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Jun 13, 2003 | 10:59 AM

#131

WestSideBilly

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Originally posted by Zoechops
WSB- Not sure yet. I don't want to take on a payment so I'll be buying with cash, which DRASTICALLY reduces my options. I'm going to look at a 19' Wellcraft Cuddy this weekend. The only thing I don't like is that it's a 3.7 4-banger. I'll consider it if I can hit 40MPH, though.

I assume that 3.7 is an older Volvo-Penta motor? It's probably only spinning 150 crank power and that boat will be lucky to go 30.

Knowing the kinds of loans you can get right now, why wouldn't you consider a loan on a boat? I'm not suggesting you get a 38' Baja with triple 502s or anything, but you can get a really nice boat for $100-150/month. Everyone I know that has gotten an old(er) boat has had more troubles than it's worth... Especially with non-EFI motors that were poorly maintained...

If you do go with an older used boat, I'd try to find something with a 350 pushing an Alpha drive. The maintenence and parts are much more common and you'll be better off in the long run

(plus you might actually get to 40 mph

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Jun 13, 2003 | 11:03 AM

#132

mikes2k

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From: Pt. A to Pt. B via VTEC!!

That little run-about I was on last friday can really MOVE! 45MPH top speed, power steering and get this the glove box is an icebox with a drain

Jun 13, 2003 | 11:15 AM

#133

WestSideBilly

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Mike, you gotta ride in a tunnel hull some time... 75 MPH with your butt about 3" above the water - amazing feeling of speed...

Though it's hard as hell to hold a beer!

Jun 13, 2003 | 11:17 AM

#134

C-Bass

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I used to own a VIP Vision that had a 2.3 OMC that was surprisingly powerful. By myself, I could hit 40MPH with my hi-speed prop, but it took a bit to get on plane.

I've thought about buying newer, but with the 'S' payment and my wifes 4 runner payment and the risk of not having a renter and having a mortgage payment too, I'm a little hesitant. I know what you mean about used boats though. All I really want is something that has a decent interior and exterior. The motor and outdrive I can repair/maintain myself...

...But if you know of anyone getting rid of a 38' Baja with trip 502's really REALLY cheap... give me a hollar!

Jun 13, 2003 | 11:25 AM

#135

Ledfoot

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From: Port-au-Prince, Haiti

how about a canoe with an outboard motor and rubber bumpers?....perhaps a bathtub???

Jun 13, 2003 | 11:28 AM

#136

alexf20c

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Quit ignoring me Ham Satan. You still haven't answered my FIRST question.

Jun 13, 2003 | 11:34 AM

#137

WestSideBilly

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Well, if you want to play the prop game, you can get 50 mph out of that other boat... the area I always boated in had frequent no-wake zones, plus we'd pull a tube or skier - the boat had to be able to get on plane quickly...

Understood.

I'll keep my eye open for the Baja...