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Title: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on November 15, 2009, 08:08:06 PM
What do you guys think?  The only con I have is that it isn't towable..

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1988-Aquasport-290-Express-TM-93588122
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: SouthPaw on November 15, 2009, 08:17:18 PM
Looks great. How are the engines?
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: Hunter 2 on November 15, 2009, 08:32:15 PM
Very nice Nick, Those engines are easy to work on and I believe they are 270hp each not 260..
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: Salty Dog on November 15, 2009, 08:43:54 PM
Real nice.Good fall bass boat.Full encloser to get out of the weather.Your looking at a winner. t^
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: Bucktail on November 15, 2009, 08:46:26 PM
Nice. t^
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: Hotrod on November 15, 2009, 09:05:29 PM
Nice Boat great price. I would just be concerned with the hours on the engines.. If that is a lot IDK.  but now that's a fishing Boat t^
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: bugmannj on November 15, 2009, 09:09:42 PM
Very nice  t^
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: rugman on November 15, 2009, 09:16:25 PM
lets see - BIG BOAT BIGGER GAS BILL

To big to tow .

More money all around .I think you have a nice all around boat so keep what you got .But who am I to say anything ;D
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: SurfJockey on November 15, 2009, 09:45:26 PM
Another nice lookin' boat!
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on November 16, 2009, 08:56:30 AM
lets see - BIG BOAT BIGGER GAS BILL

To big to tow .

More money all around .I think you have a nice all around boat so keep what you got .But who am I to say anything ;D
boat now is twice the price cause its a 2005.  Boat I have now has payments, this one will not have payments.  Twin outboards that I have now won't be much better, if at all compared to twin I/B, with fuel.  So as long as all the other little things are in OK condition, everything should be good.  I do have a few others I am looking at.  Have to wait and see.  I won't make a move until after January anyway.  Just trying to get some ideas and feed back from you guys.
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: hook on November 16, 2009, 09:40:46 AM
looking good
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: Capt Ron B on November 16, 2009, 02:23:46 PM
Don't know anything concerning that boat but I can tell you that the guys at Aquarius are great guys to deal with. No pressure, very knowledgeable people. I recently purchased my Regulator there and could not be happier with how they handled the sale.
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: Pfishingruven on November 16, 2009, 02:56:08 PM
Don't know anything concerning that boat but I can tell you that the guys at Aquarius are great guys to deal with. No pressure very knowledgeable people. I recently purchased my Regulator there and could not be happier with how they handled the sale.

That's worth it's weight in gold alone

 TT^
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: bassnblues on November 16, 2009, 03:10:36 PM
Too big to tow could be something to think about. You're going to have to pay somebody every time you want to haul or store it.
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on November 16, 2009, 04:42:54 PM
Too big to tow could be something to think about. You're going to have to pay somebody every time you want to haul or store it.
this was my only con about the boat.  So I am thinking.. I am saving $460.00 per month in a boat payment, how much can it cost to haul it...?
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Post by: Kenny on November 16, 2009, 06:18:20 PM
Nice looking boat...Huge cockpit!
Looks like it would be a fishing machine...
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: Capt. Carl on November 22, 2009, 08:59:28 PM
Too big to tow could be something to think about. You're going to have to pay somebody every time you want to haul or store it.
this was my only con about the boat.  So I am thinking.. I am saving $460.00 per month in a boat payment, how much can it cost to haul it...?
based on prior experiences witrh haul outs, a quick haul is about 7 bucks a foot just to haul and check out something like a prop or transducer....so about 210 bucks average....a haul and block to work on a gear or something for a day or two the is more like the 15 $ per foot range or close to 500 bucks
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on November 22, 2009, 09:07:33 PM
i will still have my trailer for simple pull outs to do work on the boat.. just too big to tow down the parkway, it pretty much what I ment.  If I want to take it to a rented shore home, I can just drive it down the coast..
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: Reel Class on December 14, 2009, 09:42:54 AM
Nick, if your 26' trailer is what you are planning on using - don't make a mistake and put that beast on it.  That boat is A LOT heavier than your 26' Seaswirl and could snap that trailer in two even on a short haul.  Make sure you know what its rated for before you do anything!!!!
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: Noworries2009 on December 14, 2009, 09:57:10 AM
Most inboards need to be lifted with cradles even small ones. I "had" a 24 Rampage and always had it lifted from the water because of rudder and shaft.Hydraulic trailer was used then to transport or I just stored at the marina. ;D
Title: Re: Another possibility for Luna Sea 4
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on December 14, 2009, 10:16:11 AM
Nick, if your 26' trailer is what you are planning on using - don't make a mistake and put that beast on it.  That boat is A LOT heavier than your 26' Seaswirl and could snap that trailer in two even on a short haul.  Make sure you know what its rated for before you do anything!!!!
thanks.. i didn't realize the weight difference..