Anybody snag a Boat deal at the show?

[GeorgeJ]

Hey guys I didn't get a chance to go to the Spring Fishing show this year but wonder if there were any outstanding deals on boats there. I found what I think was a decent deal a couple a couple of weeks ago, last years model bought when dollar was at par about $1200 less than an 09 so the dealer passed that on to me. Did Boats seem priced real good? I read another post where tackle and stuff wasn't priced that great. I'm still looking for a 20 to 25 hp motor too if anyone noticed any real good deals on one...

Edited February 16, 2009 by GeorgeJ

[danbouck]

Didn't look too much at the boats this year. But did notice that the boat I bought last year is now $3000 more and nothing has changed on it.

[tdotfisherman]

Deals on boats were far and few between.. everyone's raising their prices, even with a recession.. and most of the dealers throw a whack of unnecessary extra taxes and fees on top.. you see a boat for $14,999 sticker price, and once everything is all worked out it's somehow out to over $20,000.. what a rip off.. I think i'm going to be going the used route..

[lunkerbasshunter]

there are some boat dealers out there that are selling off 2008 models for way cheaper then the 2009s that is the route i would go if you are stuck on buying new.

 

cheers!

[Gerritt]

Looking for a boat???... Have I got a deal for you!

 

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[maybe]

The Sportsmen's Show hasn't been on yet - it's March 18-22.

 

No clue about the boat prices at the Toronto International Boat Show and the Spring Fishing & Boat Show, sorry.

[nancur373]

Didn't look into the boats much at the fishing show. But the one that did stick out at me was a boat for 37,999.00 with a fishing show special of 36,199.00. A 'WHOPPING' savings of 1,800.00. Give me a break!

[hirk]

Guys it's simple, 95% of the product comes from the US and our dollar tanked resulting in 2009 product being about 15%-20% more before even allowing for the normal yr.-yr. 2-3% inflationary increases.If you can find what you want in an 08' you will save huge compared to 09' because the dealers purchased this product with close to PAR money.

[GeorgeJ]

The Sportsmen's Show hasn't been on yet - it's March 18-22.

 

No clue about the boat prices at the Toronto International Boat Show and the Spring Fishing & Boat Show, sorry.

Sorry, yes I meant Spring Fishing and Boat Show

[GeorgeJ]

Guys it's simple, 95% of the product comes from the US and our dollar tanked resulting in 2009 product being about 15%-20% more before even allowing for the normal yr.-yr. 2-3% inflationary increases.If you can find what you want in an 08' you will save huge compared to 09' because the dealers purchased this product with close to PAR money.

Yup I saved $1200 on my 08 Grizzly 1448 AWL and matching trailer vs buying the same thing 09 model year. The lower dollar is about to take it's toll on automobiles and a whole lot more.