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Long story short the '95 221B I was going to get didn't happen the weekend I went to go get it because of my own mistake. However I have now stumbled on a 254 for the exact same price that also never hit the market. The 221b has a blown powerhead and the 254 is a '86 that has twin 175 black tower mercs from the 90's with one that has an undiagnosed issue. I'm looking for a boat that I can tow and both of these loaded will be under my 7500lb cap.
Heres where I really am looking for some opinions. I'm looking for a boat that I can use near shore (within 15 miles from shore) mostly but when I want to with some friends go offshore (50ish miles offshore) to fish for tuna and mahi off the NJ coast. The 254 more so fits this category but I'm not looking for either to be a long time thing, 6-10 years max this is where I feel like the 221B would be better because of ease of resale. Appreciate any input here and will give the sellers info for which ever I don't pick.
P.S. Their both $5500 without trailers and no T-tops with 5ish year old electronics. Floor transom and tanks all are original in both but both look good after crawling around
Heres where I really am looking for some opinions. I'm looking for a boat that I can use near shore (within 15 miles from shore) mostly but when I want to with some friends go offshore (50ish miles offshore) to fish for tuna and mahi off the NJ coast. The 254 more so fits this category but I'm not looking for either to be a long time thing, 6-10 years max this is where I feel like the 221B would be better because of ease of resale. Appreciate any input here and will give the sellers info for which ever I don't pick.
P.S. Their both $5500 without trailers and no T-tops with 5ish year old electronics. Floor transom and tanks all are original in both but both look good after crawling around
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