Showing my boat this weekend

[NJ Guy]

The wife and i came to the decision earlier this year....Do we want to keep our current boat....Upgrade it to our exact liking or look for something with more recent power....Sooooooo the boat went up for sale

Basically our punch list was

Longer Range (currently im limited to 96 gallons on a sterndrive....not very efficient)

More Deck space for friends and family.


I have been trolling the internet looking at boats and looking at friends boats...i have narrowed it down to a few


a 25' C-Hawk pilothouse repowered with 330hp Cattepillar diesel with 600 hours is at the top of my list...was used commercially so its a little worn but a new non slip deck and bottom paint and its perfect




basically im looking for maximum deck space///range with a small cuddy




Just looking for some input from some seasoned vets

[Offshore Madness]

The C-hawks are favorites for clammers. i worked with a friend of mine for a few weeks and the boat was nice and sturdy not a rock and roller at all.He has an outboard but i know them diesels run like a champ just gotta do the maintance!

 Good luck in ur search.

[NJ Guy]

my wifes father has worked on CATS for 20+ years so i think i can sucker him into taking care of the more involved maintenance for a couple trips on the water   ....Time to be sweet to the inlaws 

[Luna Sea 5]

grady... gives you a cabin with everything.. bed, microwave, bathroom, stove, refrigerator. 

9 1/2 beam for your deck space, yet still towable.

A Hull that will plow through almost anything if you use your trim properly. 

And the best selling factor... "ITS A GRADY"

[NJ Guy]

yeah i have been looking it just seems like every grady i come across has old power on it and i dont want to buy and immediately repower..... BUT im deffinately keeping my eyes open for one in my price range i really liked the layout of yours when i was onboard

[L.T.]

Good Luck with your search 

[Still Running]

Ask your father in law about cavitation and what it will cost you to fix before you plunk down money on a diesel.

[wb]

9 1/2 beam for your deck space, yet still towable.

technically you need oversize permits to tow that boat. in NJ the max. legal width of any vehicle, including trailer is 8'6".

NJS 39:3-84. Vehicles, dimensional, weight limitations; routes, certain; prohibited.

(1)     The maximum outside width of any vehicle or combination of vehicles, including load or contents of any part or portion thereof, except as otherwise provided by this subsection, shall be no more than 102 inches; except that the Commissioner of Transportation, after consultation with the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and the Superintendent of State Police, may promulgate rules and regulations for those public roads, streets or highways or public or quasi-public property in this State, where it is determined that the interests of public safety and welfare require the maximum outside width be no more than 96 inches.

read all about it here:
http://law.onecle.com/new-jersey/39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation/3-84.html

[NJ Guy]

i was thinking that too...but i would only be trailering it twice a year ya know lol

[Fishin Dude]

es,  trailering. Speed restrictions, lighting requirements, etc. Just tow the freaking thing and go fishing.

Now, about a new boat. IMO , the best boat out there is the one that fits both your needs and budget, and is mechanically sound,and have  a survey done before you drop some coin. Just my 2 cents, probably worth what you paid for it.  <'((((><

[Luna Sea 5]

yeah.. just tow it.  I passed many of cops, many of times.. Nobody attempted to pull me over for transporting my boat with a wide beam..

Anyway... remember, old power doesn't mean not good.  Always have it surveyed.  My engines are 16 years old and only had about 300 hours on them, so don't just let the age fool you.  A survey will get you the hours of the engines and a pressure test. 

Just find something that will fit all your needs.  I think you already made the first mistake boat buyers makes.  Your ready to upgrade only after 1 season.

Many boaters keep upgrading every few years to find something that suits their needs.  Do your homework and find something that will suit your needs for the next 5-10 years.

I had a CC and loved it.  I changed to a WA Cuddy because I had kids since that first boat and needed shelter.  Good chance, if it wasn't for the kids, I would still have my CC. 

[NJ Guy]

i would probly be leaning towards a CC too if i wasnt marriend  thanks for the advice Nick

[Offshore Madness]

  Center Console boats rock 

[Scott G.]

      GOOD LUCK   

[NJ Guy]

BOAT IS SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  on a funnier note i may be buying the boat directly behind my old boat 

[IrishAyes]

Congrats on the quick sale and good luck with your next ride. 

[Offshore Madness]

Awesome...May you have full fish holds and safe voyage's on ur new vessel....

[Still Running]

  Good luck with the new one.

[SurfJockey]

 

[Bucktail]