Squirrelly 260DA test ride…and potential setback

"An educated consumer is our best customer".

Just make sure that the "really good deals" are good for YOU and not the DEALER.

Taking your time and keeping a level head are essential to saving money in the boat buying process! :thumbsup:
 
Sounds like you've got a good plan. I would be leary about buying a saltwater boat also...
 
A "new 2006 260 for used boat price", as the salesman says . . . This one located iat Wakeen's Family Boating in Iowa.


HIN-SERR2454A606 Stock #- 260055-1471
Location-E. Dubuque

Installed Options
Color Options:
ARCTIC WHITE HULL - NO COLOR ( STANDARD )
INT. B. LUCERNE - SANDSTONE
NAVY CANVAS (OPTIONAL)
GEL-COATED DASH - NICKEL
Engine Options:
350 MAG MPI BR 2 ( 300 PHP ) MCM STERN DR.
Engine Serial Number(s): OW614798

Optional Accessories:
120 VOLT / 60 CYCLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHERRY BLOSSOM INTERIOR - STANDARD
GEL-COATED DASH - NICKEL
CAMPER CANVAS PACKAGE
COCKPIT COVER
SPOTLIGHT, 5" REMOTE CONTROLLED
FIBERGLASS SPORT SPOILER W/ OVERHEAD LIGHTS
SNAP-IN CARPET COCKPIT
INTERIOR CARPET RUNNERS
ALCOHOL / ELEC. STOVE - SINGLE BURNER 120V
CD CHANGER, 6 DISC
PREMIER STEREO UPGRADE - POLK MOMO SYSTEM
TV 10.4" FLIP DWN W/DVD-12V NTSC / ZF ONLY
COCKPIT SUNPAD FILLER WITH TABLE
AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING-1/2 TON-120V/60
SHOWER - TRANSOM - HOT & COLD
UNDER WATER SWIM PLATFORM LIGHTING
WINDLASS - LOFRANS MARLIN - ROPE/CHAIN

Dealer-Installed Options
 
Hey Todd, not to deny you your right to pick the perfect boat, and one you are fully comfortable with, but if boaters don't want boats that sit in water, well, what have we come to. Many here feel the same, I know, because such comments are not rare, but to give up the rest of the year, after you find a boat, seems ... something.
I think most of us boat in salt water. And we probably can't understand those that boat in fresh - although that's far better than nothing. And I guess the Great Lakes count. But, many boats spend a lot of years in salt water. Mine has spent 27! Okay, so it got a new outdrive casing when I got it. And I've seen a number of infant B3s this year that need trashing already. But boats should be able to live in salt water. Don't let your concerns spoil your fun.
 
Cap10Pat said:
Hey Todd, not to deny you your right to pick the perfect boat, and one you are fully comfortable with, but if boaters don't want boats that sit in water, well, what have we come to. Many here feel the same, I know, because such comments are not rare, but to give up the rest of the year, after you find a boat, seems ... something.

I think most of us boat in salt water. And we probably can't understand those that boat in fresh - although that's far better than nothing. And I guess the Great Lakes count.
But, many boats spend a lot of years in salt water. Mine has spent 27! Okay, so it got a new outdrive casing when I got it. And I've seen a number of infant B3s this year that need trashing already. But boats should be able to live in salt water. Don't let your concerns spoil your fun.
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Hey Cap10Pat, Thanks for the encouragement. Here's my logic. If I find a 2-3 year old low-hour 260DA that has been on freshwater and trailered and I intend to trailer and flush it out (even with FWC) every trip as I did my last boat, I know that there are 0 outdrive issues.
With my 230OV, I changed my oil every 30 hours, the lube in the outdrive every 60, and had the dealer do a 100 service every spring. I can tell you that my 1999 230OV Alpha one looked like new- seriously, no -absolutely no corrosion ran perfect and the engine was also like new. I, confidently know, the way we run into and out of Canada that thing was getting us home.
Yes this is the time to consider new, but there is someone in this country that has bought a nice, well-equipped 260DA, trailer and has run it in freshwater and trailered after every use that either is moving into a larger boat, discovered they over-spent or simply want and or need to sell.
If I'm patient, this boat will be there and I'm not afraid to ask you guys for advice, a favor to look at one close to you prior to flying out, buying you a beer then driving out to retreive it, plastering Nehalennia III on the stern, cracking a nice bottle 'O Beer over the sprit and spending every weekend and :smt038 most of July next year on that 2008- rendezvous you are cordially invited to.
 
As long as there are good deals on trailered freshwater boats (and there always are) I would rule out a slipped and/or saltwater boat. I've been into and working on boats long enough to know the vast difference.
 
keokie said:
............... I would rule out a slipped and/or saltwater boat.
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I think that's my goal and will feel more confident knowing that's what I'm getting into. This is a big purchase for us and I want it to provide long term durabilty, because I pride myself on "overmaintenance"

Thanks Keokie!
 
Todd

Don't forget about this one I mentioned earlier to you. It's right down the coast from you. It's got all the goodies (including a generator), a trailer, no bottom paint, low hours and it's priced right too.......and check out that picture of the pristine outdrive............and it could very well be a freshwater boat too. :wink: .

http://www.boattraderonline.com/caddetail.html?/ad-cache/6/6/8/88593468.htm
 
Taking an extra month or two to find the *right* boat will defianetly pay off.

Given where you live, it is certainly worth the effort to look for a pristine fresh water boat. Besides, the more you know about the market, the better you can make a *snap* decision once you find the *right* boat.
 
Good luck with the shopping. Every sat I would hop in the jeep and go look at boats. Total blast and the more I looked, the more I learned. I actually missed shopping for a boat every sat so my GF and I go shopping every month because we like it so much and it's a lot cheaper than buying. We pack a lunch, grab the dog and make a day of it. If you want, you can fly me around the country and I'll shop for you. Maybe start with florida?
 
Yeah that Sacremento Market may be the right place to look. Locally, there is Eastern WA which has all lakes too. The one thing I liked about the Horizon engines is that they are already FWC. The draw backs on hunting for a Freshwater boat is that they were probably ordered for the market there in and the dealer that ordered them figured they would need FWC.
Anyway this fall/winter will be interesting for sure

Thanks again Guys, and hey Mike, You think My wife will allow me to send you shopping before her? :smt101
That Swiss army Jeep you have is making you crazy
 
marqbloq said:
Buy new in winter if you can, register it in Oregon to save sales tax and WA state fees. Go for a 280 if possible. Take a look at this 260 w/ trailer.

http://www.trudeaus.com/pre-owned-boats.php?action=search

good luck!
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Thanks Marqbloq. I can't legally register it in OR although that's nearly $6k in sales tax.. WTF? DIdnt' they get $9K last year when it was new? :smt013
If I buy a New saw at Home depot for $200.00 pay my $18 of Sales tax. I'm not going to collect $9 in another tax when I sell it to you at a garage sale next year. :smt014
Double dipping ^%$#&%^# !
Argggh.
 
If I buy a New saw at Home depot for $200.00 pay my $18 of Sales tax. I'm not going to collect $9 in another tax when I sell it to you at a garage sale next year.
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No, but the buyer is legally required to report the sale and pay the tax.

Works the same way if you buy a $1000 GPS from Jim in Maryland and have it shipped to Wa. Jim doesn't collect the sales tax, but you are legally required to pay the sales tax to Wa State.

Not saying what I actually do. . .but I am just telling you the legal requirement.

Taxes are not meant to be fair. They are meant to collect money. Don't let anyone tell you different. Don't want to pay taxes? Elect representatives that will repeal them (if you can -> I dare you. I double dog dare you)
 
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