The good boat deal thread

headduck · Aug 16, 2022

Found this gent in Port Angeles. Pyramid anchors about $2.75 per lb. Picked up a 15lber for $40.

Also affordable downrigger balls.

He recycles spent rounds from the local gun club.

Anchors drift boat - sporting goods - by owner - sale

Drift boat lead pyramid anchors will make to size or. 20lbs $55.00, 25lbs $65.00, 30lbs $80.00, 40lbs $100.00

olympic.craigslist.org

headduck · Aug 28, 2022

2 boats $300. Not the higher end, obviously, but easy way to get a couple folks on the water.

Fishing pontoon boats - boats - by owner - marine sale

Like new - 2 fishing pontoon boats Complete with all assy. $300.00 for both- Paid $500.00 each Easy to assy and fun to use- Great for fishing and more!

olympic.craigslist.org

NRC · Aug 30, 2022

18’ Uforia Center Console - boats - by owner - marine sale

Up for sale is my Uforia 18' offshore center console custom built in 2019. Draft is 10” beam is 5’6”. The boat is powered by a 2018 Evinrude Etec 90hp with 77 hours on the outboard sitting on a rock...

bellingham.craigslist.org

Someone please buy this and take me fishing in it.

Long_Rod_Silvers · Aug 30, 2022

NRC said:
18’ Uforia Center Console - boats - by owner - marine sale

Up for sale is my Uforia 18' offshore center console custom built in 2019. Draft is 10” beam is 5’6”. The boat is powered by a 2018 Evinrude Etec 90hp with 77 hours on the outboard sitting on a rock...

bellingham.craigslist.org

Someone please buy this and take me fishing in it.

Seriously. And take me too - I'll bring snacks.

Long_Rod_Silvers · Aug 30, 2022

Maybe she says yes. Fingers crossed.

Long_Rod_Silvers · Aug 30, 2022

Damn....

NRC · Aug 30, 2022

Long_Rod_Silvers said:
Damn....
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Who’s to say it’s not a pirate ship??

Long_Rod_Silvers · Aug 30, 2022

NRC said:
Who’s to say it’s not a pirate ship??

I tried...

RCF · Aug 31, 2022

8 ft fly fishing pram - boats - by owner - marine sale

8 ft fiberglass pram with Scotty anchor mounts plus 2 anchors, 2 Stealth fly rod holders , sawyer oars, also has bench seat if wanted

seattle.craigslist.org

Buzzy · Aug 31, 2022

Right here on this site, a GREAT deal:

FS - Spring Creek Pram /Hummingbird 120 - $1,200

Spring Creek 8' pram. Comes with Hummingbird 120 fish finder. KBO Cataract 6 1/2' oars. Scotty rod holder and Anchor pulley on stern, bow anchor pulley. Comes with anchors and approximately 45' of anchor line for each anchor. Comes with wheels for transporting into lakes.

www.pnwflyfishing.com

doublespey · Aug 31, 2022

NRC said:
18’ Uforia Center Console - boats - by owner - marine sale

Up for sale is my Uforia 18' offshore center console custom built in 2019. Draft is 10” beam is 5’6”. The boat is powered by a 2018 Evinrude Etec 90hp with 77 hours on the outboard sitting on a rock...

bellingham.craigslist.org

Someone please buy this and take me fishing in it.

Looks like an awesome boat for inshore saltwater. I contacted Trevor but he'd just sent the boat to South Dakota where he's moving, so no Uforia for me.

kerrys · Aug 31, 2022

doublespey said:
Looks like an awesome boat for inshore saltwater. I contacted Trevor but he'd just sent the boat to South Dakota where he's moving, so no Uforia for me.

That could have been a Salish Sea fishing machine. What the hell is he going to use it for in South Dakota? Fishing Lake Oahe?

_WW_ · Sep 4, 2022

A steal at this price!

