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Reed's 1542 Alumacraft Swamp Sled.
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<blockquote data-quote="reedjj" data-source="post: 183583" data-attributes="member: 4585"><p>Here is a little update on my "sled".</p><p></p><p>I stopped by the shop the other day and Jason (owner of North Florida Marine Services in Middleburg, Fl) had a used magic tilt trailer that will fit my boat. He's gonna replace the bunks, re-wire it, and replace the bearings, and put new tires on it all for $400. A new trailer from boathouse "discount" Marine, Gander Mtn, or even BPS, cost $699 before tax. So Im getting a great deal.</p><p></p><p>When I pick it up next week I will hand him a Check for $1,750. That is for the console,rigging, controls,trailer, motor, batt. And the installation and labor. I couldn't have found it all that cheap on craigslist and done it all myself even if I knew how.</p><p></p><p>All said and done, I will have less than $2700.00 in the whole boat. I feel pretty good about it, especially considering I was prepared to spend (and got the OK from the ole lady) $4,200.00 on a brand new Merc 25 with power tilt and trim.</p><p></p><p>I still need a few things like a fish finder, 2nd batt for trolling motor and lights, plus I have to register it but at least I will be on the water by next Fri!</p><p></p><p>I will be sure to post pics when I pick her up.</p><p></p><p>Untill then I will be browsing Craigslist for another project haha!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="reedjj, post: 183583, member: 4585"] Here is a little update on my "sled". I stopped by the shop the other day and Jason (owner of North Florida Marine Services in Middleburg, Fl) had a used magic tilt trailer that will fit my boat. He's gonna replace the bunks, re-wire it, and replace the bearings, and put new tires on it all for $400. A new trailer from boathouse "discount" Marine, Gander Mtn, or even BPS, cost $699 before tax. So Im getting a great deal. When I pick it up next week I will hand him a Check for $1,750. That is for the console,rigging, controls,trailer, motor, batt. And the installation and labor. I couldn't have found it all that cheap on craigslist and done it all myself even if I knew how. All said and done, I will have less than $2700.00 in the whole boat. I feel pretty good about it, especially considering I was prepared to spend (and got the OK from the ole lady) $4,200.00 on a brand new Merc 25 with power tilt and trim. I still need a few things like a fish finder, 2nd batt for trolling motor and lights, plus I have to register it but at least I will be on the water by next Fri! I will be sure to post pics when I pick her up. Untill then I will be browsing Craigslist for another project haha! [/QUOTE]
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