June 13, 20205 yr Surly geniuses...I am thinking of buying a boat. Mostly for fishing but also for family outings. Not much of a skier but would like to be able to pull a tube... Thinking about a tri-toon. Looking for recommendations?? Also, budget is +/- 22K. Hope you guys can help?!
June 13, 20205 yr https://www.boattrader.com/boats/make-bennington/zip-75229/radius-500/price-1000,25000/ https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2020-bennington-20-s-cruise-value-7189406/ probably not going to get a tri-toon for that [rice unless it is a used older one 70HP+ will be able to pull a tube easily maybe even 60HP 90 or more will probably get a capable, not-fat, teen up on a slalom ski trolling motor extra Benningtons are at the top of the line trolling motor extra those are all rigged with Yamaha, buy American is better and that = Mercury, but Bennington does not offer Mercury I don't think all outboards in the 45HP to 150HP are reliable, but the Mercury are newer technology and better fuel economy
June 15, 20205 yr 3 hours ago, Errestaurants said: Get a friend that has a boat. You'll come out way ahead financially. 1234
June 15, 20205 yr Plan on at least one thing breaking per trip. This week? Jack plate hydraulic hoses!
June 15, 20205 yr 44 minutes ago, deadshank said: Just light give $21K to ROFL BOX on fire and come out $1K ahead. Y U no think of me 1st, pal?
June 16, 20205 yr On 6/13/2020 at 1:41 PM, T&T’s Dad said: Surly geniuses...I am thinking of buying a boat. Mostly for fishing but also for family outings. Not much of a skier but would like to be able to pull a tube... Thinking about a tri-toon. Looking for recommendations?? Also, budget is +/- 22K. Hope you guys can help?! If you are on a lake with a boat club, maybe look into it. $22k should cover 5-6 years of fees, you'll be in new boats all the time, have more variety, and have no maintance or dock fees. Trade off is less flexibility.
June 18, 20205 yr Author On 6/13/2020 at 5:53 PM, ButtFumble said: https://www.boattrader.com/boats/make-bennington/zip-75229/radius-500/price-1000,25000/ https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2020-bennington-20-s-cruise-value-7189406/ probably not going to get a tri-toon for that [rice unless it is a used older one 70HP+ will be able to pull a tube easily maybe even 60HP 90 or more will probably get a capable, not-fat, teen up on a slalom ski trolling motor extra Benningtons are at the top of the line trolling motor extra those are all rigged with Yamaha, buy American is better and that = Mercury, but Bennington does not offer Mercury I don't think all outboards in the 45HP to 150HP are reliable, but the Mercury are newer technology and better fuel economy Thanks for the advice!!
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