WV1951 said:Don't know where you are located, but look around on craigslist, fb marketplace, and see if some used one are around. There is no reason to buy new, when there might be some used semi v's in your area. Should be able to save at least half off a new.
I will never buy a boat like this used,especially off craigslist. I have bought and sold well over 100 outboards on Craigslist and I never lie or b.s people,unfortunately most other people on Craigslist are not like me and are not truthful,I've learned the hard way with boats. I will never buy a used aluminum boat off craigslist just because I've had bad luck with them,I've had great luck with outboards, mostly 2 strokes is all I buy and sell because their simple,they need spark,fuel,pumping water and compression and your in there. As far as aluminum boats I've bought they usually end up leaking so I rather buy new so I know every minute that's on that boat,how it was taken care of. Now I may buy a fiberglass one down the line if I find a fairly newer one for a decent price. I just don't trust most people on Craigslist because they lie so much. I never understood lying to people, it's rediculous and really messed up. All my experiences buying engines has been fairly good but buying boat packages not so good. Believe me I look them over real good to but it's hard to see everything until you take it home and then pick it apart and once it goes in the water. So in short,I rather buy any boat new.