Help me pick my next boat....

[Cole Trickle]

In the next year I hope to make some changes on the boat front.

We currently have 2 boats: 05 28' Sleek Enforcer and a 01 23' Tritoon

We have recently decided that we are going to move the Sleek down the road. Its just too much boat (storage,wipe down,etc...) for where we want to be right now. Picked up a great little tritoon from vic a couple years back and the family loves it. Truth be told we have used it 10x more than our sleek in that time frame.....The big boat is just a pain with the kids these days.

The problem with the toon is it is great for the family but sucks to drive. I'm talking 28 mph set on kill;):D

When the Big boat hits the bricks I will want to sell the toon and parle the $$$ into one boat that will work for the family and still be fun to drive.

Looking to pay cash (say 20K)

needs to be under 23'

Needs to handle the water on Parker even on the biggest weekend safely

Lets say 60 mph+

Needs to be I/O

Needs to hold 8+ people

needs to be a good manufactuer that builds good boats that will last

I'm thinking a walk through open bow?

What boats should I be looking at?

[WMC]

Newer pontoon big outboard 55mph

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[78Southwind]

I have always liked the Hallett 210-S Open Bow...just don't know if you could pick one up for $20,000. Here's the perfect boat for you. You just need to add to your budget. ;)

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1999-Hallett-210S-98869922

[Cole Trickle]

Newer pontoon big outboard 55mph

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20k;)

Newer toons are nice and with a 350 v8 would be a ton better to drive but there is not going to be much in my price range that are not ragged out.

[Cole Trickle]

I have always liked the Hallett 210-S Open Bow...just don't know if you could pick one up for $20,000.

Thats a contender.....They seem to be in the 18-25K range depending on motor and year built.

I have never ridden in a 210 I wonder if it will have enough freeboard? (3 small kids)

[WMC]

Oh 20k maybe hallett

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[Cole Trickle]

I kind of like this one with the scorppion motor...be a good all around family deal.

http://www.hallettboats.com/index.cfm?detail=new&InventDetialsID=15#ad-image-3

A little out of my price range but its newer and looks clean

[78Southwind]

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1999-Hallett-210S-98869922

$29500, 949-422-4494

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[Brian]

I'm hoping to land in a 210 in the next year or so. I'm gonna be jealous if you get a 210 before me

[Cole Trickle]

I'm hoping to land in a 210 in the next year or so. I'm gonna be jealous if you get a 210 before me

I need to move two boats first unless I see the deal of a lifetime and need to jump....lol:D

toon will go fast sleek will take some time due to cost.

[270]

I have always liked the Hallett 210-S Open Bow...

That would be my first choice for sure and I'll be trying to find one myself this winter only closed bow.

Hard to beat the quality of Hallett and great resale.

[78Southwind]

Why don't you put up some pictures of the 05 28' Sleek Enforcer and a 01 23' Tritoon with some pricing. Maybe you will get some interest.

[78Southwind]

That would be my first choice for sure and I'll be trying to find one myself this winter only closed bow.

Hard to beat the quailty of Hallett and great resale.

There's one in our condo complex at the river with a jet. I haven't talked with him yet but he must be running some big power since the boat sounds awesome coming into our marina.

[Cole Trickle]

1715817159

Not ready yet I will have it serviced and detailed before I list it...probably list in the 48K range

[Cole Trickle]

Toon will probably be listed for 15k


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[GotHalos]

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/4041836520.html


http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/4006415431.html

Placecraft deck:http://www.oregoncustommarine.com/pre_owned_detail.asp?sid=03841059X5K15K2013J1I25I3 5JPMQ3244R0&veh=3228988

http://cdn-4.psndealer.com/e2/dealersite/images/oregoncustommarine/VP3228988_3_large.jpg

[H2oSki2Fast]

2 things come to mind:

1 - You're going to have to put more skin in the game. $20k isn't going to get you what you are looking for.
2 - $48k for that Sleek won't happen. At that price you are about 15k high to move it.

