Looking for a Boat

[T&T’s Dad 32]

Surly geniuses...I am thinking of buying a boat.  Mostly for fishing but also for family outings.  Not much of a skier but would like to be able to pull a tube...  Thinking about a tri-toon.  Looking for recommendations??  Also, budget is +/- 22K.  Hope you guys can help?!

 

[ButtFumble 5172]

https://www.boattrader.com/boats/make-bennington/zip-75229/radius-500/price-1000,25000/

https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2020-bennington-20-s-cruise-value-7189406/

 

probably not going to get a tri-toon for that [rice unless it is a used older one

70HP+ will be able to pull a tube easily maybe even 60HP 90 or more will probably get a capable, not-fat, teen up on a slalom ski

trolling motor extra

Benningtons are at the top of the line

trolling motor extra

those are all rigged with Yamaha, buy American is better and that = Mercury, but Bennington does not offer Mercury I don't think

all outboards in the 45HP to 150HP are reliable, but the Mercury are newer technology and better fuel economy

[ss13 1832]

Post here, OP. 

 

[Errestaurants 2570]

Get a friend that has a boat. You'll come out way ahead financially.

[tx 3 putt 76928]

3 hours ago, Errestaurants said:

Get a friend that has a boat. You'll come out way ahead financially.

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[deadshank 24652]

Just light $21K on fire and come out $1K ahead. 

[ChickenSandwich 9834]

Plan on at least one thing breaking per trip. This week? Jack plate hydraulic hoses!

[ROFL BOX 6649]

44 minutes ago, deadshank said:

Just light give $21K to ROFL BOX on fire and come out $1K ahead. 

Y U no think of me 1st, pal?

[Anastasis 23469]

On 6/13/2020 at 1:41 PM, T&T’s Dad said:

Surly geniuses...I am thinking of buying a boat.  Mostly for fishing but also for family outings.  Not much of a skier but would like to be able to pull a tube...  Thinking about a tri-toon.  Looking for recommendations??  Also, budget is +/- 22K.  Hope you guys can help?!

 

If you are on a lake with a boat club, maybe look into it. $22k should cover 5-6 years of fees, you'll be in new boats all the time, have more variety, and have no maintance or dock fees. Trade off is less flexibility. 

[Murfdogg21 4412]

It’s going to be the second best day of your life! Enjoy!

[T&T’s Dad 32]

On 6/13/2020 at 5:53 PM, ButtFumble said:

https://www.boattrader.com/boats/make-bennington/zip-75229/radius-500/price-1000,25000/

https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2020-bennington-20-s-cruise-value-7189406/

 

probably not going to get a tri-toon for that [rice unless it is a used older one

70HP+ will be able to pull a tube easily maybe even 60HP 90 or more will probably get a capable, not-fat, teen up on a slalom ski

trolling motor extra

Benningtons are at the top of the line

trolling motor extra

those are all rigged with Yamaha, buy American is better and that = Mercury, but Bennington does not offer Mercury I don't think

all outboards in the 45HP to 150HP are reliable, but the Mercury are newer technology and better fuel economy

Thanks for the advice!!