Boat Picking off the Side of the Road - What Does $11,500 to $79,000 Get You?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- Anyone who has shopped for a new or used boat knows the challenge, especially if looking for a cheap boat. They are just not many to be found. I spent the morning of November 15, 2020 driving the roads of the North Fork of Long Island hoping to find an affordable boat. I found 3 (none listed on any of the major boat sales sites). Let me know what you think.
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Awesome video. I've seen two of those boats driving around town so it was fun to see you go over them. Do more of these.
please keep these kind of shows coming through the not so fishy months
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Love this video, please do more when not fishing, learned a lot already from you on those 3 boats, thanks!
I like these types of videos, thanks John. I want to buy a boat but have no clue, so your knowledge is appreciated
Like this Vid. Keep them coming, especially in the winter.
I like doing exactly this. Looking at boats. I do it virtually most of the time online. Some pretty cool options you showed there. Most boats seem way overpriced nowadays.
I hope you do more of these. Ive been looking at boats in the age class of the F23.
Awesome video! I would love to see more videos like this
Love the video and great to see our beautiful east end on your channel. 😊
I love your boat videos and see enough fishing videos on YT. I completely get not wanting to give up your spots and at the end of the day, if I want to figure out your good fishing spots, I should pay for a charter and have you take me out and show me.
enjoyed the video and your honest presentation
I know you said that old 2-stroke is a negative, but those V8 engines are amaizing. Thirsty as hell, but great engines none the less.
Great content and would love to see more videos like this...
I would like a little more explanation on why you are not a fan of the Steiger craft? On future videos it would be useful for your opinion to be followed by more of explanation of why... I realize some of the content many people know but some of the viewers may be new to boating. Also I personally highly value your opinions especially based on the amount of experience you have chartering.
Thanks again for posting
Scott
Thank you for the kind words and you make an excellent point Scott. I really should have explained it better. My concern was more around the inboard outboard than the brand itself. I am a big fan of outboards because you can tilt them out of the water we’re not using them, presuming you are wet slipping your boat. You can’t really do that with inboard outboard‘s and they tend to be more prone to corrosion and require a lot more maintenance in my experience. Steiger craft is an excellent boat and locally built to boot!
Enjoyed the drive through with you. That town is beautiful. Makes me want to relocate from the hills of Pa. Always enjoyed boating. I'm now a new subscriber.
Thanks David! Definitely a slice of heaven only 90 miles from NYC
As usual great video a big help for boat buyers
Very interesting keep them coming....Fish on
This would make a great new series especially during the non fishing season. I really enjoyed your knowledge (and lack of 😉) in the commentary.
Mostly lack! I’ve got a bunch of boat reviews stockpiled for the winter and I really enjoyed making this video. I can see myself trying this in NJ and other parts of LI during the winter.
Great content! I liked this episode.
I had a 1990 F23 center console for 5 years. It had a 250 on an offshore bracket. Didn’t matter how I trimmed the engine or adjusted the trim tabs it pounded like a son of a gun in anything over 2 foot seas. I sold it because I was tired of being beat up. However, it was very stable at rest and the high freeboard made you feel secure.
Thanks Eric. Yeah, apparently not a Formula 23 hull...
Great Video John , THANKS keep them coming 👍
It was cool watching you drive through the town of Green Port , my mom & Dad loved it out there , nice to see that town corner Dinner is still around , lots of memories and vacations out there , fished Orient Point every weekend 👍
Really cool video. Enjoyed the boat shopping!!
Love the scouting for boats bro it's like old school the way we did it now just click eBay or Craigs list keep up the grate work your friend Mike from nj
Good video! I like it a lot. I like your walkthroughs too
Awesome video, keep em coming!👍🏻
It is chucks fiberglass Teds is next door.
My trailer is behind chucks
great info thanks
OoooWay to go Johnny boy
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Spot burning is definitely an issue. Fortunately I've learned how to mask background surrounding for the most part where I feel comfortable enough that the location won't be sacrificed. If you want, I can show you some time a very user friendly app that you can do this and an amazing amount more right from your phone or if you prefer pc. It definitely takes more time to mask thise areas in footage but once you get it down, it goes much faster and is less time consuming.
Todd - that would be awesome. Thank you brother!
I’ve been seeing those exact boats driving around North Fork and had so many questions! Thanks for digging in. Also wonder a lot about the express cruiser across from old North Fork Bank hq that has been there a year+
I’ll see if I can check it out this weekend.
Good reviews
Hands down for me that Donzi is my choice. I love old Johnsons. That's a super good deal. Even if you only get one season out of that Johnson its a steal. It would probably run forever though.
Very entertaining. You should do a south shore boat picking day!
So I was in East Hampton back in September reviewing a boat (winter video) and the idea to try this popped in my head. I could not believe how many boats were for sale on the side of the road. I am definitely going to re-map my route to that person‘s house and try this again. I’m really curious what people will think of this video as it’s completely different than anything I’ve seen on any fishing or boating channels
When I saw you past the Greek church I knew you were in Greekport.
Carb two strokes are a plus for some guys like me. Easy to work on.
