blacklab75
Cadet
- Joined
- Apr 25, 2009
- Messages
- 12
I'm in the market as a first time boat owner and I'm having a hard time finding information on net for used models. Typically, I'd like to see reviews, faqs, and other helpful resources that would be model specific. It's very confusing since my other hobby (motorcycles) offers an abudance of information.
The reason I ask is: I have a limited budget of 6000 and I'm interested in purchasing a bow rider that I could use to cruise the lakes with and maybe do a little intercoastal water. Because of my budget I feel that I will most likely have to purchase a boat with a few years on it. One boat inparticular (1989 Colbalt 19BR 500 with hours) looks promising but, because of my automotive experience, I know that purchasing a 20 year old vechile might require significant repairs.
I have good mechnical knowledge but, it's very limited when pertaining to to boats and don't want to get in over my head, instead, of actually enjoying the boat.
The reason I ask is: I have a limited budget of 6000 and I'm interested in purchasing a bow rider that I could use to cruise the lakes with and maybe do a little intercoastal water. Because of my budget I feel that I will most likely have to purchase a boat with a few years on it. One boat inparticular (1989 Colbalt 19BR 500 with hours) looks promising but, because of my automotive experience, I know that purchasing a 20 year old vechile might require significant repairs.
I have good mechnical knowledge but, it's very limited when pertaining to to boats and don't want to get in over my head, instead, of actually enjoying the boat.