siwash Posted April 9 Author Report Share Posted April 9 1 minute ago, slwndwn said: He said he got it ready today for you to come see it. He didnt say anything to me about anyone else coming. If you want a boat for 4 adults to be comfortable in, then you need a much bigger boat. lol But wife and a couple kids getting out a few hours, it's fine. 80% of the time it'll be no more than me and one other person, usually my son or a buddy... often, I'm alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slwndwn Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 It should suit you well then. I was in his shop when you posted it's pending. I think he would have said something if it was someone else. Seems like a decent fella. I told him I was there on your behalf so he knew what was up and who. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slwndwn Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 What do the kids call that??? Ghosted? The suspence is killin me. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 Slwndwn, I PM you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 I would spend a couple extra bucks and look at this I've run 4 stroke since 96---I'll never go back to 2 think this guy is on this board https://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-motorboat/hamilton/legend-xcite-164-aluminum-boat-8500/1690295445 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slwndwn Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 44 minutes ago, bushart said: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-motorboat/hamilton/legend-xcite-164-aluminum-boat-8500/1690295445 Way under powered. 25hp for a 14sc is ok but not great. I've had three 14sc's, two with 25's and one with a 30. The 5hp difference in light boats really wakes them up. I've had some long painfull trips with the 25 where the 30 would have given me pony power to get on top of the waves. My buddy had a 16 lund with a 25 and it was a dog. I agree with the 4 strokes. I made the change for the wifes enjoyment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD88 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 I didn’t want to say anything, but yes - one ride with that 25hp and you’d be on marketplace looking for a 50, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, bushart said: I would spend a couple extra bucks and look at this I've run 4 stroke since 96---I'll never go back to 2 think this guy is on this board https://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-motorboat/hamilton/legend-xcite-164-aluminum-boat-8500/1690295445 It's only a 25. Seems a bit underpowered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishing Rod Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 I had a 1996 Princecraft 169 that I sold in 2020 to buy my Ranger Fisherman (same as the red one in the Meme above) Amazing boat and fished better than my Ranger. It had the original 90HP Rude on it and rode very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 I'm wondering if these are the buddies and relatives of the seller!! 😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 13 minutes ago, Fishing Rod said: I had a 1996 Princecraft 169 that I sold in 2020 to buy my Ranger Fisherman (same as the red one in the Meme above) Amazing boat and fished better than my Ranger. It had the original 90HP Rude on it and rode very well. What did you like about it? This one is older. 1990. Wish it had a bigger motor. I think if I like this boat, I could upgrade the motor one day. But not sure how long one should hold on to a boat haul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishing Rod Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 4 minutes ago, siwash said: What did you like about it? This one is older. 1990. Wish it had a bigger motor. I think if I like this boat, I could upgrade the motor one day. But not sure how long one should hold on to a boat haul. I usually fish by myself and this boat has lots of room to get around. You can land a fish from anywhere. 2 people is fine too. A little deeper makes it warmer. Great hole shot and smooth ride when calm. Storage is pretty decent as well. Fit and finish quality was good. If I really hung it out, I could get 34 mph. It was hard to hit 30 with 2 people. I sold it because I live on Cooks Bay / Lake Simcoe and the boat got slammed big time when it got rough. It also leaked because there was a patch at the bottom and it was not repaired properly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 Y'all been very helpful. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slwndwn Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, siwash said: I'm wondering if these are the buddies and relatives of the seller!! 😂😂 Really? If your suspect, move along from it, is my new advise. I wouldnt buy something if I thought I was being Bull'd. No one here has any skin in the game. I went to look at it because it seemed to me like you were going to buy junk and it was close. I dont mind helping anyone if the situation allows, but I think I feel alittle offended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishing Rod Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, Fishing Rod said: I usually fish by myself and this boat has lots of room to get around. You can land a fish from anywhere. 2 people is fine too. A little deeper makes it warmer. Great hole shot and smooth ride when calm. Storage is pretty decent as well. Fit and finish quality was good. If I really hung it out, I could get 34 mph. It was hard to hit 30 with 2 people. I sold it because I live on Cooks Bay / Lake Simcoe and the boat got slammed big time when it got rough. It also leaked because there was a patch at the bottom and it was not repaired properly. BTW I sold this boat for $8500 in 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 20 minutes ago, Fishing Rod said: BTW I sold this boat for $8500 in 2020 Interesting. Seller if the other is asking $8000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 21 minutes ago, Fishing Rod said: BTW I sold this boat for $8500 in 2020 It's a nicer boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slwndwn Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Are you any closer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted April 15 Author Report Share Posted April 15 It's in my garage! brought it home today! Thanks guys 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD88 Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 What boat did you get?! Congrats! Also, did you end up going to see the first boat that started this topic? Was it rough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted April 15 Author Report Share Posted April 15 6 hours ago, DD88 said: What boat did you get?! Congrats! Also, did you end up going to see the first boat that started this topic? Was it rough? The one up north was pretty rough... this is what I ended up this: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted April 15 Author Report Share Posted April 15 (edited) It's not perfect but it appears to be a pretty decent boat. Couple of things (and I'm sure more will come up) will need to be addressed. It's a used older boat - I realize that it'll require some work and money as I own it. One worrying thing was that the compression was off by 30 between the 2 cylinders. He insisted that it ran really well. So we took it out (Owen Sound) and it started easily and ran really well for the 15 min we were out. We will see... Edited April 15 by siwash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 1 hour ago, siwash said: It's not perfect but it appears to be a pretty decent boat. Couple of things (and I'm sure more will come up) will need to be addressed. It's a used older boat - I realize that it'll require some work and money as I own it. One worrying thing was that the compression was off by 30 between the 2 cylinders. He insisted that it ran really well. So we took it out (Owen Sound) and it started easily and ran really well for the 15 min we were out. We will see... NICE RIG >>>CONGRATULATIONS!!! Have a great season! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slwndwn Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 Congrats. Always something with boats. I had problems this morning with my Lowrance. That could be a potential 3k. Use it for the summer and fix in the off season. Old 2 strokes are pretty simple. Have it honed and re-ringed over the winter. Most likely never been done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siwash Posted April 15 Author Report Share Posted April 15 1 hour ago, slwndwn said: Congrats. Always something with boats. I had problems this morning with my Lowrance. That could be a potential 3k. Use it for the summer and fix in the off season. Old 2 strokes are pretty simple. Have it honed and re-ringed over the winter. Most likely never been done. Honed and re-ringed - Can you expand on this ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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