Need a Good Inflatable $1200 @ hand

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Lakeside_Cruise

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hey guys, I am saving up for a NEW boat to get no head ache with.

I'm looking to spend about $1000-$1,200 no more than $1,200.

It will be used for light fishing, fun cruising, tubing and camping. It will not be use everyday or every weekend, maybe once or twice a month, during the summer only. After used it will be deflated and store in basement out of the sun.

It must be min of 11'6" + I want it to plane with at leas 4 people in the boat, none over 150lbs. How much HP motor I would need, I was looking at 15-30HP motor, depending on the boat max HP?

I was looking at the Saturn 12',

Please post up some places where I can look at to buy one, and advice on what make, model to go with, must have V hull.

Please shine some light on me with this, as to which to get, looking for it to last me for a while also... over 5+ yeas.

Thanks
mike



Edit: What do you guys think about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/12-feet-Inflata...ryZ87090QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
 
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Re: Need a Good Inflatable $1200 @ hand

It is PVC which will have a short life
 
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Lakeside_Cruise

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Re: Need a Good Inflatable $1200 @ hand

I know the Saturn also is PVC.

How short are we talking about here?
 
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Lakeside_Cruise

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Re: Need a Good Inflatable $1200 @ hand

A mid 80's or 90's Zodiac or Avon, how long more will that goes. Not PVC?

5 years is not bad, I can live with that it's about 1200 for the 12' Saturn. I can put out 1K every 5 year.

But when I'll start to see signs of stress/damages etc... I'll it with care and it will be cover with UV protections covers when not in used. It will be use for about 6 months, between that 6 months it probably will be use no more than 15-20 times.

When I'm home I'll deflate it and keep it in the basement, so sun will not hit it. Will that work to make it go at least 5 years with no problems at all.
 
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jnewtonsem

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Re: Need a Good Inflatable $1200 @ hand

Hey Mike:
What happened to that 13' Avon you were looking at? Rougher shape than you hoped? If you have time, keep your eye on e-bay, lots of used boats and sometimes you can get a pretty good deal. Prices right now seem lower than in the past, maybe the economy. good Luck.
 
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Lakeside_Cruise

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Re: Need a Good Inflatable $1200 @ hand

jnewtonsem said:
Hey Mike:
What happened to that 13' Avon you were looking at? Rougher shape than you hoped? If you have time, keep your eye on e-bay, lots of used boats and sometimes you can get a pretty good deal. Prices right now seem lower than in the past, maybe the economy. good Luck.
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yeah, that 13' Avon was in really bad shape, he did not take care of that thing at all man, it's a shame.

I have a lot of time, I don't just want to jump in buy one and regret it later on. I want to guy a good one and get it over with. But I usually check up on craigslist and e-bay.

Also looking for a 20-25 HP motor, not sure if I should go with 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke.

Still looking into that.
 
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jnewtonsem

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Re: Need a Good Inflatable $1200 @ hand

Personally I'd go with a 2 stroke, significantly lighter. A 20-25hp 2 stroke would probably weigh 80-100 lbs. Where are you located?
 
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