Hi all. Kind of thinking about getting a new 145cs fisherman. 14' 10" with console and 25hp merc. My youngest gradguates this year, no more child support, YEEHAA! So a present to myself, my wife says go ahead buy it. Ya the 2nd one, I did better.
Talked to a salesman already. Questions. Is it like buying a car, they give you a price but you can talk them down? Never have bought a new one before. I know it is not a big boat but it is to me. So I'm just looking into in now. Looking for any info either way. I know this is the size I want. Will be selling my old 14' starcraft w/ 15hp. So I like the size and it works for me.

So comments, words of encouragement or not. Just looking for more info. I know used would probably be better but, I don't know. Thanks, Scott

What is a new boat the same size going to give you that your current one doesn't ? I was shocked at the cost of new aluminum boats at the boat show.
You can negotiate the price of anything.

Why not just re power, if you want more horses?
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If they won't budge on the price beat them up for some goodies like fishfinder/GPS safety gear, anchor set up, dock lines, fenders etc....
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THe boat I have now is under power and I really would not want to put anything bigger on it, the transom is a little lower. This new one is wider and deeper V, electric start, it is alot nicer. I here ya about the price. I know I could get something a lot bigger used. Don't want or need anthing bigger.
Ya I'm thinking to try and get something out of him.
Like I said still thinking about it and looking into how much it will really cost me in the end. In another month there will be a lot more used boats out there I can look at. I do appreciate the comments.

Buying used is tough in my opinion. If you don't know the seller personally, it's a crapshoot.....

Having had a few money-pits already, I think I know how you feel. I too am in the market for something...and thinking of going new. I have a 13' dory pull-start, and it's a great little boat....but my back isn't what it used to be //Sick of pulling the cord and want something bigger. There's no doubt you can negotiate the cost. It's a luxury item.
If you can afford it, which it sounds like she said you can ;)...the only thing you may want to think about is not limiting yourself to 14'. If she gave you the green-light, go a little bigger. Once you're out of the bay-areas, the ocean tends to bully the smaller boats. Just my 02 cents

I have a buddy that has a 19' scout center console with a 150 or 200 Yami on it, ttop livewell gps etc the boat is well taken care of, I believe the Hull and engine are 1998, he is looking to move up If anyone is interested...

i would take several used boat offers from the internet
where you can print out all the EXTRA's that come with them

and say for the same money i get all this.... to see what
they can counter offer. take your time.... don't rush it

FYI

My 16' Duranatic [sp] is great ..............I had to repower a couple of years ago /I blew up the Honda .

I wanted a yami ... but they don,t make a 30HP ,,,,,so i had to get a Merc 30HP .

Runs great / when we use it .its nice because its not tight with 2 guys .

Good luck in your search ><><<>

Thanks for the comments guys. Still looking into it. Will let ya know what happens.

I did it, bit the bullet. Got the Alumnacraft 145cs w/ a 25 merc 4 stroke and had a Minnkota 55# Riptide put on it. Will pick it up around the 17th. Got a 500 dollar rebate also. The price was do able. Got an older 14 ft Starcraft ready to go I have to get rid of. Thanks again guys for the input. Scott

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I did it, bit the bullet. Got the Alumnacraft 145cs w/ a 25 merc 4 stroke and had a Minnkota 55# Riptide put on it. Will pick it up around the 17th. Got a 500 dollar rebate also. The price was do able. Got an older 14 ft Starcraft ready to go I have to get rid of. Thanks again guys for the input. Scott