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gramps
10-24-2005, 12:50 PM
I just got a call from my son, he wants to buy a deck boat in the $45,000 range. I don't know a thing about deck boats. Anyone have any advice? He is in the Long Beach area.

INSman
10-24-2005, 12:59 PM
23' Ultra deck ?? :D

SHOTKALLIN
10-24-2005, 01:01 PM
23 ULTRA DECK is 65K :D Cheetah maybe.

Kilrtoy
10-24-2005, 01:02 PM
is that new or iused, I would not buy used....

gramps
10-24-2005, 01:16 PM
is that new or iused, I would not buy used....
new.............

phebus
10-24-2005, 01:22 PM
For that kind of money, I would look at the Chaparral or Ebbtide. You won't get a custom boat at that price, but the one's I just listed are very nice boats.

Supultlbich
10-24-2005, 01:52 PM
For that kind of money, I would look at the Chaparral or Ebbtide. You won't get a custom boat at that price, but the one's I just listed are very nice boats.
I agree with you Rick

RobR.
10-24-2005, 02:21 PM
placecraft start around that price.

phebus
10-24-2005, 02:25 PM
placecraft start around that price.
That's the key, "start". I think with the limited budget, he would be better off buying a factory loaded deckboat.
I know on here, we are a bunh of prudes with a custom boat mentality, but there are some nice production boats out there that in some cases would be a better buy for someone.

shueman
10-24-2005, 03:17 PM
Hurricane I/O...

rrrr
10-24-2005, 03:21 PM
Yep, Chapparrals are good boats, we like ours a bunch. Wait until the boat show, we got a four year engine and outdrive warranty on the 496 HO and Bravo 1 tossed in for free with a bit of arm twisting.
Hey Gramps, was he calling just to let you know or is he lookin' for a loan? :eek: :D

Not So Fast
10-24-2005, 04:03 PM
:D I hear Nashville Bound might sell his for that much :D :D :D NSF "UNLUCK BOLTZ"

throwerb
10-24-2005, 04:21 PM
:D I hear Nashville Bound might sell his for that much :D :D :D NSF "UNLUCK BOLTZ"
I'm an hour away :D

LHC Kirby
10-24-2005, 05:52 PM
I agree with Phebus - good boats at that price.. . . . look and wait for the boat show. KNOW his stuff before going there. and he will be happy.

Throttle
10-24-2005, 05:54 PM
I agree with Phebus - good boats at that price.. . . . look and wait for the boat show. KNOW his stuff before going there. and he will be happy.
why do we always agree with phebus?

placecraft22
10-24-2005, 06:13 PM
the placecraft is 49,500.00 w/6.2 mer and the boat is loaded

phebus
10-24-2005, 06:17 PM
why do we always agree with phebus?
Sounds like the blind leading the blind.
:rollside:

phebus
10-24-2005, 06:17 PM
Or respect for your elders (cause damn I'm old) :D

hotsand65
10-24-2005, 06:20 PM
Our Chaparral is the most awesome boat. Yes, we would love a hot boat but ours is perfect for our family and "lots of friends". We might not be as fast as the bad ass boats but we always end up at the same place as them just not quite as quick!!!!!

LHC Kirby
10-24-2005, 06:40 PM
Or respect for your elders (cause damn I'm old) :D
Respect you???? let me drink another glass of wine and I will consider that one.... :D We will be by on Tuesday - Sam Adams in hand - what is a good time?

phebus
10-24-2005, 06:50 PM
I have no life, and will be home everyday that ends in a Y, except for doctor's appt. on Thursday.

Throttle
10-24-2005, 06:53 PM
I have no life, and will be home everyday that ends in a Y, except for doctor's appt. on Thursday.
We are all glad that you have no life, better to have your no life than having "no life".
by the way, the old thing, I'm not buyin it!

phebus
10-24-2005, 06:54 PM
We are all glad that you have no life, better to have your no life than having "no life".
by the way, the old thing, I'm not buyin it!
I said old, not grown up (or mature).

dicudmore
10-24-2005, 09:48 PM
I think the 24' Fast-Cat is in the 45K range :wink:

missboatnam1
10-25-2005, 11:30 AM
i would say you have a couple of choices. if you really want to pick your paint scheme the chettah if you like blu red or yellow in stock configuration the chapparal or the few others like it.

nodigg
10-25-2005, 12:19 PM
Ya'll already KNOW what I am gonna say but here it is again anyway! :D
Cheetah FastCat!
At about 45K, it is the biggest bang for the buck hands down.
http://www.cheetahboatmfg.com/about.html
http://www.cheetahboatmfg.com/about.html
If you like to run around in the ocean however the non-customs are more suited than our lake style deck boats.

dicudmore
10-25-2005, 12:35 PM
Ya'll already KNOW what I am gonna say but here it is again anyway! :D
Cheetah FastCat!
At about 45K, it is the biggest bang for the buck hands down.
http://www.cheetahboatmfg.com/about.html
http://www.cheetahboatmfg.com/about.html
If you like to run around in the ocean however the non-customs are more suited than our lake style deck boats.
don't forget this link :wink: Fastcat (http://www.cheetahboatmfg.com/24fastcatdeck.html)

redi4fun
10-25-2005, 01:31 PM
I have seen the pictures that John West posted of Ultra's new deckboat. :D
Does anybody have any pictures of Domn8er's new 25ish deckboat or the one that Desert Thunder Marine (Stealth Marine) was support to be developing?