A lot easier! I even remember fussing with the timing on old Sea-Drive I owned. Excellent point
Wow that f23 was docked next to me in mattituck nice looking hull clean boat nice people didn't go past the firing range porgy fishing mostly could be a great boat for a repower I'm a center console guy so not my kind of boat thanks for sharing 👍
Yeah - they were super nice on the phone - they wanted to buy me dinner for including it in my video!!! (I politely declined). It was probably my favorite of the three and I’m definitely a center console guy.....
John the picker...lol.glad the charter is working...still wishing on a fluke trip
I enjoyed this. Thanks
Great video keep them coming please.
Good job on the video.
It was nice to see you again last Saturday Tog fishing. We did say "Hi" to you of course. We were really struggling to get our anchor to bite and seeing you using a trolling motor. We really could use one! Any suggestions?
I’m partial to the Minn Kota. Two years and only one self inflicted issue that MK covered no questions asked.
@@jiggingjerks Thank you for your feedback.
Togs in Maryland have been small because its still pretty warm down here, the weather service lied to us yesterday it would have been a great day to go out the rain never happened.
We certainly did get those 50 plus mph winds - just later in day. This late in the season, I try to Limit charters to one a weekend giving my customer flexibility of either day dependent on weather. We were able to get out Saturday this weekend.
@@jiggingjerks awesome, looking forward to more great content
Nice video, if you do more head towards riverhead, there was a few on peconic bay Blvd
Glen - thanks for the lead! But shhhhhh, Peconic Bay Blvd is still the secret road :)
This is a great content filler-we are all boat heads so this is outstanding...you should’ve stopped at Port of Egypt to see if they had any used Gradys.That privateer was right next door
Thanks John! I had seen what looked like a Pathfinder with a trolling motor for sale right by POE but I guess it sold - was gone when I drove by....
@@jiggingjerks the used stock-and new for that matter has been depleted by people seeking recreation because they couldn’t travel this past spring and summer.as soon as this virus crap gets behind us there should be a”BOAT-load” of inventory from the Captain Wantedtobes that found out boats have no brakes...Even upIsland places like White Water in Oakdale finally has a few things out front again.In August they had ZERO.
@@johnm5714 you’re 100% right. I know so many people that usually do big summer vacations who bought boats this year. There will eventually be a large inventory of used boats for sale at presumably killer prices.....
@@jiggingjerks that’s why I sold mine in October--waiting to pounce...
Great video. If that donzi had a newer engine it would be a homerun.
100 percent.
John love it
Wait till Joey B gets the gas up to around 7 dollars a gallon on the water. Boats will be a dime a dozen.that’s when I’m pulling the trigger on a new purchase 😉
Interest rates have to go up to and the market has to drop a bit. Right now, everyone’s brokerage accounts are still selling high while interest rates remain low and people are looking at boats more like a $400 payment rather than $100,000 anchor
@@jiggingjerks totally agree with you a lot of people are living to make the payment. If I lived in Miami I’d own something absurd but living on Long Island I’m okay with the 30 thousand dollar used market. It would kill me to be like welp there goes another 500 as it’s sitting on blocks
@@zerozero113 the F’ed up thing is the crazy prices of new boats has inflated the “good” late model used boat market as well. Before I bought my current boat, I looked at new Cape Horn 31s (this was January 2019) and you could find one new in the 180s. Used ones now go for more than that. Same applies to a new in 2018/19 22 footer. You’ll pay more for it now than when it was bought new
@@jiggingjerks I believe it, same thing with trailers and motor homes. Anything really that helps you find time away from the covid insanity is up in price. That’s why I love my current boat. Fishing and hanging with friends away from the maskateers is always good day.
Hi Buddy, The 1994 and under models don't carry a lifetime warranty. I have spoken to them in Bellport.
P.S Me and my best friend love to do the used boat picking thing.
Wow - good to know. I really thought it was all their hulls. Thanks for pointing that out!!!
I’ll go along with John. Awesome video. Do more like this. Especially since I’m thinking about getting a boat. Tired of party boats. You obviously know a lot about boats.
Thanks! I actually tried the last two weekends and struck out. Two different “boaty” areas and not one boat for sale.
For some reason this question just popped into my head on Thanksgiving day. Gio, Western long Island Sound. Have you ever stopped at a boat auction? If so what are your thoughts?
Happy Thanksgiving Gio! No, I never have. If you are mechanically inclined and if the auction let you examine the boats in advance, I’m sure it’s a god opportunity to find a deal - but again, no experience with them
Lots of junk for sale at inflated prices. I find the price and condition of most “Northern” boats are not worth it lot more supply of quality from NC to FL.
Waymore boaters in those regions so yes, you are correct. Remember, the northern season is often six months or less…
That Mrs. Fantastic boat is a great deal. Add a few bean bags, a bolt on cooler and leaning post(center console) and call it a day. That is one nice boat with a lot of potential. Too bad i am in Miami, Florida.. P.S. I loved the tour of the city.
Is the first boat too long for that trailer?
Someone else just made that comment. Looks like the trailer is a drop short but nothing crazy. Could have been the camera angle too....
U should keep doing theese videos during the non fishing months . Us fisher man are bored during theese times .
