TroutnMuskieHunter Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) Just got back from my 1500km journey down to the States and brought my "new" ride home!! I want to say thanks to all the guys that sent me replies to my earlier post regarding "buying a boat in the US".... http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=42536 I couldn't believe how easy it was was to get all the paperwork done at the border and get on my way....it took 14 minutes!!! I'll definately will miss the pontoon boat and the 14' Smokercraft but only for a minute ....I'm really looking forward now to start planning a few Lake O trips, Quinte trips and Muskie Hunts... Edited April 16, 2010 by TroutnMuskieHunter
BFSC Kevin Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) Sweeet. Just wondering, what did you pay for the rig? How much was customs etc? I may want to go to the states to pick up a boat- much better selection and prices. *also, was this a private deal or from a dealer? I assume from a dealer would be much easier and less agony(but more $$), since private listings may be a scam. Edited April 15, 2010 by kevin
Paully Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 Sweet ride bud.. This might be a dumb question but i gotta ask.. Whats the difference with a saltwater engine??
kickingfrog Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 Sweet ride bud.. This might be a dumb question but i gotta ask.. Whats the difference with a saltwater engine?? NaCl Seals maybe?
The Urban Fisherman Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 awesome ride dude! How shalow can you fish with one of those babies? Someday, when I upgrade I'd like to get something like this but I'm nervous about being able to fish some sloppy back bays that are only a foot deep...
lew Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 WTG Steve & congrats, that's a great looking boat !! Gonna be a big difference compared to fishing from the 'toon.
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Posted April 15, 2010 Sweeet. How much was customs etc? I may want to go to the states to pick up a boat- much better selection and prices. *also, was this a private deal or from a dealer? I assume from a dealer would be much easier and less agony(but more $$), since private listings may be a scam. Definately private deal!!....customs charges are the GST/PST of the boat/motor and the trailer..
fishingisliving Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 nice! you might notice a small increase in speed from your pontoon.....
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Posted April 15, 2010 awesome ride dude! How shalow can you fish with one of those babies? Someday, when I upgrade I'd like to get something like this but I'm nervous about being able to fish some sloppy back bays that are only a foot deep... I'm not a "sloppy back bay" kinda guy so I won't be able to help ya out... WTG Steve & congrats, that's a great looking boat !! Gonna be a big difference compared to fishing from the 'toon. Thanks Lew!!!!....man I'm just itching to get out....I told the wife I may sleep in it tonight ...she quickly told me otherwise after me being away for 2 days
Fang Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 any particular sites you used to find used fishing boats good ones/bad ones?
TC1OZ Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 Wow you could of told me that was brand spanking new, and I'd believe you! I'm TOTALLY jealous! Beautiful boat. If you want to head down to Erie to hit up the smallies this fall, please PM ME! :D
Dondorfish Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 N-I-C-E! But what can I say - its got my name written all over it! Enjoy Tracker ( Don )
landry Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 I just bought a practically new fish hawk in Iowa for a GREAT price. Second boat I have bought in the U.S. You will typically save about 3 grand on a boat that would cost you 10 - 17 grand here - if you take your time and hunt carefully. Always buy privately - pay cash - and have the boat compression and leak-down tested (lower unit check too). I typed in "sitemash crestliner" to find my fish hawk. It will direct you to a site called jaxed that will list all crestliner fish hawks (for example) for you in North America that are listed on Craigslist, ebay... the newest ones being listed on top. Check it daily and be ready to pounce. The border thing is a piece of cake. PM me if you need more info on the paperwork needed. You pay only PST, GST and 209$ trailer import/safety fee. I don't import the boat planning to flip them - I import boats I would be happy keeping forever, but when the dollar gets close to par it is a good time to shop down south. If you do flip it, it is possible to actually make money after you have used it for a couple of years (if all goes well). Landry
workwear Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 congrads on your new ride........told ya it was easy at the border.....lol....now keep your tax bill reciept ...more than likely they will send you a follow up asking if you did in fact pay the taxes....cheeeeers to the new boat!!
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Posted April 15, 2010 nice! you might notice a small increase in speed from your pontoon..... That was the main incentive Fil on top of getting around to "hot" spots quicker as well as venturing to new bodies of waters now .... any particular sites you used to find used fishing boats good ones/bad ones? I think Landry is pretty acurate...just be patient and make sure you are GOOD AND READY to contact the seller and jump into you vehicle within hours to go get it!!!.....the old saying..."you snooze ya lose" Here are few links: http://newyork.craigslist.org/ http://www.iboats.com/used_boats/ http://www.boatsville.com/browse_used_boats.cfm
Raf Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 any particular sites you used to find used fishing boats good ones/bad ones? I'm curious as well. Nice boat!!
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Posted April 15, 2010 congrads on your new ride........told ya it was easy at the border.....lol....now keep your tax bill reciept ...more than likely they will send you a follow up asking if you did in fact pay the taxes....cheeeeers to the new boat!! Thanks Peter...the border thing was a breeze!....
Gman Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 I'm curious as well. Nice boat!! The most popular sites from my experience are - http://www.walleye.com/boatads.htm http://www.walleyesinc.com/randyt9295/boat.htm https://www.walleyecentral.com/classified/new/searchresults.jsp http://walleye.outdoorsfirst.com/classifieds.asp Lots of great quality previous enjoyed rigs for sale on the above sites with some cross-over adds between them. Hope this helps. Cheers, G.
Whitespinnerbait Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 That is one Gorgeous Boat right there Steve... I noticed it has Four seats..one for Leechman/ one for 24/7/ one for Whitespinnerbait/ and one for you of course..
spincast Posted April 16, 2010 Report Posted April 16, 2010 Very NICE. Hope to get my new to me one tomorrow - more then if the weather permits
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