Guest Johnny Bass Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I found 8 dealers in Ontario =detail&tx_spdirectory_pi1[modifier]=search&tx_spdirectory_pi1[sword]=Ontario&tx_spdirectory_pi1[value]=324"]Keelshield dealers in Ontario http://www.bridgeyachts.com/index.php?product=KS12WH Woah!$500 is a little steep. Maybe if I planned on keeping it for a long time I would consider it. But its good to know for future considerations. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Woah!$500 is a little steep. Maybe if I planned on keeping it for a long time I would consider it. But its good to know for future considerations. Thanks. Not sure where you got the $500 from. KeelShield should be less than $50.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskieWannabe Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Just to clarify, the boat is 1495 lbs...even if you take away the motor you are still looking at aroun 1200lbs, if not a bit more. I think your 600lb is way off, just check those specs again.... As a sidebar though, it does look pretty good. Sometimes those basic boats are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I believe the boat itself does weigh 660 but the 1495 lbs is based on the boat/motor/half a tank of gas/all accessories/ fishing tackle/ and two men and their supply of beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Not sure where you got the $500 from. KeelShield should be less than $50.00. I forget exactly John, but the KeelShield for my Skeeter was around $200 and I had to install it myself. Their certainly not cheap but should protect the glass if I decide to beach it for whatever reason.....hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappn Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I have a 1989 Doral 16FT Fiber glass boat and it's dry...does not leak at all. I would say you can only make a decision knowing the application your going to use it for. An aluminum boat being dragged on shore over stone's and rocks in time will cause issues as well. With Fiberglass unless you gouge it or put a hole in it....I don't see how it would ever leak. The Hull Guard is a great idea. I have had both Fiberglass and Aluminum and I have to say that the fiberglass in the similar comparison is heavier and the one piece solid construction allows it to handle the waves/rough water better (I would say this applies to 15-17ft boats). I don't however beach my unit to swim....I just jump out in the middle of the lake and climb back in when I'm done. I would hate to even drag a new Aluminum unit on land...but I am very Anal when it comes to things like that. I have had Rivets pop and that's not fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 (edited) Not sure where you got the $500 from. KeelShield should be less than $50.00. The link he supplied says $449 http://www.bridgeyac...?product=KS12WH I'm pretty sure the boat specs said the boat is exactly 660lbs. http://boatlandcanada.ca/index.php?option=com_boatcom&Itemid=277&task=specs Some girls I bring fishing can't swim so we have to beach the boat. Edited July 28, 2010 by Johnny Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Yeah Johnny, but others sell it or something like it. I gave you the link to them because you said there are no dealers in Canada and they have a web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 If you are only planning to keep a boat for two years, you may want to consider buying second hand. Otherwise your going to take a big hit on depreciation. A two year old boat will sell for a lot less than new... a seven year old boat may not be much cheaper than a five year old boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 (edited) If you are only planning to keep a boat for two years, you may want to consider buying second hand. Otherwise your going to take a big hit on depreciation. A two year old boat will sell for a lot less than new... a seven year old boat may not be much cheaper than a five year old boat. Yes but your already getting a deal and a half.I can still sell it for a good price) I've been looking for a few months now and even used? People want too much for their rigs. The ones that are great deals are priced around 20G's.(give or take). My bro wanted to spend around 10G's give or take. Anyways, I'm not sure if my bro is going to buy it now. Plus I dont think I will be doing much fishing this season. I'm due for surgery to the thumb in 2 weeks and it will take 8 weeks to heal. Edited July 29, 2010 by Johnny Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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