I bought a 18ft StarCraft dual console with a 115hp Johnson for $1,200. Had it out on the lake all summer with no issues. Buying used it definitely the way to go!

@kevinmencer3782

Жыл бұрын

Especially since lots of people buy nice boats, find out boating is a pain in the ass hobby (but fun), and give up.

I do shrink wrapping and we use a pond prowler for wrapping boats that are still in the water. Picked it up for 50 bucks at a yard sale. It’s super stable letting us stand up and work without much worry.

I must say the 12ft Sun Dolphin is very nice and perfect for solo or beginners boat. I have one of the exact ones you showed and I put a Erin Rude 6hp 2 cycle and a 55 minkota trolling motor on the front. I clocked myself at 14mph. Down side is will not plane and like mentioned in video it only has the rear compartment drain plug. So if rains you must get to shore fast by unless you have on board hand bilge pump there is no other way to get water out. Speaking from experience. Does fit in back of my truck with tailgate down. It is very stable on water. Way better than a kayak. Also the seats are very low. I sit on a milk crate with small rails under it and slides between the two bench seats just like on the prowler 8ft. Also keep my anchor and ropes inside the milk crate. Before I got my outboard I used my 55 trolling moter on the Tennessee River and it moves pretty good and will get the job done. A DC 29 battery will last 10 hours with a lot of use. Can't afford the poh lithium ones but that would really be the deal. Anyway well worth the money. Also you can see how to install drain p,ugh throughout the boat on KZread. I didn't. Have fun everyone and stay safe onthe water.

I recently purchased the Sun Dolphin American 12. The American 12 being 110 lbs makes it easier to load in back of my truck. I purchase trolling motor and a used Mercury 3.3 2 stroke. We loved it. We did have to put a floor down. The ribs was hard to walk on. Bubba from Meridian, MS

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Adding a floor - brilliant idea!

@charleswatson4380

Жыл бұрын

@@WayneTheBoatGuy I glued a non-stick foam floor to a quarter inch marine board. I screwed 3 inch long 1' PVC cleats so it doesn't move.

@sharonbraselton3135

Жыл бұрын

Chef had small jib Josh biat turn him iff

The pond prowler eight does have two persons max on the tag. And I love it! I can put it in the back of my truck. I don’t need a trailer.

I bought the SD American 12 last spring. I bass fish large lakes here in Texas. Never had a problem with it. I have a 3.3hp Mercury on it and it gets me anywhere i want to go. Glad i bought the boat.

@Connor-zb4uo

5 ай бұрын

How hard is it load it up

Planning on buying a sun dolphin jon boat in the next few weeks. Thanks for the video.

Wayne, great video! I have never purchased a brand new boat and I probably never will. After having many used boats over the years I have had relatively good luck with them.

I was given a free Grumman 14ft car topper, the same boat you showed in the video. It had a split seam that I patched nicely with metal epoxy. It doesn't even leak! I am making a sailing rig for it, with larboards so she'll sail closer to the wind without going sideways.

Excellent video Wayne. As someone looking in this price category this is super helpful. Also I got a good Laugh out of the "Plastic" Thing

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

SpongeBob was the best!

@themallard1515

Жыл бұрын

@@WayneTheBoatGuy hahaha truth!

Ive fished many an hour with a buddy in 8' plastic boat. Very stable and works well. You just dont have a lot of room and you cant take a lot and you cant go super far without maybe rowing back :) but in the evenings after work or for a few hours from early morning till lunchtime, we used to burn it up.

At 74, I have two boats, a 1953 Crestliner 12' decked bow commander, and a 59 Crestliner 15' Voyager, both all aluminum. The 12' is rated for a 30, I've run a 35 on it, but very low freeboard, the Voyager is a decent old boat with a nice splash well large enough to accommodate the fat V4 OMC outboards.

I took a load of scrap metal to a nearby scrap dealer. They had a pile of aluminum scrap including boats in it. Most of the boats looked in pretty good shape except the seats were rotted out and of course they hadn’t been handled with care. It was sad to see them in a scrap pile.

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yeah when aluminum costs rise, more old boats get scrapped.

@ronmayo8591

Жыл бұрын

Bill, my first aluminum boat was bought from a recycling place. Paid the scrap price for it and did the repairs on it. Had to get a salvage title, but that little 12 foot sure brought a bunch of good memories. Too bad that my ex wife thought that the kids didn't need it. In her eyes fishing was just another "F" word they shouldn't be saying.

