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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: vintage240zracer on June 10, 2014, 03:01:46 PM

Title: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: vintage240zracer on June 10, 2014, 03:01:46 PM: Hey all! Been cruising this board for the last 6 mos and you all seem very helpful. :o Been looking for my first Jet Boat (practical vs. really want that one), though I've been around them since I was 10, mostly Sanger Hydro's in mid late 70's. I have had 2 Polaris' for 17 years now and worked on my Dad's Tri hull and old Aluminum fishing boats since I was using them since I was a kid.
So I was at the river this weekend and ran across this Essex. There does not seem to be a lot of them out there in a 20.5, just going by all my google searches /
Looking for a little advice, comments, what to look for, value, etc.
It is a 1993 Essex Espirit Magnum, 454, Berkeley jet, hyd jetovator, dual batteries, Hydraulic deck lid, all original interior, well maintained (from what I can tell), new starter, alt, rebuilt carb, tune up. It is a 2 owner boat and always garaged. I can get it for $5,000.00

JW
Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: vintage240zracer on June 10, 2014, 03:05:51 PM: Sorry pics took a little bit to load!
Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: steves86ta on June 10, 2014, 03:18:50 PM: for 5k i'd be all over that thing. it looks clean as hell
Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: muffbro on June 10, 2014, 03:49:19 PM: looks good

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Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: carrera202 on June 10, 2014, 03:51:31 PM: Quote from: steves86ta on June 10, 2014, 03:18:50 PM
for 5k i'd be all over that thing. it looks clean as hell
x2 that looks like a killer deal to run with I've seen a few and from what I have seen they are built pretty good also

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Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: jimpen on June 10, 2014, 03:52:26 PM: Looks good take it for a quick spin.

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Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: 1979cudal on June 10, 2014, 03:54:41 PM: X2 on taking a test ride in it and if it runs well that's a steal of a deal

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Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: vintage240zracer on June 10, 2014, 04:22:50 PM: Some more pics I just received- Sounds like I better get this dude! pretty stock, but I am a very savy with motors and can upgrade later-
Well back out to the River for sure very soon.
JW
Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: steves86ta on June 10, 2014, 04:49:08 PM: Looks like a killer deal

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Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: More2LifeThanMPG on June 10, 2014, 06:47:21 PM: I'd be all over that! That's a 8-9k boat if it's running.

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Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: rush1 on June 10, 2014, 07:32:00 PM: That's what I paid for my commander and at the price if you don't I will nice boat

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Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: JTMoney on June 10, 2014, 08:15:11 PM: Ya what's the dudes number. I can call him and ask some questions. 😜

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Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: RiverRat474 on June 11, 2014, 04:08:49 AM: 5k for an open bow that looks that clean I expect the next pic will be in your driveway lol

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Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: 5150whiteboy on June 11, 2014, 06:28:39 AM: If you don't buy this thing LMK I know of a guy looking for a clean open bow and for that price he will jump on it!!

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Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: sandeggo on June 11, 2014, 12:05:19 PM: my buddy has the same boat, they are pretty heavy but good riding boats. you can cruise right over rollers i would normally be flinching for.
Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: vintage240zracer on June 11, 2014, 03:55:16 PM: Quote from: sandeggo on June 11, 2014, 12:05:19 PM
my buddy has the same boat, they are pretty heavy but good riding boats. you can cruise right over rollers i would normally be flinching for.
Good info to know- Actually I find that a positive if I take up the lake- ;D

JW
Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: vintage240zracer on June 12, 2014, 08:30:00 AM: Quote from: 5150whiteboy on June 11, 2014, 06:28:39 AM
If you don't buy this thing LMK I know of a guy looking for a clean open bow and for that price he will jump on it!!

SRC

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I would, but it is now a done deal- Out to the river on the 20th to pick up after the test ride
Looking forward to seeing you on the River - See ya in the Willow Valley area !
Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: 5150whiteboy on June 12, 2014, 09:36:11 AM: Hopefully it all goes well and u have a new boat!!!

SRC

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Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: vintage240zracer on June 20, 2014, 10:54:59 AM: Anyone going to be out in the MV area Sat afternoon. Will be cruzin in my new ride!!
Wave if you see me!!

JW
Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: Handi-Crack on June 20, 2014, 06:23:54 PM: Damon good buy man we jumped in head first eyes closed and still paying for it.
Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: tgossett22 on June 20, 2014, 08:39:17 PM: Congratulations!!

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Title: Re: Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!
Post by: 5150whiteboy on June 21, 2014, 12:10:18 AM: Great find!!! Congrats on the new float

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