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Title: Spokane boat show
Post by: asmith on January 25, 2016, 05:34:11 PM: Starts this weekend, the 30th. Anyone else going? Im in the market for my first fishing boat for the family. Anyone have any advice for boat shopping, what to look for, what to avoid, etc.? Thanks
Title: Re: Spokane boat show
Post by: Fshnpole on January 25, 2016, 05:54:41 PM: I'll be there. No real advice on purchasing a boat I have been looking at new and used ones for about a year. (I like to do my research). I think best money is spent on a well maintaned used one, but it depends on what your looking for.

Have fun
Title: Re: Spokane boat show
Post by: asmith on January 28, 2016, 11:34:29 AM: I guess I'll just use my Google ninja skills and wing it :chuckle:
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Post by: lonnie197272 on January 30, 2016, 04:20:16 PM: It all depends on what you are looking to spend. I just bought a boat from Dan at valley marine. It is my second boat from them first was a used, and just bought a new 2016 Lund. He is great to work with and has several options to choose from. Whether it's a Lund, crestliner, Lowe or pleasure boat. I would certainly talk to them and see what your opinion is. If you have questions PM me. I know that buying used is kinda scary unless you have it thoroughly inspected, and you can get a really nice new boat for not a whole lot more that has a warranty. Just saying. Good luck.
Title: Re: Spokane boat show
Post by: asmith on January 30, 2016, 06:39:43 PM: Well, got my boat. Will get it in about 2 weeks. Starweld 2000dc with 150 merc, ipilot 80lb thrust. Has seating for 8 with a ski tower over the motor. Dual axal trailer with electric and surge brakes. Spent almost 7 hours there talking to all the sales people and doing Internet research at the same time. I think I did alright. Going to be some great times ahead for my family.

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Title: Re: Spokane boat show
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 30, 2016, 08:49:07 PM: :tup: Good looking rig!
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Post by: Blacklab on January 31, 2016, 09:49:20 AM: :tup:
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Post by: WaHeadhunter on February 01, 2016, 06:37:26 PM: Mama wants a pontoon, I want this one :)
Title: Re: Spokane boat show
Post by: asmith on February 02, 2016, 02:11:01 PM: That was a cool looking boat there.

This is the one mama wanted, I had to put a stop to that! Lol :chuckle:

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Post by: C-Money on February 02, 2016, 02:35:44 PM: Those Starwelds are nice boats!! Great choice!! :tup:
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Post by: bhawley76 on February 02, 2016, 03:02:46 PM: I will be there, Cant wait to see what I can"t afford :chuckle:
Title: Re: Spokane boat show
Post by: Carl on February 02, 2016, 04:15:42 PM: I want to go and see what's available out there and 💰💰

Carl