@larryconway4862

Жыл бұрын

If it doesn’t fit on the Jeep and easy on 1 person beef up the transom and hit the shallows. What his opinion is and what nessessary are two different things. Can he make a below water line repair? The whole point is to get on the water and back in the coves.

@bellakaldera3305

Жыл бұрын

When you see a good boat at the scrapper...make an offer! All the scrapper will get is the value of the aluminum, offer him more and bring a boat home!

@corbettmizzell915

Жыл бұрын

The reason why is that can't be registered old grandad's boat can't be used government wants you to buy a new one so you have a yard ornament or scrap it .and it's getting worst state by state.

I was hoping you would cover the bass Raider. It's a lot bigger than the prowler Pond 8 from bass pro shop. Seats up to two people etc. Great video still and thank you.

Wayne, you are correct I myself could never afford a new boat I always bought used at least a 8yr. old know more than 10yrs. old because of insurance coverage on out-drives for every year over 10yrs. you insurance coverage is less on your out-drive. My first boat was a 8yr. old 25ft. Sea Ray Sundance had that for 5yrs. then I bought a 8yr. old 27ft. Formula had 5yrs. and got out of boating for 8yrs. Now I'm buying a new 2023 Sea Doo GTX 170 jetski as my retirement gift to myself. I should have it by April hopefully love your videos can't wait for the next one God bless Happy New Year ciao ciao for now bro.

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year to you as well! Those newer jetskis are so nice! Some are like the Honda Goldwing of the water!

@GAM-TIME

Жыл бұрын

Hey Paul you’re gonna love your Sea Doo - I bought one in 2021 & have had the best 2 summers in a long time with it. It gives me freedom to get out on the water & go wherever I want. Enjoy it.

I like it Wayne! If my 1984 Coleman Crawdad ever needs replacement, I might look hard at that Sun dolphin.

Hey Wayne, I have had as many as 4 boats in the last 3 years. Out of the 4, I still have 3 of them. The bass boat is a used 16 foot bought for $800, the crappie boat is 15 foot bought for $600, and a 14 foot semi -v hull aluminum boat bought for $300, were all used. The 14 foot flat bottom Jon boat was bought new for $700 three years ago. Sold the semi -v hull aluminum boat 2 years ago it was too unstable for this overweight old guy. In short there is no reason for not buying used.

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Those are some great deals!

I recently purchased the bass raider 10e. I use it to enter smaller bodies of water.

I always advise folks to buy a used hull but new motor. It's what I did with my big boat. My pond hopper is a Pelican Predator with a 6hp outboard and trolling motor. It's a 10ft plastic boat but with a wider beam than the Sun Dolphin you reviewed. I have caught a many crappie in that boat.

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

The 8-foot pelican is a great little single man boat I had a 5 horsepower motor on mine I used to go in the Susquehanna River Pennsylvania and the weight capacity on the 8-footer is 550 lb which is more than the 12-footer but ya don't sleep on them plastic boats 💯💯

I bought a 14 foot aluminum V bottom boat, with a real nice trailer, a marine battery, two anchors and two outboards. Neither of the outboards ran, but were in good shape. I sold one and used the proceeds to get the other one fixed. That whole package deal cost me $500 dollars! Both the boat and outboard I kept are 1969 models and the boat has never been painted. The metal is in good shape with no dents or gouges, but I will have to replace the wood seat tops.

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Nice score!

I've spent much of my life fishing back bays and a 16' aluminum is what I'd consider minimum for safety. It'll allow you to fish very shallow water but still make it back in if the wind really kicks up. A few years back I purchased an 85 model 17' mckee craft. $3000 but I had to have the engine repaired. Still it has room for three or four people, all our gear and is so stable two 200 pound men can lean over one side and barely tilt the boat at all. For my ponds at home I was given a 12' aluminum and all I did to it was spray a coat of pain on it to make it look like new.

The 12ft or the second boat like you said needs a drain hole all the way to the back . Plus I think that it also needs to turn the plastic ribs around so that any water flows to the back, plus the boat needs a flat part in the floor so that you can bail water out of , as of now your stuck with any and all water and mud you get in it ,plus it would make it so much easier to clean out instead of standing it practically straight up and down to raise 😊

i got my 12-foot aluminum with trailer for $200 on marketplace yea it was used and older but its mine i customized it to my liking and it was low cost im just happy to be on the water i also purchased a 14 foot ascend kayak from a coworker with trailer for $100 you can get good running older Johnson and Evinrude motors all day long for $200-$300 i personally run an 1957 Johnson 18 do not feel intimidated or feel like you're getting something less by purchasing a used boat there is nothing wrong with it

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Great deals!!

