Recent content by anapier1

Thanks for your input. It’s certainly not my rule, just one I had read online and wanted others opinions on. I understand that no matter what I do or buy, there are going to be issues that have to be taken care of. I’ve factored that in to my budget as best I could. I can’t justify putting...

That’s good to know, I appreciate it. If you think of anything else specific to stern drives like that please let me know. I think I have a good feel of what to look for mechanically. What concerns me most is rot in places that I can’t see or don’t know to look, whether it be wood rot or things...

Well that answers the main question I had then, just needed some confirmation about the age thing.

Little bit of both. We have a wet slip that I’ve been leaving the pontoon in since last year but we trailered before that. Ramp is only a 1/4 mile from the house. My pontoon has a 90 hp on it and it ain’t doing anything sporty lol. I’m looking forward to something that will do more than 20 mph.

Yea we are very familiar with the boating laws. That has been another issue though that we are trying to resolve. The wife wants more than one kid to be able to tube at a time. I was thinking as long as I got something with a V8 in it I would be ok as far as power went. I also really want to get...

This is what I’ve been looking for as far as age and condition go. Still would love more suggestions on other boats to look for. http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2000-sea-ray-210-signature-103189195/?refsource=standard%20listing

I have seen several 185’s in my price range, but I was hoping to stay in the 20’ and up range so we wouldn’t be cramped on the rare occasion that we do have friends come along. I found a nice looking 210 on Lake Norman that I’ll post the link to. I haven’t looked at it in person, just looks good...

Open to any suggestions you guys have. Only reason I mentioned the 210 is because it’s one of the few I’ve seen in my price range that don’t look beat to death (I have only been looking for a few days). Any specific boats you guys recommend?

Hey guys, new guy here from North Carolina. I have a family of 5 and we currently have a pontoon boat which we have had for 2 years now. We bought it thinking we’d have plenty of room for anyone who wants to come out with us, but after 2 seasons I can count on one hand the times that there have...