Where is the best place to buy a used boat? Would it be from eBay, from a boat dealer, or directly from the owner?
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Where is the best place to buy a used boat? Would it be from eBay, from a boat dealer, or directly from the owner?
I would rather buy from someone I know or a local dealer. Also go run it in the water.
My current boat was from e-bay in Tn.; one before that was e-bay in S.C,; one before that was e-bay in Ohio.
I think it's where you get the best deal, local, craigs list, e-bay or where ever.
Found mine on Craigs list. Took 6 mo to find the right one at the right price. Do your home work on what you want and what they are worth. Then just start searching in the areas you would be willing to travel to if you found the right one. Watch in our classifieds. And above don't get in a hurry. Next few months should see some good deals start poping up. Good luck on your search
Great information, pretty much the same process I went through but it took me close to a year. I did have a specific boat in mind though. It took me a little while to find the boat I liked, with the price I liked. I offered a few people the NADA price and they just laughed at me.Quote:
Originally Posted by cray
I knew exactly what I wanted down to 2 manufactures. Found 3 like the one I ended up with. Bought mine for half what the others wanted. Biggest problem I have found is most folks needing to sell owe more than they are worth.Quote:
Originally Posted by TigerFanatic1
Same here.Quote:
Originally Posted by cray
Found mine this past Spring on Craig's List....had to go to Jackson,Ms to get it.....got a really good deal on a boat that was only a year old.
Me too, on Craigs list. Found a good deal about 120 miles away.
SeaRay
I have several NICE used Riggs for sale. What are ya lookin for?
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Craigslist worked for me. Looked at a few, found one 2 hours away. What I saved more than paid for the gas to drive their! ! Be patient. And will second whoever said to test drive. Maybe even run a compression test, drain lower unit. Fluid and plug seals are cheap.
I have bought boats from Craigs list one from Mobile AL and another from Bosier City, Louisiana. Both boats were what the owner said they were and offered to take them for a test run, which worked out. The one I bought in Bouser City the guy said he just wanted something else and had not used this one much, I had the Yamaha Dealer in my town check it out and to find out it had a total of 25 hours on it, wasn't even broken in yet, I think Craigs List is the way to go
bass boat central. Hit the tab for boats for sale. Might find something you like. Lots of bass boats, but some aluminum as well. Xpress and G3 for sure. Good luck. I recently bought a new Xpress HD20 with a 200 SHO. If you have patience(I do not) you will find a good deal.