To be honest there's really nothing wrong with a plastic boat if that's what you can afford I bought mine 20 plus years ago and it's still holding strong

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear! I'll be talking more about plastic boats very soon.

@progradepainting3755

Жыл бұрын

It’ll be falling apart within 5 years.

Back in the 80’s my buddy got a bass tender. Nice boat but as he got more into fishing the more gear he got. Pretty soon he maxed out on the weight and got a 12 ft aluminum row boat.

In your opinion would you take the sun dolphin 12 ft jon boat style or would take the bass raider/quest angler 10 ft fishing boat for light lake/pond fishing?

New boat prices is why I bought a older 1542 welded Duracraft. Now it is a 78 model but since there was no damage to the hull except a few small dents that were easily hammered back out. A fresh coat of paint and looks just like a new boat. Which it is except for the $4500 to $5000 I saved not buying new.

thnx helps a lot

I bought that sundolphin used a year ago. $300 with trailer, oars and trolling motor ( the trolling motor stopped working the first time I used it) I put a 6hp mercury 4 stroke on it. It zips along with two people. It's not ment for rough or large open waters but works great in small rivers and channels

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

You got a good deal!

@wiscgaloot

Жыл бұрын

I was hoping it was light enough to car-top, but at 110 lbs that isn't likely to happen.

@craighembree3101

Жыл бұрын

@@wiscgaloot I’ve had the sun dolphin for three years and don’t even own a trailer. Car-top it every time. Getting it up and down is easy if I have one of my sons with me. If I’m by myself, it’s a little harder but very doable.

@wiscgaloot

Жыл бұрын

@@craighembree3101 Good to know, thank you!

@wiscgaloot

Жыл бұрын

@@craighembree3101 I'd get one, but the local reservoir closed to boating 3 or 4 years ago and likely won't open again. Nothing else nearby.

Last year I bought an old 14 ft vhull with a 55 minnkota a 1983 4.5 horse Johnson for 900 bucks. I have to tell you it was rough. 1st time I put it in the water I was ready to mark all the leaks. There was only 1 and that was above the waterline but leaked a bit when waves hit the side.

I have a Field and Stream Sportsman12' jon. Same boat as the Sun Dolphin. Carries a heavy load. Good for lakes many of which in NJ don't allow gas engines. Got it at Dick's sporting goods. $699.00.

If you aren't sure what kind of boat is right for you, looking for cheap bargains, or just doing some research on buying a boat - I have a playlist of several videos related to boat shopping! kzread.info/head/PLP_T5TIhc847wp1WFixPeIhB7PKZwuYhX

I kept looking at the bottom of that 12 foot plastic John boat and could not imagine how I would bail all the water out with all those ribs in the bottom.

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it clearly needs to be tipped out

If you have a new motor on a good used boat, you have a new boat. At least I should say on an outboard.

Pelican Pontoon 10E Bass Raider. Cannot flip it no matter what. Two persons up to 600 so say 700. All the other gizmos of the BPS but at 10 foot it has plenty of room for two BIG men. 157 pounds and is super easy to load in a truck for one man.

I had a bass raider 10 ft. It was more stable than my dolphin 12 but not as much leg room with 2 people. Wish they made one 12 and wider

I talked the pelican intruder, 12 foot flat bottom and a Mercury 3.5hp four stroke. Not fast at all but very fun for a fishing weekend 😅

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

That combo would work for many situations!

I’ve also never had a new boat and had a total of 3 and a great dad that was mechanically inclined that was able get them seaworthy.

That TSC boat looks like a pretty decent little rowboat. I love rowing, but I have no garage to keep a good rowboat in, my Adirondack Guide boat ended up rotting from sitting outside. I SO wish some manufacturer would make a plastic Adirondack Guide boat!

alot of the used boats are over priced here unless you want to go through the hassle of not having titles to register it. it’s was a pain in the butt. BMV kept giving me issues so i got rid of it and bought a 12’ sundolphin. it has potential to make it a very nice boat for our small lakes

I once had a Coleman Crawdad.That was perfect for fishing small ponds,light enough for one person to handle.yet stable enough to stand in.But,the aluminum tubing framework fell apart to the point where I couldn't use it.I wish someone would make a boat like this again.

