Can you guys help me out.......again?

« **on:** March 17, 2009, 06:46:22 PM »

http://ventura.craigslist.org/boa/1035813157.html

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/1059535356.html

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/1059483461.html

Hey fellas,

These are the boats that I kind of have it narrowed down to plus one more that is a little more expensive but, would be a steal if it works out. I am just not sure where that one is going so keeping my options open. Those of you that chimed in on my last post (and first by the way) thanks alot. That boat turned out to be a P.O.S. so I am giving it another run. Goint to try to look at all of these on Thursday and Friday of this week. If any of you have any knowledge of them that would help me out I would appreciate it. Any other comments are welcomed and I will take them all on board. Thanks in advance and I am looking forward to the summer like you would not believe.

Jimmy

« **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2009, 06:57:47 PM »

Here's my rankings.

1. The Carrerra in Ventura County would be my first choice. Carrerra makes good boats, and that one looks pretty clean.
2. The Ultra, looks like a good boat, but I like the Carrerra better

3. Only if the above 2 really sucked, I might go look at the commander. Not a fan of commander boats, and the amount of bodies on that boat don't look like it was a once in a while deal.

« **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2009, 07:02:19 PM »

Hey Skip, I missed it... Where does the Carrera fall into that mix? I really like that Carrera (except for the ammature interior). The browns keep it away from looking like, as Brad would say, a bag of skittles.

« **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:36:17 PM »

My .02 worth

They are all over priced but asking and getting are 2 diff things. I hate brown boats but I would rate them the same as Lucky did. Commanders are not nearly the quality that Carerras are and that engine compartment looks pretty clean, so it probably has been well cared for. The way that Commander is loaded down I bet it shows some wear and tear in person.

« **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2009, 10:00:23 PM »

Quote from: GlassCutter on March 17, 2009, 09:36:17 PM

My .02 worth

They are all over priced but asking and getting are 2 diff things. I hate brown boats but I would rate them the same as Lucky did. Commanders are not nearly the quality that Carerras are and that engine compartment looks pretty clean, so it probably has been well cared for. The way that Commander is loaded down I bet it shows some wear and tear in person.

I acutally like brown boats, so my vote goes to the carerra, ask the guy for more pics before the drive if you can.

Good Luck!

« **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2009, 10:19:19 PM »

Thanks fellas......again. I am stoked about getting out on the water.

« **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2009, 07:56:12 AM »

Just dont be in a rush to get on the water and "Settle" for something that is gonna cost you in the future!

« **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2009, 08:11:16 AM »

Quote from: OC2Vegas on March 18, 2009, 07:56:12 AM

Just dont be in a rush to get on the water and "Settle" for something that is gonna cost you in the future!

x2 im actually learning from my mistakes

« **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2009, 08:49:40 AM »

If your interested in a V-Drive cruiser I am waiting for pictures from this one...

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/1079940539.html

So he sent me these pictures of the above boat:

« **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:32:16 AM »

Millionaire owner

Who is this guy? I'm looking at that driver's area and thinking the guy must have short or no legs and be really wide at the same time.
Pretty nice setup other than that tho. Under the hull has all the comforts of home and a sun lounge for the passenger plus a blown 500ci V-drive. Kinda funky looking all over but I bet it would be fun to spend time on the water with it.

« **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2009, 06:26:31 PM »

Thanks Vegas. I appreciate you thinking about me. I don't think I want to get into a V-drive though. At least not yet. I found another boat that I am interested in. It's a Commander, I know that is not the favorite of some of you guys, in Temecula. Going to look tomorrow. What do ya think.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/1074631207.html

By the way, I still plan to go and look at that Carrera at a minimum on Friday and hope to look at the other two listed above as well, either tomorrow or Friday.

« **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2009, 06:33:27 PM »

I saw that one a while ago, Good looking boat!

« **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2009, 06:36:04 PM »

$10200. seems a little high, but offer low and let him decide how bad he wants to sell it.

