I'm missing the spawn...I'm trying to be patient.:D

At least I'll be fishing with Jerry next friday, and be at CC on Saturday...