LostAnotherOne Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 This will be my first boat and I have a cap of $3000. Cant get anything pretty but looking for a 14' aluminum with hopefully a 4 stroke, but most likely it will be a 2 stroke. My question for you guys is when is the best time of the year to get it? I keep saying spring, but would it be smart to grab one now. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mukluk Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 I would say "jump on buying one now in the off season". Might get a better deal as some may not want to pay storage or winterizing fee etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Buying a boat in the Spring is about as smart as buying a sled in December! Issue is most guys know that and even though they plan to sell they won't do so until Spring when there's an open, higher priced, market for their boat. Buy now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtracc Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Well, the more expensive and bigger the boat the better the deal. End of season would be your best bet. A 14 ft tin is not that hard to store and not that hard to sell. Where as a larger boat like a bass boat or deep v takes up space and money to store so the faster the seller can get rid of it the better. If I was selling my tin boat my price wouldn't be that flexible as I can sell it any time. I store in my back yard upside down on the trailer, easy. My 18 ft crestliner takes up my garage, plus I have to plug in all my batties.... Keep your eyes peeled and ear to the ground, you'll find a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhunter Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Kijiji has tonnes of boats for sale right now If you wait till spring it will be late June before you get one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Yep! Start looking now. 3 grand this time of year gets you a very decent rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Lawn mowers in the fall. Snowblowersin the spring. Same applies to boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 My boat will be for sale in the spring....but ya aint getting it for 3 grand.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 List your wants and needs and get looking. Buy when you see the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) I know of a great 14ft starcraft with 15 honda 4 stroke on a galvanized trailer for sale right now. Its just down the rd from big cliff......nice deep and wide tinny. Just sayin.....asking $3000 S. Edited October 22, 2015 by Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostAnotherOne Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 PM sent to Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Now is the time to buy. The hard part is sitting in your boat in the garage all winter pretending you're out on the lake!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 I know of a great 14ft starcraft with 15 honda 4 stroke on a galvanized trailer for sale right now. Its just down the rd from big cliff......nice deep and wide tinny. Just sayin.....asking $3000 S. Buy this if the motor is decent. I have an SF14 starcraft as my duckboat with a 20, and it's a solid boat. I ran it previously with a 15, and it's just fine for fishing. The only time you want more power is carrying heavy decoy rigs for duck hunting. To answer the original question, buy now if you have the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Spring you will find more options but you will pay more money. Fall is the time to find a deal as guys that are "done" won't want to bother winterizing/storing there old rig. I just found a boat this week similar to what you are looking for. 14' with a 2-stroke and I came in well under your budget. Spring I got work to do re doing floors and carpet but that's part of the "deal" Good luck in your search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostAnotherOne Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Thanks guys for the advice. I decided I'm going to act now instead of spring so hopefully I can get it out for some November musky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettiop Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Thanks guys for the advice. I decided I'm going to act now instead of spring so hopefully I can get it out for some November musky. This is what i did last fall...ended up getting a sweet boat for a good price and managed to get out and catch a few musky before the season ended. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 The fall is the best time to buy a used boat, without question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 I know of a great 14ft starcraft with 15 honda 4 stroke on a galvanized trailer for sale right now. Its just down the rd from big cliff......nice deep and wide tinny. Just sayin.....asking $3000 S. Is that the one down across the road from Lunge Haven? I went down there but there is no sign or or anything on the boat, (was on a black trailer) tried knocking on the door but no one answered, I'll try again this evening. I did go out to 36 and down the other way to Pleasent Point but the only other one I saw didn't have a motor on it and it looked like it needed a lot of TLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 That's the one Cliff. He had a sign on it a few days ago, with a price of $3000 firm. I thought the trailer was galvanized, but maybe not. Its a starcraft with a honda on the back though. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2fan Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 My next door neighbour just bought a mid 90's 16 ft side console springbok with 20 hp 2 stroke Yamaha, trailer, fish finder, trolling motor for 2900.00. Very decent boat he has already painted it, and redid the carpeting said that cost him just over 300.00.... Now if the wind would ever die down when he is off we might get out fishing in it before the snow flies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 That's the one Cliff. He had a sign on it a few days ago, with a price of $3000 firm. I thought the trailer was galvanized, but maybe not. Its a starcraft with a honda on the back though. S. Wind was pretty bad here yesterday, sign might have blown off, I'll go knock on the door tonight or tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 PM sent with contact information. Let us know how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 PM sent with contact information. Let us know how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew3 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Not sure where you live but there is a nice Legend for sale in the Burlington Post. Should be able to find it on line. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 When most are hanging up the fishing gear and later. Would be better served if you can test it on the water as testing an outboard in a driveway wont tell you how it will perform on the water and tough to tell if there are and leaks in the hull. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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