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Thanks,
Chris
2013 FD 226
Yamaha 150 Four Stroke
Venture Trailer
2nd RGR BN.
@broadway. You've pretty much summed up the biggest difference.
With new, you have full warranty but as you've stated the existing warranties are usually transferable.
What you get with new that you don't with used, is knowing exactly what condition it is in, plus you now know its been properly maintained and cared for. Some people like the feel of new and peace of mind knowing exactly how its been treated since day one.
I've bought 3 boats in the past 7 years. First 2 were used, 3rd was new. Given the opportunity for a used boat, with low hours and in great condition, I'd have no problem going the used route again particularly if its 1-3 years old and low hours.
It really is a matter of preference.
We bought new because we could not find a used one close to me that would have been a good deal. We ordered our new boat & it took longer to get than we expected but it was the color & had the options that we wanted. If we could have found a used one even for sale that was in good shape we would have bought it & saved the higher price of the new one. This is our 3rd boat in the last 22 years & our 1st new one.
2013 Hurricane FD226OB
2013 Mercury 150 4 stroke
2014 Shorelander trailer
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Thanks CAP'n....reading through that was an education. Looks like Godfrey warranties are generally not transferrable and that may be a good reason to buy new.
Thanks,
Chris
2013 FD 226
Yamaha 150 Four Stroke
Venture Trailer
2nd RGR BN.
We ended up getting a new one, and have been happy.
2008 Yamaha F150 TXR Outboard
2008 Yamaha FX **** Cruiser Waverunner
Yamaha F150
I ended up getting the "end of year" special that was unbelieveable. 2013 FD 226 with 7K worth of upgrades, Yam 150 4 stroke, new galvanized dual axle trailer ...out the door for 33,300K. I knew I could get a great used boat in the high teens or low twenties, but this seemed to great to pass up. I hope it was.
Thanks,
Chris
2013 FD 226
Yamaha 150 Four Stroke
Venture Trailer
2nd RGR BN.