[2FORCEFULL]

210's are really nice I've had 4 the open bow walk through is perfect foe a family,,,

with a little seat time you will find they really handle the ruff well..

the best parker boat to me would be the 240 walk through...

next the 210

[Cole Trickle]

2 things come to mind:

1 - You're going to have to put more skin in the game. $20k isn't going to get you what you are looking for.
2 - $48k for that Sleek won't happen. At that price you are about 15k high to move it.

I think your wrong on both accounts but thats why I love you...lol

I'm not looking for a gem....

33K for a 28' boat with a 496ho big stereo and 200 hours. I think i'm 5K high but i need to create some wiggle room. Used market has come back pretty good in the last year.

No way no how would I move it at that price....I will sell the toon for etail $$ and use the sleek...lol

[78Southwind]

1715817159

Not ready yet I will have it serviced and detailed before I list it...probably list in the 48K range

Cool Sleek...I know that Bruce Nescher didn't build it but it reminds me of him. What a cool guy.

[78Southwind]

Toon will probably be listed for 15k


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How about some more info on the pontoon...looks clean.

[ColeBoater]

Here are a couple nice rides in the $20K range

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/boa/4047064456.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/boa/4044880155.html

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1998-Daves-Custom-Boats-Mach-22-367528

[314joey]

The toon looks nice, have you thought about keeping it a few years until the kids get bigger and pocket the cash.

[Universal Elements]

I think your wrong on both accounts but thats why I love you...lol

I'm not looking for a gem....

33K for a 28' boat with a 496ho big stereo and 200 hours. I think i'm 5K high but i need to create some wiggle room. Used market has come back pretty good in the last year.

No way no how would I move it at that price....I will sell the toon for etail $$ and use the sleek...lol

I think by next spring, he may get $45k, these are 2007 and one just sold

http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/18673

http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/9621

[niceguyeddie]

When I was looking last spring the 210 Hallett was on the top of my list. However I couldn't find one in a closed bow. My goal was a 21-23' boat, closed bow, I/o, not dated looking for around $20k. Ted at Boater's Outlet had a bitchin open bow that I came really close to pulling the trigger on. The seller wanted $18k. I fell in love with the gel coat design and it was well taken care of, but I was weary buying from Ted, the boat was in desperate need of a stereo and it was an open bow.

The only 22's I could find were Lasers which are a 21 with a molded in swim step and the only 23's I found were dated Eliminators and Cheetahs. Sorry I just cant get over teal and checkers.

The 21 Lavey Crafts are nice too and in this price range but everyone I found had a gel coat I hated.

I ended up buying another Ultra with a 502 and jet. It had a gel coat I really liked, closed bow, huge stereo and very low hours. Boat was very well taken care of! Oh and I bought it from a board member which made me feel a lil more at ease. I ended up having to put about $4500 into the boat: new headers, starter, 3 batteries, new tow cover, shift cable, interior lighting and a few other things I wanted.....annnnnd I had to drive to Norcal to get it. I'm pretty happy with the boat I got. I owned a 21 Shockwave Skier Open Bow jet w/ 454 previous to this one. My Ultra with the 502 has much more response, gets far better mpgs (no more smaller engine struggling to push the same weight) and cruises 55-60.

What I realized in my search is that it's really hard to find a clean boat that doesn't have a dated look for around $20k. All the good deals dried up. I shopped my ass off for months! I'd say for your price range call Jerry at Hallett. He always has boats coming in and out of there (especially 210s) and they actually go through the entire boat before selling it. My buddy bought a 28 Deck from Jerry and was very pleased with the process. You can find 210's all day long for around 20k. The only reason I didn't buy a Hallett was because I didn't want an open bow. For me it came down to whether I wanted an I/O or a closed bow...

Good luck.

[Get Some]

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/4041836520.html


http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/4006415431.html

Placecraft deck:http://www.oregoncustommarine.com/pre_owned_detail.asp?sid=03841059X5K15K2013J1I25I3 5JPMQ3244R0&veh=3228988

http://cdn-4.psndealer.com/e2/dealersite/images/oregoncustommarine/VP3228988_3_large.jpg

Placecraft all the way.

[Stainless]

Placecraft all the way.

