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Deciding between two boats, G3 185 VF and Alumacraft 185 Trophy
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<blockquote data-quote="Tin Man" data-source="post: 504723" data-attributes="member: 7021"><p>I recently purchased a new '23 Tracker PG V16 SC. Heck, I thought $27K OTD was high! I understand depreciation very well. I plan to keep my boat for many, many years. It's NOT a financial investment; it's an investment in personal enjoyment, ease of use, reliability, and FUN! </p><p></p><p>I saved and saved so I could afford it with no payments.</p><p></p><p>I wanted certain specifics in my next boat....."Simplicity" as far as my desired conveniences would allow.... SC/Remote Steering, Rod/Gear Storage, and a modern, reliable, and easy to personally service/repair EFI motor. I've had dozens of used boats and refurbished most of them. I recently retired, so I wanted new this time!</p><p></p><p>I also did NOT max out the HP......which is 90hp on my boat....</p><p>I went with a 60HP. </p><p></p><p>Why.....</p><p>MAIN REASON....It would be 113# heavier... which is CRITICAL in a small tinny!</p><p>I don't fish super large lakes (predominately CA/AZ reservoirs/lakes).</p><p>I do not tube or wakeboard.</p><p>I do not tournament fish.</p><p>I fish 1-3 adults for absolute pleasure! I/we fish and enjoy my/our time on the water. Not in a hurry to get anywhere! </p><p></p><p>Get what makes you happy, you can easily afford, and meets you and your family's needs!!</p><p>Fish on!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tin Man, post: 504723, member: 7021"] I recently purchased a new '23 Tracker PG V16 SC. Heck, I thought $27K OTD was high! I understand depreciation very well. I plan to keep my boat for many, many years. It's NOT a financial investment; it's an investment in personal enjoyment, ease of use, reliability, and FUN! I saved and saved so I could afford it with no payments. I wanted certain specifics in my next boat....."Simplicity" as far as my desired conveniences would allow.... SC/Remote Steering, Rod/Gear Storage, and a modern, reliable, and easy to personally service/repair EFI motor. I've had dozens of used boats and refurbished most of them. I recently retired, so I wanted new this time! I also did NOT max out the HP......which is 90hp on my boat.... I went with a 60HP. Why..... MAIN REASON....It would be 113# heavier... which is CRITICAL in a small tinny! I don't fish super large lakes (predominately CA/AZ reservoirs/lakes). I do not tube or wakeboard. I do not tournament fish. I fish 1-3 adults for absolute pleasure! I/we fish and enjoy my/our time on the water. Not in a hurry to get anywhere! Get what makes you happy, you can easily afford, and meets you and your family's needs!! Fish on! [/QUOTE]
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