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Hello All,
Total newbie to group and boat purchasing. Need all your input as to whether to purchase a '00 Trophy 2002WA or a '97 Sunbird Neptune 212WA; both are private sales and similar price of $14000. Looking for durability, reliability, and dependability over the long haul. Saw a couple '92 Grady Whites that stood out but wanted to stick with something somewhat newer.
This would be my 1st boat purchase after renting a 19' Triumph CC every summer on vacation for far too many years. Figuring both offer reasonable fishing platform as well as the occasional pleasure riding/possible overnight with head facilities available for my wife (certainly her first priority).
The Trophy has trim tabs, full enclosure, 150 Merc Saltwater, and supposedly about 150 hrs on motor. In relatively nice shape with mostly the need for a good compound/wax and bottom paint redone. Single axle bunk trailer with brakes.
The Neptune has been stored inside with valet water drop service and looks immaculate - basically new w/o any bottom paint. Also has extremely low hours (less than 100) with Johnson 150 ocean /salt water, full enclosure. Does not come with trailer. Owner suggests you can find used trailer for about $600 but I have not found any at that price for anything you would want to safely travel any distance with - I was figuring more like $1000-$1300 used for dual axle.
I need to have come to a decision within the next couple days and follow thru on the final purchase. So please, all you experienced guys could you possibly help me out.:redface:
Thanks in advance, kind regards,
brian a
Total newbie to group and boat purchasing. Need all your input as to whether to purchase a '00 Trophy 2002WA or a '97 Sunbird Neptune 212WA; both are private sales and similar price of $14000. Looking for durability, reliability, and dependability over the long haul. Saw a couple '92 Grady Whites that stood out but wanted to stick with something somewhat newer.
This would be my 1st boat purchase after renting a 19' Triumph CC every summer on vacation for far too many years. Figuring both offer reasonable fishing platform as well as the occasional pleasure riding/possible overnight with head facilities available for my wife (certainly her first priority).
The Trophy has trim tabs, full enclosure, 150 Merc Saltwater, and supposedly about 150 hrs on motor. In relatively nice shape with mostly the need for a good compound/wax and bottom paint redone. Single axle bunk trailer with brakes.
The Neptune has been stored inside with valet water drop service and looks immaculate - basically new w/o any bottom paint. Also has extremely low hours (less than 100) with Johnson 150 ocean /salt water, full enclosure. Does not come with trailer. Owner suggests you can find used trailer for about $600 but I have not found any at that price for anything you would want to safely travel any distance with - I was figuring more like $1000-$1300 used for dual axle.
I need to have come to a decision within the next couple days and follow thru on the final purchase. So please, all you experienced guys could you possibly help me out.:redface:
Thanks in advance, kind regards,
brian a
