Ended Up Buying A Alumacraft Maverick Today... Thanks All!

[Shawk]

Well... the search ended quickly today guys. Thanks to all who replied to my other thread. I had plans to make a 4+ hours drive to MN today to probably buy a newer Tracker PT175 (it was actually an 05', I had it posted as 06') for $5300. While I still think it was a decent deal, I started to question with it being out uncovered for the past 2+ years what I would end up seeing. Soooo.... my I sent a few emails out this morning to a few other boats and one of the guys called me with the he had an hour from me and has everything serviced local to me. We actaully met up at that shop and I was able to talk with them regarding the motors which was really nice! Long story short.... I'm done looking. I'm assuming I'll be in the water more than expected but if not, I don't have much wrapped up in the boat which was what I hoped for when I started looking. .

Specs on the boat are...

92' Alumacraft Maverick 17' (identical size to the 2000 Tracker 175's I looked at).
92' Johnson 9.9 hp motor (put this motor on all year this year for his favorite lake which is a 10hp lake or less... I know the lake )
93' Johnson 40 hp motor
94' Spartan Trailer
1-2 year old 55lb MinnKota front troller
1-2 year old Hummingbird 747 Color finder
Paid $3400... not a steal IMO... but I'm satisfied with it at this point.


Flooring, carpets and seats are in very nice shape for the age of the boat. It's also got an additional seat not in pic which looks excellent. It's always been undercover with this guy and stored in over the winters. The original owner kepts it garaged year round. It has the setup inside I like as well... I like the bigger livewell and it has a 2nd as well up front. Will go through and give it a complete clean this winter and should look even better. This guy has owned the boat for about 5-7 years???... and he knew the previous owner (good friend I believe).

DONE! Shopping isn't as much fun as it used to be... It was nice to buy something close to home...

Pics here
http://s33.photobuck...mview=slideshow

[crappieseeker]

that boat really looks nice for the age, do you mind telling the going price. Wish I could find a decent one for a good price

[crappieseeker]

By the way congrats on getting you a boat

[shipahoy41]

Congratulations. That is a sweet ride. Have fun.

[Shawk]

that boat really looks nice for the age, do you mind telling the going price. Wish I could find a decent one for a good price

Not a problem.... added price to the original post... should have had it in there when I posted. Best wishes with your search!

[Shawk]

Congratulations. That is a sweet ride. Have fun.

Thanks Shipahoy... love your sig pic!
All the best!

[Blackhawk19]

Nice lookin rig, Congrats!

[jeepguyjames]

rub some fish slime in the carpet....throw a few tube/stinger jigs in the floor....and mash a few minnows in the carpet and she's perfect......congrats on the new ride!!

[crappieseeker]

I might not call it a steal, but it sure was close to one

["G"]

Nice boat....I think you got a great deal.