Vanguard with Merc 850

[Jamesonm]

Is this boat worth doing anything with? Everything works, but the transom and floor are soft and need to be replaced. I'm always worried the transom is going to fail and leave us swimming back to shore.

Need something we can trust not to leave us stranded. Also I believe the boat is designed for a lake and not cruising the ocean, which is our main activity.

Thoughts and guidance greatly appreciated. Sell it? Would would we list it for? Is it even worth anything? What should we do with it?

 

[Fishin]

In my opinion unless you’re capable of doing the work yourself it’s not worth the hassle especially since you plan on spending majority of your time in the ocean that’s a huge liability it would cost thousands to have a shop do the work for you… to be honest it’s not worth much maybe $500+- if you’re lucky someone will pick it up as a project you are much better off getting a 16-18’ hourston, double eagle, arima, aluminum ect if it’s in the budget and definitely spend the money to have a survey done so there’s no worries about the structural integrity of the hull. Good luck keep us posted.

 

[Jamesonm]

Is 10k too low to get into something decent?

I'll give the boards a good read today.

Cheers and thanks for the info!

 

[Clint r]

Is 10k too low to get into something decent?

I'll give the boards a good read today.

Cheers and thanks for the info!

Shop around. Then shop around some more. $10k will get you into a decent starter boat for sure. Be prepared to travel for the right one though and you’ll do ok.

 

[noluck]

17' glasply pod project

i have a project i don't have time to finish. it is a 17' glasply that the inboard has been removed, and i have a 150hp yamaha two stroke to go on the back with controls and the oil injection system, i have new seats for it , just need to glass in the hole and build a pod. it is sitting on...

sportfishingbc.com

 

[Alex_c]

$10k will definitely get you into a good, reliable starter setup if you shop around. I’d look at a 16’ Smoker Craft, Lifetimer, Double Eagle, Hourston, or Arima. There are other brands to look out for but those I think are a good start. Check out the used boats thread, I always post starter boats on there when I find good deals.

 

[Corey_lax]

17' glasply pod project

i have a project i don't have time to finish. it is a 17' glasply that the inboard has been removed, and i have a 150hp yamaha two stroke to go on the back with controls and the oil injection system, i have new seats for it , just need to glass in the hole and build a pod. it is sitting on...

sportfishingbc.com

How is that still around lol