What do you think 🤔 about Yamaha 255fsh? I have a family of 7 I love to fish 🎣 the kids like to tube and ski. I also would like to go from Florida to the Bahamas 🇧🇸
I’m a rookie and know absolutely nothing about boats help please budget ≈$85,000 out the door with trailer and electronics
My good friend Leon has the 20 foot version of this boat and uses it exactly like you suggested. Is the 255 a jet drive too? Bahamas crossings on any sub 35 foot boat can be tricky. You really need to pick your days but should be doable on nice days!
I’m the market for a used center console, I’m considering a 31 open Contender, Sea Vee 310 or Everglades 290. How did you like the Everglades as opposed to your Sea Vee?
The CV is a much better fishing boat. The ride of the Everglades though, is something you need to experience. It’s a heavy, heavy boat with no stringer system like most other boat brands have. It’s literally a one piece foam infused boat and it has the characteristics of a planing Hull mixed with the ride of a full displacement hall. I wish they made a Fishing friendly version of it LOL. If you want more creature comforts, Everglades all the way. If you want a more fishing friendly boat, then I would go CV or Contender
I think i would do a 200 hp suzuski on the donzi f23
It’s a very deep Vee boat. You can do it for sure, but I think you would struggle to plane with a load.
Mine had a 250, max hp was 300
for most of the areas you guys fish through out the season, do you need a boat that does 50mph to make going there worthwhile.? for instance my last boat did 24knots wide out, most of the time i was at 14knots and was comfortable navigating at that speed. If i had to fish southside of montauk from greenport it would take 2 plus hours while your boats probably under 1 hour. how often does the sea conditions allow for those speeds in those areas?
I typically cruise at 38 to 40 to Montauk. Leaving from Greenport and going through Peconic bay then gardeners bay, the seas are generally stable enough for me to maintain those speeds. In the ocean it’s a little less. I completely hear you though. It would be very tough, even if more comfortable, to cruise out under 20 getting there.
$80,000 for that I guess it a New York thing that must be contender of the north then not worth it in my eyes JT 🇺🇸🇺🇸🐠🐟🎣🛥🌴⛱😊😊🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Almost new 28 foot boat with 500 HP and trailer. Not sure you’ll find another for 80
@@jiggingjerks that possible I’m a half mile from contender factory I’m not a New York boating guy that might be a good deal I’ll keep 25 wellcraft with my 300 etec I’m set JT 🐟🐠🎣🌴🛥⛱🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@hookednrolling2009 nice rig for sure!
How’d you like your Maycraft? They seem very affordable
I owned two. In 2006, I bought my first new boat, a Maycraft 1900 with a Johnson (made by Suzuki) 115 and trailer for 16.5k. I traded it in in 2009 for a new Maycraft 2300 with Honda 225 and trailer (39.9k). Had the PH for 4 years. Solid, no frill boats. Only negative was a ten degree deadrise equaled a bumpy ride when seas got choppy. Tabs helped a lot!
how's it going john any opinions on the chris craft sea hawk 1989? I just purchased one I could send you some pics I paid 1000 for it with trailer and all it seems in great shape transom is good inside the Gas tank looks clean.......
I’d be curious to see some pictures.jiggingjerks@gmail.com
If transom is good and presuming no issues with water penetration in the hull or spongy stringers, I’d say you did amazing, especially if a trailer is included. Any engine on it? How did you find it?
@@jiggingjerks it has a 150 johnson vro....... I'm gonna re power forsure I found it threw a friend of mine ill send pics shortly a good website is offer up ive been seeing alot of great seeming deals come and go. also yes a really nice dual axel venture thats not in bad shape at all
That trailer is too short for that boat.
Which boat? There are 3...
@@jiggingjerks first one unless the roller bunks are under there and I couldn’t see them.
@@garyparshley1291 I see what you mean. Maybe a drop short. Seller only used the boat to drop the boat in and out of water at beginning and end of season and it was a short drive for him. Good eyes
I noticed that your kinda down on the inboard outboard motor, why?
I think if you trailer, no issues. I’ve always kept my boats wet slipped and there are so many parts underwater that need constant service on them. One man’s opinion only. Clearly, people buy them so others do not agree with my assessment.
Like your video channel. Can you give me the link to your charter.?
Thanks Ray! It’s www.justfishinglongilsand.com
You finally looking for a new boat for Skinner? 🤣
I actually found him one for Florida!
Right on! As soon as I saw the inside of the Privateer, I said “bingo - a new Skinner boat”!
I’m looking for a fishing boat $25k-35k
Bob - you’re better off waiting a year for prices to cool off. They’re just insane right now. In that range, you’re probably looking at 20 years old with older power
Do you expect boat prices to go back down?
Yes. I think a vaccine will accelerate that to some extent as people will be able to more readily travel again. Unfortunately, the other way boat prices will come down is if the economy takes a hit.....
F23 the F stands for fisherman
Yes sir. Was wrong about the Formula hull
You have crappy boats. Look in the lake st Clair area for a good taken care of boat, most are rich and hardly use them and highly maintained.
Bucket list destination for the musky fishing but too far for me to travel to,