I have been considering some type of, I'll call it "crossover boat", this really fits the bill. I would like something to wakeboard with yet still get up the river relatively fast. I don't need one that throws a 4' high wake, I'm not 18 anymore. :D

[Cigalert]

You can buy my 240 for $15K (you're the one who said the used boat market is solid). Cut/drop an open bow in for $5K. And drop my insurance rates since I answered your prayers.

When should I drop it off?

[H2oSki2Fast]

You can buy my 240 for $15K (you're the one who said the used boat market is solid). Cut/drop an open bow in for $5K. And drop my insurance rates since I answered your prayers.

When should I drop it off?

Stop begging johnson!

[Cigalert]

Stop begging johnson!

I need you to do some graphics....Dough Nation

[NRI]

Check out the Howard 22' Off shore

[WMC]

I need you to do some graphics....Dough Nation
:hilarious: How much do you want $5 $10 $20 or other?

[H2oSki2Fast]

I need you to do some graphics....Dough Nation

Is that the new business name?

[Cigalert]

:hilarious: How much do you want $5 $10 $20 or other?

You have to come at me like that? Completely unwarranted. I swear I do nothing but try to heard cats all day and I get this? Seriously....I'm so upset I'm going to go write an article.


Is that the new business name?

It's catchy

[Cole Trickle]

You can buy my 240 for $15K (you're the one who said the used boat market is solid). Cut/drop an open bow in for $5K. And drop my insurance rates since I answered your prayers.

When should I drop it off?

Rock solid when I'm selling...shaky at best when I'm buying :D:eek:

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[HB Vic]

I'm calling BS. You just bought a $25-30K Yeep, dropped another $10K in parts in to it, and you have at least 2 cruisers in the garage that rarely see the light of day. And you're gonna pinch on a boat? Open up that purse and pick up a nice used 32' Skater with 1100's and call it a day :D

[Cole Trickle]

I'm calling BS. You just bought a $25-30K Yeep, dropped another $10K in parts in to it, and you have at least 2 cruisers in the garage that rarely see the light of day. And you're gonna pinch on a boat? Open up that purse and pick up a nice used 32' Skater with 1100's and call it a day :D

40k jeep with 15k in parts but who's counting...lol

1 cruiser in the garage

Life is like a craps table you have to spread it around. I don't want to go all in on a boat;):cool:

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[H2oSki2Fast]

You have to come at me like that? Completely unwarranted. I swear I do nothing but try to heard cats all day and I get this? Seriously....I'm so upset I'm going to go write an article.



It's catchy

Don't strain yourself!

[HB Vic]

40k jeep with 15k in parts but who's counting...lol

1 cruiser in the garage

Life is like a craps table you have to spread it around. I don't want to go all in on a boat;):cool:

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All the more reason to step up to the plate Pickle. Handle it and let me know when I can go for a ride :D

[Cole Trickle]

All the more reason to step up to the plate Pickle. Handle it and let me know when I can go for a ride :D

I'll take you for a high speed pass in the to oner...lol

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[HB Vic]

I'll take you for a high speed pass in the to oner...lol

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$40k for a Jeep? Holy shit am I disconnected. You know none of us have seen Chucky in months. I'm getting worried 😁

[Cole Trickle]

$40k for a Jeep? Holy shit am I disconnected. You know none of us have seen Chucky in months. I'm getting worried 😁

That was a deal...lol

New 4 door rub is don't come cheap and they hold there value like crazy.

I haven't seen him in awhile bit I see him posting on facebook

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[HB Vic]

That was a deal...lol

New 4 door rub is don't come cheap and they hold there value like crazy.

I haven't seen him in awhile bit I see him posting on facebook

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I would never take it Offroad 😁

[Cole Trickle]

I would never take it Offroad 😁

Me neither...lol

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[BarryMac]

Got a really nice jet boat for sale...

[270]

Me neither...lol

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Nice ride CT.

[Cole Trickle]

Nice ride CT.

Thanks bud...I like what your doing with the 900

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[ChumpChange]

I'll take the pontoon. How about $5,000 and I'll pick it up this weekend!

[Cole Trickle]

I'll take the pontoon. How about $5,000 and I'll pick it up this weekend!

i'm looking to sell all 3 toons at once. Not intrested in parting it out:D