05-18-08, 03:50 PM | #1 |
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Need your opionions on a used boat first time buyer
This will be the first boat I buy and was looking for some input as to if this was a good deal or whether I needed to keep looking. The boat runs well and everything works, it looks like new but should since it is only 2 years old. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Boat Manufacturer: Triton Model: Vt-17 Year: 2006 Length: 17Ft Materials of Construction: All Aluminum Engine HP rating: 75 hp 2 stroke Manufacturer: Mercury Model: Optimax Year: 2006 Hrs of use: 20-30 hrs Trolling Motor Manufacturer: Motor Guide Thrust: 46 lb Voltage: 12 volts Electronics Manufacturer: Lowrance Model: M56 Warranty For: Motor Time Left: 1 year Trailer Materials: Galvanized Spare tire: 1 Price: $11,500 If I left anything off please let me know and I will find it and put it up. Thanks |
05-18-08, 07:38 PM | #2 |
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Sounds alright to me.. you like the boat?....you like the nearest triton and mercury dealer?
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05-18-08, 08:35 PM | #3 |
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yes both are fine just wondering about the price?
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05-19-08, 08:04 AM | #4 |
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upgrade the TM. Get at least a 70lb either MK or MG will do. This will be a 24 volt setup, you get a longer run time, and less power needed to fight the winds, but youllhave it when you need it.
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05-19-08, 10:34 AM | #5 |
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I agree, everything on there looks good except the 12v TM. It might even be O.K. if it has 2 batteries wired in parallel and you don't get into the wind too much.
On second thought the price might be a little high though. Take a look at the 17 Explorer starting at $13,895 new or the 18 Explorer starting at $16,995 if you are looking at a Triton. Brand new the VT17 is $13,500, I would think that a boat would lose more than $2,000 in value after 2 years. http://www.tritonboats.com/boat_detail_new.asp?bid=275 |
05-19-08, 12:27 PM | #6 |
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I just picked up a 17 Explorer w/a 90 merc. & it has the 12v TM. For me it works, but I may add another battery like Bender recommended.
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05-19-08, 08:56 PM | #7 |
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i run a 12v 43 lb MG on a 18 ft alum. have the two batt setup and no probs.
BTW there is a 3rd batt for cranking just in case |
05-20-08, 05:49 AM | #8 |
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Allright I just skimmed over the nada site on your boat and low value for the rig is actually very high. so with what you have posted other than the fact the troller just wouldnt cut it if it where mine BUY IT if ya like it. The price is well below what the bank values it or would loan on it. The triton aluminums actually impress me more than the glass rigs due.
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05-24-08, 10:56 PM | #9 |
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thank you all for your help
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05-27-08, 01:46 AM | #10 |
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If it was a glass boat I'd agree with the TM upgrade, but for an aluminum it should work fine. Looks like a good deal.
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