HUMBLER1647545517 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I have a guy that may be interested in trading his 2011 Stingray 185 LX for my 1970 GTO. I've considered some go fast boats but not sure its a wise idea for a first boat. Thoughts on Stingray? I like that a dealer is a few miles from my house...;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 They say the second happiest day in a man's life is when he buys a boat. The first happiest day is when he sells it. Don't know that much about GTOs but I would imagine that your 70 is an appreciating asset where a boat is a depreciating asset that requires lots of maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledhead36 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUMBLER1647545517 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I'm not too hung up on the appreciation/depreciation. I'm not making any money off the GTO based on what I've invested over the last 10 years. And its getting to a point where I need to drop some serious coin to get it to a place I'd be happy with it (ie full frame off). Concerned more about whether or not a Stingray is a good boat vs some other brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 I'm not too hung up on the appreciation/depreciation. I'm not making any money off the GTO based on what I've invested over the last 10 years. And its getting to a point where I need to drop some serious coin to get it to a place I'd be happy with it (ie full frame off). Concerned more about whether or not a Stingray is a good boat vs some other brands. Both Sam's and Anthony's red boats were Stingrays. Both were late 80s maybe they can chime in. I believe Stingrays are more on the entry level site of boat manufactures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Take a look at these first. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHECKMATE-WHITE-502-BRAVO-OUTDRIVE-OFFSHORE-NEEDS-NOTHING-COVER-CUDDY-FINANCING-/231009974481?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item35c94478d1#ht_500wt_1182 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Checkmate-Convincor-25-foot-454-mag-/141004738531?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item20d4898fe3&vxp=mtr#ht_500wt_1182 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Checkmate-Maxxum-229-502-390-HP-silent-choice-/181164966123?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item2a2e4600eb#ht_500wt_1182 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/24-ft-checkmate-/171065797050?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item27d450e9ba&vxp=mtr#ht_500wt_1182 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 This looks like a good buy. http://www.kunkelsmarine.com/1997-checkmate-convincor-220/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUMBLER1647545517 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Lol, that last one is sold. I already tried to buy it off of him. I mean really, update your site instead of crushing someone. I may hold off for a CM though, we'll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Lol, that last one is sold. I already tried to buy it off of him. I mean really, update your site instead of crushing someone. I may hold off for a CM though, we'll see... Are you using http://www.searchtempest.com ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUMBLER1647545517 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Just keep looking I'm sure more will start to pop up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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