@Harleywindtherapy

Жыл бұрын

I still have and use my father in laws Coleman Crawdad. He got it new in 1984. He hauled it all over the USA (ironworker) before he retired and then used that boat daily in his retirement. I bet he caught 50k fish in it over 30 years, lol. I still use it at times. I have a 3 hp Evinrude I found on Craigslist on it for the back and a 30# thrust Minn Kota on the front. It's an awesome boat when I want to take 1 or 2 others with me... otherwise I use a solocanoe or kayak for myself.

As mentioned below, need to look at skinny inflatables like the Saturns and the Bris brands (available on Amazon for $600-800). The guys at Adventures with Purpose do great demos of the genre on their KZread channels. The added benefit for people living in apartments and driving small cars is that they fit in a closet and in the trunk or back seat when deflated. I have 2 in different locations and they set up and inflate in about 5 minutes with a cheap electric air mattress pump, topped off with the higher pressure (15PSI) manual pump that comes with them. I get 10MPH with a 5HP motor and over 20MPH with a 15HP, but the 15HP is scary.

I have the sun dolphin american 12. It's a great single person+gear boat

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

If you want a new alumacraft 1032 there's 4 for sale in St.Peter MN. They are made in St Peter. I just saw them on craigslist. So if you want one they have four all stacked up.

I was shock that u really went to the store to let us c the boat. Dats amazing man wow. This is helpful but can u PLEASE do a video like this for saltwater fishing boats. please and thank you. I have been sub to ur channel for 2yrs now

My first boat was a used Sears game fisher with a 5 HP Sears motor. Paid $200 and fished it for years. I've owned bigger and nicer ones but I fished more often and with less hassle with the Sears boat than any other.

Hello Wayne, Good to see you again Be well

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

You too!!

Don't forget that if it gets windy on a a lake or resersvoir, a 12Ft or 14 Ft V aluminum can handle pretty big waves, I used my 12 Ft Starcraft on the ocean for trolling and spearfishing for about 40 yrs

Great video love anything boating your hat should be blue the marine color

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

I’m going to a aroind the world boat, any thoughts of costs is going to b used but I would like a trawler to grow a futon in.

Last Summer my father purchased a new Lund 14 foot flat bottom in Bedford Pennsylvania. It was the only one the dealership had. The salesman said this might be the last one on the East Coast. I thought to myself "yeah right". We left with the boat and trailer for somewhere in the neighborhood of 3 Grand. I guess the salesman wasn't kidding.

Very nice video

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

Good thing also about the plastic boat is alot of kayak accessories will work fine.

I know it sounds hinky, but have you considered an ecocampor from Alibaba? You need to be careful what you look at but I've been curious about it, the bottom of the boat is trussed too. Thought that was odd.

I fish a river that is small for Steelhead with my friend in Michigan but I live in Michigan and you need a bigger boat to go on big water.

Any reconditions for somebody looking for a boat/kayak/canoe that would be easy to travel with as I do not own a truck or trailer ?

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Some people go with inflatables and there are also sectional watercraft like PortaBote

I bought a 1962 18 ft crestliner few scratches not deep has a fish finder and it was only 400

With the price of boats these days, I’m definitely considering purchasing my own TIG welder and converting an open welded utility deep V into a center console boat that would probably cost 5 times as much. There’s a lot of resources out there for people who like to build up boats from basic hulls- Tiny Boat Nation being one..

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Those guys build some really good stuff!

@jerryodom7358

Жыл бұрын

It would be a lot better for you to convert it to a stick steer….(Up Front)….loads of fun to drive, better room for everything else….

@slacktide_angler

Жыл бұрын

@@jerryodom7358 sticksteer is indeed cool, but I think it’d probably work better on calm waters.. I’m not positive it’d end well on the waters I navigate 😅

Ouch! You didn't mention the peddle boats. Bought a new Sundolphin from Tractor Supply. As long as we don't put a motor. We are registration free. Me, my wife, and our daughter enjoy the stability it offers. It even comes with Bimini top, and rod holders. Makes exercising fun.

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

I did fail to mention pedal boats!

Great video, do u know any web page that sales small John boats12 foot

I wouldn't mind at all to have that tractor supply boat. Nice to have in small lake or pond. I'll stick with my 15' 1970 star craft center console.

