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I am looking for an offshore boat 24' to 28'. Must have trailer, preferably outboard as I plan to replace it with a new 250, dont really trust a used engine going offshore. If anyone has one out there that is for sale let me know.
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subsailor · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:31 pm Post subject:

nobody?
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kingtender · Flour Bluffian in training Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 436

http://www.2coolfishing.org/classifieds/mojoClassified/86/0/0/0/22/a//

check ebay, the hull truth, boattraderonline.com,

alphabet15 · Pony Mullet Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 57

Not sure what you are looking for but TPW is selling some used boats. These are well broken in but if you are looking for a project they may work. I think most of the motors are spare parts.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/surplus/

subsailor · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:29 pm Post subject:

yeah i would like to just find a good hull and go from there.
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juanpescado · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject:

My ex used to work for TPWD , they used to run some very nice Makos in the size range your looking for , if it is true they are selling or doing the auction thing it would be worth your time to look into it ...
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Howie · Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:11 am Post subject:

You might concider taking your time. Reposesion of boats is growing fast. In California alone it's grown 200% this year. Or ....
http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/gsaauctions/ ......... Just click on the boats section. You might find something dirt cheap here. Dealers buy these then resale.
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FlakMan · Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:29 am Post subject: used offshore boats

You just stated a very tough question. You need to do some serious research and then consider your skills and budget. I have seeen guys buying old Mako's, Bertrams and do most of the re-building work themsleves to get a great boat. If you have a limited budget and still want to go offshore then wait for good weather and get a used 17-ft Boston Whaler with a modern 4-cycle engine, hydraulic trim tabs and a good Rule pump. and put lots of stainless hand rails around it.

If I was looking at a new single engine offshore boat I would look today at a used 31' Oceanmaster (good one will run you $15,000 for just the hull - but will need new paint and gelcote) and put one of the 350 HP Yamaha V8s with a 30" shaft on a on it hung off a Armstrong Positive Floatation Outboard Bracket with swim platform and ladder and add some good trim tabs. Boat is built like a rock and engine is too!