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A newbie in need of advice... UPDATED! Got everything now!
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<blockquote data-quote="Kismet" data-source="post: 326170" data-attributes="member: 8516"><p>Don't know your market, but that seems to be a fair-ish price. Repairs should be explained--and discounted. Keep in mind that you have the 10hp limit lakes, but the 20 is a better motor for your family.<em> (I don't know about a sticker switch, but I tend to follow the rules, so that's your decision. Keep in mind the enforcement folks do motor checking for a living, and what may seem an "ok" thing to you, is a violation of the rules to them. justsayin')</em></p><p></p><p>Also, the seller must know he is not going to get his asking price, so, without being aggressive, talk about his "best" price, and your concerns about maintaining an older boat and motor while still feeding your children. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Look at the trailer closely as well. Tires alone can run you a hundred dollars or more. Wiring for the lights is simple, until it starts to make no sense and makes you crazy. #-o You have to put a hitch on your vehicle, and wire it, as well. Simple little stuff which adds up.</p><p></p><p>But you are on the right track, and looking at a good rig size.</p><p></p><p>Also, recognize this is your first viewing. To paraphrase an old saying:" Shop twice, buy once."</p><p></p><p>Have fun, be safe.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kismet, post: 326170, member: 8516"] Don't know your market, but that seems to be a fair-ish price. Repairs should be explained--and discounted. Keep in mind that you have the 10hp limit lakes, but the 20 is a better motor for your family.[i] (I don't know about a sticker switch, but I tend to follow the rules, so that's your decision. Keep in mind the enforcement folks do motor checking for a living, and what may seem an "ok" thing to you, is a violation of the rules to them. justsayin')[/i] Also, the seller must know he is not going to get his asking price, so, without being aggressive, talk about his "best" price, and your concerns about maintaining an older boat and motor while still feeding your children. :) Look at the trailer closely as well. Tires alone can run you a hundred dollars or more. Wiring for the lights is simple, until it starts to make no sense and makes you crazy. #-o You have to put a hitch on your vehicle, and wire it, as well. Simple little stuff which adds up. But you are on the right track, and looking at a good rig size. Also, recognize this is your first viewing. To paraphrase an old saying:" Shop twice, buy once." Have fun, be safe. [/QUOTE]
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