@sharonbraselton3135

Жыл бұрын

Whaler 15. Beter biat. 15 eage wheler jet drive

great video. didn't know TS had that little boat. i got a pelican pwr catch 100 there. i think its a little tippy which makes me uncomfortable.

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yeah many little boats can be quite tippy. My old 12 foot V hull is tippy as well.

I found a 17.5 Ft. Bass tracker XLl classic black 50 horse Mercury outboard bow mounted trolling motor 75 lb thrust Minn kota no fish finder have my own in excellent condition inside and out trailer included for $2000 I didn't think that was a bad deal

Do you think I could take that bass pro plastic one into saltwater in Florida

Oar holders from a Boat Guy. They are called Oar Locks around this area. For myself and for a lot of years I made my own boats from wood. They included Canoes , Kayaks , Pirogues , Skiffs and Row Boats. The canoes and kayaks from 17 1/2 feet to 15 and about 32 pounds each.

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Making your own wooden boats - very cool! Technically, aren't the holes actually "oar lock holders" or "oar lock sockets"? Because the component that fit inside that hole are an oar lock.

@Oldsparkey

Жыл бұрын

@@WayneTheBoatGuy ...Down here we don't waste words so we drop the Holder or sockets. Holders are for beers and sockets are for working on engines. LOL. I looked it up on the web .. " A rowlock (UK: /ˈrɒlək/), sometimes spur (due to the similarity in shape and size), oarlock (American English) or gate, is a brace that attaches an oar to a boat. When a boat is rowed, the rowlock acts as a fulcrum for the oar."

If you want a Kayak, the 12ft. Otter Stealth is the best choice…you can stand on the side while in the water…it won’t flip…you can lay out inside it and sleep over night with a old Army tent with Velcro and sliding tent poles…it really a great boat…

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

That’s pretty cool!

12 foot American John was on sale at Walmart near me for $320 plus tax. Wish I had the spot to store one would of gotten it. Normal $699

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

They don't list any metal boats on their website anymore

hey Wayne the boat guy; the metal brackets on the side of the plastic boat at tractor supply are called " OAR LOCKS " Thanks for the info on the boats.

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

I think they’re actually the holders for the oar locks - because the metal cradle sections are always listed as oar locks - so wouldn’t these technically be something like “oar lock receivers”?

@johngeorge5285

Жыл бұрын

@@WayneTheBoatGuyI googled it and that bracket is called a SOCKET. So I learned something new today that I never really thought about before, just used alot when I was a kid. That makes it a good day. Again Thanks

Water Tender is 9 ft 4 in. From West Marine

I purchased a 1977 Sea Nymph 12' boat w/ trailer last month. Both have 0 paperwork/title. How do I register? In CA. Thanks!

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Check with your local boat registration authority web site. Here in MD we need to have a paperwork trail - but sometimes a ‘Bill of Sale’ and photos can do the job for a boat, but trailers are much harder. Good luck!

If you keep that 12' boat in the water with those compartments not connected a bilge pump wouldn't work and you'd have to bail it out after the rain. I got a Coleman Crawdad, I live lake front and it goes in in the spring and comes out in the fall, got an electric trolling motor mounted in the front and a 6 HP Merc on the back and a bilge pump keeping it dry. Since it is a flat bottom I have to tilt it to pump it completely dry, but its never full of rainwater no matter how much rain we get....Since I have a battery I added lights so no one will run me down at night.

I like Tractor Supply!

The sun dolphin American 12 has flaws. I wouldn't buy another unless the drain and floor issues are fixed. Good vid

How of a motor you put on it 100 Yamaha..good ..b nice running in the ocean

wayne do you have any experience with portabotes? I'm trying to find something to store in my apartment

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

I do not, but I do see them around occasionally.

@rpgcinema7916

Жыл бұрын

@@WayneTheBoatGuy if you ever make a video about them i'll be very interested

The 8 foot Pond Prowler is made by Sundolphin , Sportsman model. As a Sportsman, it comes with 2 non-folding seats and is listed as a 2 person boat

Correction: Aluminum Duranautics and Jons are unique to North america. Lowe, Marathon, and others still make them. Plastic boats ate for brackish or full salt, and are popular in Asia. Faced with salt water, i'd prefer to make a dugout outrigger and scoot it with a Chinese 4 cycle outboard. 53 CC is fine.