If he doesn't want to deal, keep looking, you'll find what you're looking for with a price thats right.

« **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2009, 06:38:50 PM »

Quote from: crewchief22 on March 18, 2009, 06:36:04 PM

$10200. seems a little high, but offer low and let him decide how bad he wants to sell it.

If he doesn't want to deal, keep looking, you'll find what you're looking for with a price thats right.

That is my thought exactly. I am in a hurry.......sort of. $:-\$ I just don't want to hurry up and take it in the ARSE! The guy with the Carrera seems to be pretty cool. He told me what B.O.A.T. stands for. I had never heard although i am sure you all have. Break Out Another Thousand. Pretty funny.

« **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2009, 08:04:31 PM »

One thing I noticed that is important to how I boat, is that I see very little room for the storage of large ice chests or wakeboards/skis. The more people you carry and the farther you go, the more necessary it becomes to take lots of food and drink with you. Those ski lockers in the floor are not always that big and I don't know how you would position a full size ice chest so that it would not be in the way.
Also important, if you boat with kids or women is figure in the cost of a bimini cover if the boat doesn't already have one.

AND DO NOT BUY any boat without a test drive first. Elsinore, Silverwood, Puddingstone are all fine for that purpose and that is the smartest move you will make in buying a first boat IMO. Good luck.

« **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2009, 09:06:10 PM »

Did you not see the whole "cuddy cabin" that boat had? Plenty of room for crap! I would bet that cabin has a shaggin bed in it also!

« **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2009, 09:52:17 PM »

Quote from: alamojimmy on March 18, 2009, 06:26:31 PM

Thanks Vegas. I appreciate you thinking about me. I don't think I want to get into a V-drive though. At least not yet.

He ruled that one out. I read pretty gud.

« **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:06:18 PM »

Quote from: GlassCutter on March 18, 2009, 09:52:17 PM

Quote from: alamojimmy on March 18, 2009, 06:26:31 PM
Thanks Vegas. I appreciate you thinking about me. I don't think I want to get into a V-drive though. At least not yet.

He ruled that one out. I read pretty gud.

Ya, I saw that! But its still a cool lil boat....Seating could be rearanged!

« **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:11:14 PM »

Heres another mini day cruiser (Pretty Nice Jet) for $5000

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/1081491347.html

« **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2009, 05:22:24 PM »

Settled on a pretty sweet Commander. I'll post pictures and specs once I pick it up and bring it home. Hopefully tomorrow. Thanks again for all the help and see you on the river.

Jimmy

« **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2009, 12:36:53 PM »

Ooops

« **Reply #21 on:** March 25, 2009, 07:33:05 PM »

Jimmy,
While I don't have the seat time as some of these folks, I have been around boats all my life, and last year I "settled" for a Commander too. While the manufacturer himself may or not be a little flaky, the boat has been awesome. Absolutely turnkey, and handles excellent. As some of the others said in their posts, it's mostly about how the boat has been treated. If any care has been given to your Commander at all, you prolly got yourself a gem! Enjoy.

Steve

« **Reply #22 on:** March 25, 2009, 08:48:13 PM »

« **Reply #23 on:** March 26, 2009, 06:08:43 AM »

Quote from: steve4xfun on March 25, 2009, 07:33:05 PM

Jimmy,
While I don't have the seat time as some of these folks, I have been around boats all my life, and last year I "settled" for a Commander too. While the manufacturer himself may or not be a little flaky, the boat has been awesome. Absolutely turnkey, and handles excellent. As some of the others said in their posts, it's mostly about how the boat has been treated. If any care has been given to your Commander at all, you prolly got yourself a gem! Enjoy.

Steve

Thanks for the info Steve. Aquaholic can attest to how well the boat has been taken care of. I love it. I got a great deal on it and I am stoked to be on the water.

« **Reply #24 on:** March 26, 2009, 06:09:39 AM »

Quote from: AQUAHOLIC on March 25, 2009, 08:48:13 PM

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