Buying a Bass Boat???

[birdi23nls]

Hey I don't want to keep bugging everyone with this thread but what compression numbers am I looking for when the check is done? I know they should be close to one another but is there a range that the cylinders should fall under?

[CN]

it is nice...but 400 hours? isn't that a lot?

From Yes, to Not Really, To Not at All.... It depends on what the computer shows for the motor for the most part. The Opti is even more detailed than the EFI's by 7fold in what the motors computer can/will show.


My current boat had 417 hours on it I believe the first time we plugged it in at Inland-Marine. What it showed was that 1/2 of the hours on the motor were under 2k RPM's the remainder were under 4k RPM's and very little hours were over 4k and above.

You can ask for a compression test, service records from the dealer/previous owner's paperwork, last impellor replacement, shop/dealer warrenty ... but another thing to look into is a "Leakdown" test witch is better than a Compression test.



The two things that sort of stick out at me personally for that 520 -- Is it being a single axeld trailor on that heavy of a boat... and no Jack Plate for motor height adjustments.

When I ordered my boat new I thought since the single axle was rated for 4200lbs and the duel was 4600lbs and the boat weighed less than 2000lbs why get the the duel axle.

[adman]

Let me add to your confusion and give you a real simple path.
Call Rick Grover at Anglers Marine. Tell him what you want, he'll probably have it. You can deal with Rick, he's not out to make a killing on any one boat, particularly a used boat. He wants to move them off his lot, not sit on them.

The reason I say call Rick is because when you buy a used boat from a dealer you will get a boat that has been checked out, if work needed to be done it will have been done, and to a certain degree they will stand behind what they sell you. I know Rick sure will. It just takes an awful lot of the guess work and worry out of the process.

There are probably other great dealers around, I haven't any experience with them. And as big as Angler's is he has a lot to choose from.

[mr.bass91]

Jared Wrote

Hey I don't want to keep bugging everyone with this thread but what compression numbers am I looking for when the check is done? I know they should be close to one another but is there a range that the cylinders should fall under?

I am no mechanic Jared but as far as I know these numbers will vary depending on the Manufacturer of the outboard or the year model. I have always been under the impression that if they are all close (within 10 PSI) then you are good to go.

[hackettd]

Just so you know I have a evnrude 200 hp it had 671 hours before it blow

[birdi23nls]

Just so you know I have a evnrude 200 hp it had 671 hours before it blow

what year?

[Byron]

Let me add to your confusion and give you a real simple path.
Call Rick Grover at Anglers Marine. Tell him what you want, he'll probably have it. You can deal with Rick, he's not out to make a killing on any one boat, particularly a used boat. He wants to move them off his lot, not sit on them.

The reason I say call Rick is because when you buy a used boat from a dealer you will get a boat that has been checked out, if work needed to be done it will have been done, and to a certain degree they will stand behind what they sell you. I know Rick sure will. It just takes an awful lot of the guess work and worry out of the process.

There are probably other great dealers around, I haven't any experience with them. And as big as Angler's is he has a lot to choose from.

I agree - Call Rick at Anglers. Every time I'm there they have a selection of used boats.

[aNNieNsaLTIE]

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/1139372907.html

This one looks good enough to make a phone call..... If i had the money and a bigger truck I'd call..

Hopefully this has less than 400 hrs. on the motor....
Steven

[Hipster]

How about a 2005 Ranger 519 with a 200 HPDI Yamaha?

Best kept well maintained and most buetiful boat in NoCaL, contact Capitol City Marine and ask Phil or Mike for references. I may be ready to sell.

Mark Weichold

[birdi23nls]

Mark,

I may be coming down south like I was saying soon, like next week...I will drop you an e-mail when i know more or no for sure. If you still have your boat maybe I can stop and check it out.

[birdi23nls]

bump

[619]

I have someone with a 2005 Z20 225 Yam HPDI 170 hrs great shape. Give me a call

Art Bailey
Anglers Marine
619-449-3474

[Todd Dunlap]

Jared,i agree with adman.Give Rick Grover or Art Bailey at Anglers Marine. Todd

[birdi23nls]

i called Art and will give a Rick a call today...but if any of you guys hear of anything...I am going to look at a couple this weekend but am still open to whatever.

thanks again for all the help

[TEAM TOYOTA]

http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zerothread/149199

[Hipster]

I gaurantee you none of those boats come close to what I offered you The best well kept used boat you will find!!!!!!!!!!

