"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message ...
I'm looking at buying my first boat. I'm looking at a "runabout" style
for family boating (tubing, cruising, etc). My wife and I looked at a
new 07 Bayliner 175 at the dealer for $14500. However, I hate thinking
about paying over $1000 in taxes on it.
I'm also looking at a 2003 185 Bayliner with 90 hours on it (both have
"family pack, stereo). The 185 has 190 hp fish/depth finder and new
trailer breaks for about $12,000

So I guess the question is how much difference does 4 years make on a
boat. It certainly looks like I get much more boat in the 185. Is 90
hours much? I looked at some 185's at the dealer (all new though) but
I'm assuming the 2008 185 is still larger than the new 175.

Also, since I've never bought a boat before I'm not really sure what
to look for when I take a look at it. I know some of the newer
Bayliner's come with lifetime hull warrantys but I'm not sure about a
2002.

-Robert



Might I suggest a pontoon boat for your needs.

Pros:

-PLENTY of room
-Able to tow tube/ski
-Low maintenance
-Safety/Difficult to sink
-Did I mention PLENTY of room?
-Nice deck to fish from
-Economical
-Sturdy

Cons:

-Drives like a "parking lot" (no big deal to me)
-Reduced "cool" factor (no big deal to me)
-?


We own a 20' Bennington and wouldn't trade it for anything else.
Its nice to cruise or anchor up and take a nap. We can invite
a few friends and take a Coleman grill along and we've got
an instant party. You can order them now with a head/changing
booth.

Oh,

If you get one and your brother-in-law asks to borrow it,
make up some excuse not too.

db

On Mar 26, 1:46*pm, "D-unit" wrote:
"Robert M. Gary" wrote in ...

Also, since I've never bought a boat before I'm not really sure what
to look for when I take a look at it. I know some of the newer
Bayliner's come with lifetime hull warrantys but I'm not sure about a
2002.

-Robert

Might I suggest a pontoon boat for your needs.


I did look at platform boats (which I think are similar). However, I
found many of them were too heavy for my car to pull. Plus I have two
pre-teen boys who's only goal in life is to go fast.

-Robert

Might I suggest a pontoon boat for your needs.

Pros:

-PLENTY of room
-Able to tow tube/ski
-Low maintenance
-Safety/Difficult to sink
-Did I mention PLENTY of room?
-Nice deck to fish from
-Economical
-Sturdy

Cons:

-Drives like a "parking lot" (no big deal to me)
-Reduced "cool" factor (no big deal to me)
-?

We own a 20' Bennington and wouldn't trade it for anything else.
Its nice to cruise or anchor up and take a nap. We can invite
a few friends and take a Coleman grill along and we've got
an instant party. *You can order them now with a head/changing
booth.

Oh,

If you get one and your brother-in-law asks to borrow it,
make up some excuse not too.

db- Hide quoted text -

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Might I suggest a pontoon boat for your needs.

Pros:


-PLENTY of room
-Able to tow tube/ski
-Low maintenance
-Safety/Difficult to sink
-Did I mention PLENTY of room?
-Nice deck to fish from
-Economical
-Sturdy


Cons:


-Drives like a "parking lot" (no big deal to me)
-Reduced "cool" factor (no big deal to me)
-?


You forgot to mention...TOTALLY useless in any chop....

"Eat Me, Trolls" wrote in message ...


Might I suggest a pontoon boat for your needs.

Pros:

-PLENTY of room
-Able to tow tube/ski
-Low maintenance
-Safety/Difficult to sink
-Did I mention PLENTY of room?
-Nice deck to fish from
-Economical
-Sturdy

Cons:

-Drives like a "parking lot" (no big deal to me)
-Reduced "cool" factor (no big deal to me)
-?

We own a 20' Bennington and wouldn't trade it for anything else.
Its nice to cruise or anchor up and take a nap. We can invite
a few friends and take a Coleman grill along and we've got
an instant party. You can order them now with a head/changing
booth.

Oh,

If you get one and your brother-in-law asks to borrow it,
make up some excuse not too.

db- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Might I suggest a pontoon boat for your needs.

Pros:


-PLENTY of room
-Able to tow tube/ski
-Low maintenance
-Safety/Difficult to sink
-Did I mention PLENTY of room?
-Nice deck to fish from
-Economical
-Sturdy


Cons:


-Drives like a "parking lot" (no big deal to me)
-Reduced "cool" factor (no big deal to me)
-?


You forgot to mention...TOTALLY useless in any chop....

Its not an offshore vessel no.


db

"D-unit" wrote in message
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"Eat Me, Trolls" wrote in message
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Might I suggest a pontoon boat for your needs.

Pros:

-PLENTY of room
-Able to tow tube/ski
-Low maintenance
-Safety/Difficult to sink
-Did I mention PLENTY of room?
-Nice deck to fish from
-Economical
-Sturdy

Cons:

-Drives like a "parking lot" (no big deal to me)
-Reduced "cool" factor (no big deal to me)
-?

We own a 20' Bennington and wouldn't trade it for anything else.
Its nice to cruise or anchor up and take a nap. We can invite
a few friends and take a Coleman grill along and we've got
an instant party. You can order them now with a head/changing
booth.

Oh,

If you get one and your brother-in-law asks to borrow it,
make up some excuse not too.

db- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Might I suggest a pontoon boat for your needs.

Pros:


-PLENTY of room
-Able to tow tube/ski
-Low maintenance
-Safety/Difficult to sink
-Did I mention PLENTY of room?
-Nice deck to fish from
-Economical
-Sturdy


Cons:


-Drives like a "parking lot" (no big deal to me)
-Reduced "cool" factor (no big deal to me)
-?


You forgot to mention...TOTALLY useless in any chop....

Its not an offshore vessel no.


"Chop" can (and does) exist in places other than "offshore". In some of the
Finger Lakes of Western NY, for instance, there are regular wind patterns
which create pretty spooky conditions.