Hi guys -
My name is Jamie, and I live in CT. I'm looking for a center console in the 22-foot range, to serve double duty as an inshore light-tackle fisherman, as well as something that me, the wife, and the golden retriever can just hang out on and have lunch sometimes.
My budget is around $13,000. So I know that "new" is out of the question. But I'm much more concerned with the safety and functionality than I am with cosmetic appearance, so hopefully I can find something.
My first thought was to looker at "lower-end" names (Sea Fox, Cape Craft, Key Largo), and try to find something 4-5 years old. And there was lots to choose from.
But then I started thinking about looking at much older hulls, but "high" end names, like Mako. I found these 2 packages on the internet, both are 22-foot center consoles.
First is a 1981 hull, 1990 engine (new powerhead with 0 hours), and a 2002 trailer. Asking price is $11,900.
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...04&slim=quick&
The second is a 1971 hull, 1992 motor (600 hours) no trailer. Asking price is $8,500.
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...57&slim=quick&
The first seems like a better deal (hull is 9 years newer, new powerhead on engine, almost-new trailer). What do you guys think?
Also, what would you advise - getting a newer, lower-end rig? Or an older, higher-end rig?
If I have to put a few thousand into the package in a few years (I know how boating can be), that's fine. I just can't break the bank right now.
My name is Jamie, and I live in CT. I'm looking for a center console in the 22-foot range, to serve double duty as an inshore light-tackle fisherman, as well as something that me, the wife, and the golden retriever can just hang out on and have lunch sometimes.
My budget is around $13,000. So I know that "new" is out of the question. But I'm much more concerned with the safety and functionality than I am with cosmetic appearance, so hopefully I can find something.
My first thought was to looker at "lower-end" names (Sea Fox, Cape Craft, Key Largo), and try to find something 4-5 years old. And there was lots to choose from.
But then I started thinking about looking at much older hulls, but "high" end names, like Mako. I found these 2 packages on the internet, both are 22-foot center consoles.
First is a 1981 hull, 1990 engine (new powerhead with 0 hours), and a 2002 trailer. Asking price is $11,900.
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...04&slim=quick&
The second is a 1971 hull, 1992 motor (600 hours) no trailer. Asking price is $8,500.
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...57&slim=quick&
The first seems like a better deal (hull is 9 years newer, new powerhead on engine, almost-new trailer). What do you guys think?
Also, what would you advise - getting a newer, lower-end rig? Or an older, higher-end rig?
If I have to put a few thousand into the package in a few years (I know how boating can be), that's fine. I just can't break the bank right now.
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