Hello everyone
I'm looking at buying my first boat. My plans are for weekend trips to KY Lake, or. Weekend on the Ohio River. I'm looking at a 17'-18' bow rider. Will be my wife and two kids. Don't want to spend a lot on first boat. I've found some decent Sea Rays out there, which I'm told are good boats. I'm not wanting to get into a debate of Ford vs Chevy when it comes to boats,.....BUTTT..... I came across a boat that I'm not familiar with. It's a 2000 Celebrity 180 Bow rider. Owner claims boat has been properly maintained, runs great, great shape inside and out. Has 4.3 mercruiser. Tried researching boat and I'm coming up blank! I have discovered they quit making boats in 2001. What are your thoughts. I can get this boat for around $5900 from private owner. Price sounds real good. It's also an inboard motor. Don't know the pros or cons against that either. I've found a 1999 sea ray 175 br for same money. I/0 4cyl. Boat in great shape as well? I/o motor. So, am I looking at the right size boat for me and my family? Any advice from the room would be greatly appreciated.
I'm looking at buying my first boat. My plans are for weekend trips to KY Lake, or. Weekend on the Ohio River. I'm looking at a 17'-18' bow rider. Will be my wife and two kids. Don't want to spend a lot on first boat. I've found some decent Sea Rays out there, which I'm told are good boats. I'm not wanting to get into a debate of Ford vs Chevy when it comes to boats,.....BUTTT..... I came across a boat that I'm not familiar with. It's a 2000 Celebrity 180 Bow rider. Owner claims boat has been properly maintained, runs great, great shape inside and out. Has 4.3 mercruiser. Tried researching boat and I'm coming up blank! I have discovered they quit making boats in 2001. What are your thoughts. I can get this boat for around $5900 from private owner. Price sounds real good. It's also an inboard motor. Don't know the pros or cons against that either. I've found a 1999 sea ray 175 br for same money. I/0 4cyl. Boat in great shape as well? I/o motor. So, am I looking at the right size boat for me and my family? Any advice from the room would be greatly appreciated.