Fishing Float Boat - boats - by owner - marine sale

Bucks Bags South Fork Float Boat in very good condition. No rips, tears or punctures and does not leak. Includes oars and anchor.

skagit.craigslist.org

headduck · Sep 7, 2022

14 foot Cataraft pontoon raft - sporting goods - by owner - sale

Great condition. No patches. 14 x 21 Maxxon pontoons. They are in great shape and hold air amazing. I have all the mesh storage pouches still, they just aren't currently on it. Creek Company frame....

olympic.craigslist.org

Looks pretty fair.

Nick Clayton · Sep 8, 2022

NRC said:
18’ Uforia Center Console - boats - by owner - marine sale

Up for sale is my Uforia 18' offshore center console custom built in 2019. Draft is 10” beam is 5’6”. The boat is powered by a 2018 Evinrude Etec 90hp with 77 hours on the outboard sitting on a rock...

bellingham.craigslist.org

Someone please buy this and take me fishing in it.

That boat has been for sale for about a year now. Original asking price was close to twice what is being asked in that ad.

I would have seriously considered it a year ago before buying my Ranger but I just don't want anything to do with an Etech

Evan B · Sep 8, 2022

Nick Clayton said:
That boat has been for sale for about a year now. Original asking price was close to twice what is being asked in that ad.

I would have seriously considered it a year ago before buying my Ranger but I just don't want anything to do with an Etech

I've heard the E-Tech is actually a great motor, probably the only really good one Evinrude ever did (mainly because it was actually Bombardier that made it). Only issue is getting service. That'll be hard and harder as years go on.

Nick Clayton · Sep 8, 2022

Evan B said:
I've heard the E-Tech is actually a great motor, probably the only really good one Evinrude ever did (mainly because it was actually Bombardier that made it). Only issue is getting service. That'll be hard and harder as years go on.

I've heard plenty of good, and plenty of bad about Etechs. My problem is that I've seen first hand far more bad than good.

That has been enough for me to decide never to mess with one. Add in the fact that I have no interest in burning oil, that Evinrude is no longer around, and every one Ive been around is louder than hell, and it's a hard pass for me.

Not saying they are inherently bad. But the issues I've seen with them, added with those other factors make them a deal breaker for me personally.

Evan B · Sep 8, 2022

Nick Clayton said:
I've heard plenty of good, and plenty of bad about Etechs. My problem is that I've seen first hand far more bad than good.

That has been enough for me to decide never to mess with one. Add in the fact that I have no interest in burning oil, that Evinrude is no longer around, and every one Ive been around is louder than hell, and it's a hard pass for me.

Not saying they are inherently bad. But the issues I've seen with them, added with those other factors make them a deal breaker for me personally.

Yeah I mean, I'd never have one. I'm a Honda man. But I've known a few with them and they seemed solid. But I don't doubt they had their issues, too.

mark wlker · Sep 8, 2022

Here's our "good deal/weekend" addition.
Sorry for the f****d up sideways pics. No matter which way I turn this GD I phone 13, pics are always messed up. Hate my phone intensely! POS!

Nick Clayton · Sep 8, 2022

Evan B said:
Yeah I mean, I'd never have one. I'm a Honda man. But I've known a few with them and they seemed solid. But I don't doubt they had their issues, too.

Funny enough I've never actually owned a Honda, but I'm a big fan. Currently have almost 2500 hours on the pair hanging on the boat I run down here. 2500 flawless hours. I broke these motors in and have put every single hour on them except 2 days that another captain ran for me. Put a thousand or so on the pair prior to those.

They're not flashy or sexy, but Honda just gets the job done day in, day out.

I've had great luck with Yamaha, and so far I absolutely love the 115 Merc ProXS on my Ranger, though it just cracked one hundred hours so still a long ways to go on that one.

Every company makes good motors and every company has some lemons. I've heard plenty of happy Etech owners, no doubt. For me though, I choose to steer clear.