Been trying to tell you that!!! Hell I bought from Grover in 01 and sold that boat to a Elite series angler sight un-seen!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh well test the waters!!

[birdi23nls]

Hipster

it is a clean boat, no doubt...if you will consider 20k...i'm in Sac tomorrow night, I have a cashiers check with your name on it.

[birdi23nls]

bump...sorry to keep bothering everyone...but I am making a decision soon.

[aNNieNsaLTIE]

post some pictures when this deal goes through.....

nothing more enjoyable than a new or new to you boat joining the family!

Steven

[birdi23nls]

post some pictures when this deal goes through.....

nothing more enjoyable than a new or new to you boat joining the family!

Steven

for sure...

[birdi23nls]

Finally, I bought a boat. I ended up not getting what I expected to get because I ran across a deal to good to pass up when I got to San Diego. I will post pictures in a couple days if I can figure out how.

I wanted a Ranger or a Champion but ended up with a 2006 Trition TR-196. Mercury Optimax L 200 hp (6 hours!). All the bells and whistles.

Here is a link to the ad.
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2006- ... 6-95131410

Thank you to all that helped me out...I truely appriciate the advice and help.

Jared

[Ranger Jason]

Killer deal Jared.

Enjoy,

Jason

[Gary Dobyns]

Shoot me a pm with what you are looking for both model, year, and price. I may be able to help. I have helped sell a couple the last 2 weeks. I have a hard time finding a 2007 or newer Ranger 520 in EXCELLENT cond. for $12000 This was earlier today. The other standard question is ............How much do you make???? Answer ............NOTHING. I do it because I like to and with guys calling me it makes selling my own easy and at times I know of a great deal on a new one. There was a steal deal that just happened at Oasis Marine last Friday

[kb]

Read the guys post Dobyns he FOUND a good boat and saw the light and came over to the good side........He is now a Triton Owner!!!!!!

kb

[Hollywood]

Read the guys post Dobyns he FOUND a good boat and saw the light and came over to the good side........He is now a Triton Owner!!!!!!

kb

Where are my pics of your boat un-wrapped dad? Hurry before the fish buys enough Toons!

[Gary Dobyns]

Hel* I didn't read all the posts (as you told the world you pric*). I can't believe you put a gun to that poor guys head I bet you didn't tell him you ain't got any practice lately and would of probably "missed him". Congrats on your new boat Jared Okay Brown, I got a single, you're at bat

[Hollywood]

Hel* I didn't read all the posts (as you told the world you pric*). I can't believe you put a gun to that poor guys head I bet you didn't tell him you ain't got any practice lately and would of probably "missed him". Congrats on your new boat Jared Okay Brown, I got a single, you're at bat

Im still looking for some good deals on Z20's and Z21's!

[CN]

Read the guys post Dobyns he FOUND a good boat and saw the light and came over to the good side........He is now a Triton Owner!!!!!!

kb

Weak? He wont say it but I will...........Ranger is and allway's will be a better boat than Triton.

Mike Nance

[jwick22]

Congrats on the boat Jared.....

Sorry I could not make it happen with mine.....My loss.


Well, Now I am ready to go....

Z20 4 sale!!!!!!!!

[BassinDan]

what you got jwick22?

[jwick22]

2005 Z20
225 Yamaha HPDI
Warranty until March 2010(edited)
Dual axle trailer with brakes
swing away tongue
ALmost new Minnkota 101
Optima Batteries
Keel Guard
Lowrance 26 HD(Ram Mount)
Lowrance LMS 332(flush Mount)
GPS 2000 antenna
Lowrance Networking Backbone System(edit)
Tilt Wheel
Remote oil
Ski Step
Ski Pole
Never used Boat Cover
Motor Cover
All Maintenance records
Original Owner
ALways Garaged
VERY CLEAN
I live in San Diego
26K

[Bill Cook]

Please e-mail me pictures
ccteams@hotmail.com

Thanks

[jwick22]

sent pics Bill