Who's got boats?!

[tim]

You need a damn Plontoon now that I think about it. :DPontoons are definitely a good time. The neighbors at my grand parents lake home have a pontoon outfitted with the same engine as Mike's Lxi190. That damn thing really scoots for how big it is. They pull tubes and skiis but it doesnt look like much fun cause it doesnt have much wake. The thing isnt very nimble either.

Brandon, have you looked into deck boats? The ex's uncle had one and that thing was bad ass. You could do anything on it. Nice flat bottom with plenty of room.
http://www.godfreymarine.com/Graphics2006product/A_06hcfdgs_200IO.jpg

[A//// Guy]

^^ Deck boats are bomb, you can fish off them and party like no other. Once I get my own place Ill be looking to get a nice 16ft fishing/bass boat, something that will pull a skier if needed but mainly to go fishing around here, as I love to fish.

As for watercraft we have:

1962 restored aluminum runabout w/65hp- will be for sale soon
14ft fishing boat w/15hp
Paddleboat
Home built hydroplane w/15hp- for sale
1994 Kawasaki 750SS PWC

These are all at the cabin....

Kracka- we have 2 mercury motors, one 65hp from 1976 and one 15hp from 2000 and they are both pretty good motors, start right up. Any motor can have its issues, but as long as you take care of it and clean it they are all pretty good. Im sure some are better than others, if I had a brand to pick it would be yamaha or suzuki or evinrude.

Also look into 4stroke motors, if you have a little extra they are well worth the noise and gas factor.

[Goat Blower]

Unless you have a lot of friends with jetskis, don't get one. They are fun once or twice by yourself, after that, they suck. A good cheap speedboat is perfect since you can take your buddies out for some beers and chicks can actually jump in with you. My in-laws had a cheap Bayliner and it was fine for what it was. They're kind of like a Chevy Impala, not too exciting and build quality is so-so, but it gets you around and looks decent. Plus an almost new one can be had for under $10K. If you want to pull any skiers, don't get anything less than a 4.3, the four-cylinders are kinda doggy if you've got an 18-19 footer with a few people in it.

[sideways motorsports]

I have a 2003 Bayliner 205XT. With new motor going in here in about 2 weeks we should be getting close to the 300HP limit of the Outdrive.

Here is what it looks like (not actual pictures of my boat)
http://www.waterlinemarine.com/new_boats/id/12/

Dan

[Halon]

I love deckboats, but my problem is that I am a 24 year old with house payments. So I don't think a deck boat is in the cards for me. I'm liking some of the cheaper bayliners I'm seeing. I guess we'll see.

[tim]

Hey, you have to start somewhere. My ex's uncle that has one is a business owner in Sioux Falls and also owns a multi milllion dollar house. The only reason I have the 02 Sylvan is because my stepdad will never be able to use it again and my mom doesnt have a vehicle to tow it.

[Halon]

i guy i work with here offered to sell me his little Hydrostream pocket rocket boat, but too small. Damn damn

[A//// Guy]

Theres nothing wrong with bayliners, just make sure its in good condition and has lower hours, look for any cracks in the fiberglass, etc.

[GSXMatt]

Uhh I have a 99 Searay 185 Bow rider. It's fun.

[Gravy]

OLD alumacraft Kingfisher. I fished in it when it was used when i was 4 years old, one uncle sold it to a friend of his, who sold it to a different uncle, who sold it to his brother, then sold it to us.

It's been around the block more then once... :cool: