mikehoncho79

I’ve definitely got the fever! That’s why I’ve kinda slowed myself down here, asked some questions of you guys, and I’m gonna take some time to think on it all a little bit. There is so much more to boat ownership than one realizes sometimes. Thank you all for your valuable input, I truly do appreciate it!

The low hours is a product of a retiree buying his dream boat and then not having anyone to go with him as often as he’d like. I work with his son in law, very good people I just worry too much with the unknown.

Thanks for all the input guys! Based on the opti alone I believe I’ll pass on this one!

That’s what I’ve been reading on, seems some say if they’ve made it this long they are probably ok, but with having low hours that worries me about that issue. Maybe it just hasn’t popped up yet!

Just curious as to everyone’s thoughts on “boat values” per NADA. There is a boat for sale locally from a gentleman that has taken very good care of it. He’s asking above book value but I’m just curious as to how much value is added when you know how the boat has been treated? The boat is a 2000 model ranger 518VX, it looks like it’s maybe six months old. In the water less than 50 times, with less than 100 hours on the original 200HP optimax. Boat books for about $15,500 and he is asking 15,900 down from 17,000 originally. Just curious as to you guys opinions on bothe the boat and the price.

Thanks everyone!!

I been lurking around here for a month or so now just reading, studying, and trying to learn a little. I'm fairly new to bass fishing, I haven't done any in about 15 years. My last good reel was a zebco 33! My oh my how things are different now! Thanks in advance for all the help, and sorry for any of those dumb questions I will inevitably ask!