Boat for $10k???

[Groperman]

Hey guys i need some advice, ive got 10k to spend on a boat, what should i get? i dont mind whether its 2nd hand or new...cheers! :o

[swoffa]

What do you want to do with the boat?

[Grantm]

Buy Jimbo's its only 10k :D

[Jimbo]

Might even be able to do a bit better

[Groperman]

i want to fish and water ski with it :)
mainly fishing though

[Groperman]

ive got a boat now but its nothing too spectacular, so im looking to upgrade :D

[djmac]

inshore or offshore fishing?

[Groperman]

both inshore and offshore, but i mean offshore as in coupler kms not too far out :)

[Wetpatch]

Hey Groper man have a looksie at Jimbo's boat its for sale in the forum and the out board it self is nearly worth the price he's selling her ;)

[Boppa]

Hey Groper man have a looksie at Jimbo's boat its for sale in the forum and the out board it self is nearly worth the price he's selling her ;)

Thats a fact

Boppa

[Chris]

Yeah i'll second that, well set out for fishing both inshore or outside and would easily pull a skier or two.

[Groperman]

hey guys it looks like a nice boat but unfortunately i dont like half cabins :(

[Boppa]

hey guys it looks like a nice boat but unfortunately i dont like half cabins :(

Say that when it rains or you want to camp over for the nite :D :D :D :D :D

Boppa

[iain]

I've spent a few nights totally unconscious in that boat!!!!!!!!!!!!

[telcobroker]

............. and did you get wet Iain? No? Then that settles it - Groperman, Jimbo has the ideal boat for you .................. and for under $10k? Perfect, I'd doubt you find better.

[iain]

We all have potential careers as used car salesmen!!!!

[JOCOOL]

We all have potential careers as used car salesmen!!!!
Especially Telco! Man he is high pressure that guy! He reminds me of ME when I used to be a salesman.:D :D

[telcobroker]

Take it easy fellas, I reckon there could be a real win win situation here.:D

[Groperman]

you guys haven't convinced me yet :P

[JOCOOL]

you guys haven't convinced me yet :P
Would a free set of steak knives do it?

I will personally throw in 4 packs of 9 inch Sluggos.:D

[Groperman]

lol the deal is sounding better and better :D keep going :p

[JOCOOL]

In all seriousness, I personally don't like 1/2 cabs as well. But having been out a few times when shelter from the spray or sun would have been heavenly, I wouldn't discount them without at least considering it.

[Groperman]

like theyre not bad but the only thing that bothers me is that it takes up half of the most well at least 1/3, and that 1/3 could be more room for people to fish properly.

[admin]

lol the deal is sounding better and better :D keep going :p

OK OK We'll throw Iain in as well as anchor bitch :D :D :D :D :D

Boppa

[JOCOOL]

I understand what you mean, but how often will you be getting out with more than 2 other blokes? And if you were to be cruising rather than fishing, it has better protection from the elements!

[bluecod]

Groperman,

What Joe is saying is absolutely 100% - couldn't agree more with him. If you're taking the wife/girlfriend out, she is not going to hang it over the side to take a leak - that's why they invented buckets. The half cab provides shelter from sun, wind and rain and provides a place for the missus and/or kiddies to sleep whilst you fish.

That's why a lot of us have centre consoles - so the missus won't come with us :D :D :D

[Basic]

:D I cant believe Jimbo's boat is still for sale, at that price.It's a bloody gift.Ben.:D

[Grantm]

Yeah i agree, a half cab is great for most circumstances. The only reason im getting out of mine and into an open boat is for lure chucking only.

Im going to miss the cover of the canopy and would recommend getting cover unless your flicking placcies with an electric motor.

You generally fish out the back anyway and the cover is great for the girls when they come along.

[Wetpatch]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Aluminium-4-75m-Ally-Craft-Bar-Raider_W0QQitemZ4613124046QQcategoryZ102698QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem Borrow another $7000 and bid on this I have the same boat mine cost me$24.500 when new. This boat only has 88 hrs on the 70 hp oil injected

[Groperman]

I've actually saw some goodies on ebay but they're in WA or QLD bugger! I saw the boat show on the weekend, they were introducing some Haines boats
http://www.haineshunter.com.au/520breeze.html

not bad? i wonder how much they would cost me