Seconding the "slightly bigger boat" opinion here. My mom and I are both a bit on the 'hefty' side, and we bought a small 8 foot or so rowboat a long time ago thinking it would be okay. It immediately tried to sink when we got in it, and I had to jump out into the lake so it didn't. She rowed around a bit after while I waited on shore, soaking wet, and we haven't used it since 😂😢

@JD-sj8to

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I was a bit shocked when I saw the 390 weight limit for two people. Better off saving up for a bigger new boat or buying a better boat used.

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Even some 14 foot boats aren't well suited for two adults and gear.

Bass Pro Shops needs to update the seat swivel assembly on the pond prowler.They loosen up real quick and the bearings fall out.Maybe they can offer a heavy duty swivel assembly.I am not a heavy guy by no means,but I have replaced these swivels 3 times in the last 2 years.

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

It seems the swivel mechanism is a weak link in many of the small boat seating options.

@rhansen435

Жыл бұрын

@@WayneTheBoatGuy I agree.They should offer a heavy duty swivel.I would pay the extra money for one that lasts much longer.

I award you the smartest boat men 2023!

Buying a new boat isn't smart. I always buy used boats, and I've had great luck and never lost money.

Trying to bail a boat with a ribbed floor sucks! They could have made that boat so much better for $50 more in cost! Proper drainage!

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

A center channel would be ideal - but I wonder if maybe the structure would be compromised.

@CaptBobGT62

Жыл бұрын

Get several BIG natural sponges!

@manny4491

Жыл бұрын

@@CaptBobGT62 That helps! I can see my dog letting me sponge the floor! 🤣😂

I miss my fiberglass “Riverhawk”.

New boat prices are crazy. I just wonder who would fork out 4K to get such a simple boat.

Have u check academy sports they have aluminum Jon boats

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

They hadn't been listing them on their web site, and when I checked today they only offer one 14 foot aluminum jon boat that costs $2,000

@youtubespanishfishingchann6575

Жыл бұрын

@@WayneTheBoatGuy oh damn better off with Facebook marcket place

You can fish out of anything, it depends on how comfortable you want to be.

What about a pelican 10e

Did your used boat come with a trailer also?

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

My 12 foot boat came with a trailer - which I now use for my 14 foot boat

Sun dolphin don’t put wood under seats anymore. Can’t mount seats now

Ha, just bought a 11’ 5” fiberglass 3 seat v Hull and trailer for $ 250 bucks does it need work ya , it needs the transom replaced , screw holes filled and some cosmetic’s it’s a 1965 Cacci craft , but at the price right now for new micro skiffs which is outrageous, I’m going to turn it into a flats boat , a couple hundred in fiberglass and paint and this old lady will be ready to dance , I’m already eyeing up a used 9.9 to put on it , if you look there are deals out there and with a little sweat equity and some small money you can have a great little boat that will last a long time !

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

There is no better way to waste money than to buy a (brand) new boat!!! Sharp smart. Inspect thoroughly and get a "boat load" more value buying "pre-owned" (as I like say rather than "used"). Granted, there is some real junk out there for sale but there is also some phenomenal great deals as well. Just gotta be patient and shop around for a good while before jumping on something (unless of course you get lucky and find a nice boat for a fair price). Your $500 14' boat can literally look like new with a little pit of paint, polish and elbow grease if appearance even matters, which in the grand scheme of things, is least important.

@WayneTheBoatGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yep!

The problem is, there’s so many used aluminum boats out there without titles, and that makes them totally worthless as far as putting a motor on them

I may have to buy a used boat, just to add radios, and lights

Did your “new to you” less than $500.00 boat have a title? Because where I’m from they are selling boats like that one for $1,200.00 without a title. And in Texas it is almost impossible to get a lost title for a boat, and motor. And you cannot run a motor of any kind on a boat in Texas without a title, and registration.

@WayneTheBoatGuy

6 ай бұрын

Yeah that one had a title.

The 1-seater is nice. But without a bud, who's gonna help fight off the Karens that come whenever a line is wetted?...

“It’s ribbed!” #snaredrummoment

I used boat is still new to you

The sun dolphin is ribbed for your pleasure!!!!

I think you need to do more research before limiting the pond prowler eight. There are actually videos of people taking it in large lakes. I’m not saying it is impossible to flip, but you have to want to flip it. Like actually sitting on one of the long edges and pulling it back.