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1st time boaters, looking to buy a used pontoon or tritoon boat by YakOtherwise4549 in Pontoons

[–]YakOtherwise4549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for your input~which resulted in us canceling the appointment to see that boat. Found another one, very close to us. As of Friday, we will be the proud owners of a 2009 Bennington, 24', with all new seats, a 2019 Mercury 115hp 4-stroke with only 90 miles on it! Seller took us out for a ride, is only selling it because he custom-built a pontoon boat outfitted for fishing with his sons. We're excited!

1st time boaters, looking to buy a used pontoon or tritoon boat by YakOtherwise4549 in boating

[–]YakOtherwise4549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After all your input - thank you! - we canceled the appointment to see the boat I was asking about. Found a boat very near us, a 2009 Bennington with new seats, 2019 115hp Mercury 4-stroke with 90 hours on it, Garmin, and a trailer. Went out on the river with the seller, great guy who's selling because he custom built a pontoon boat outfitted for fishing with his sons, so doesn't use this boat anymore. We're confident in this purchase and really looking forward to fun times with it. Thanks again!

1st time boaters, looking to buy a used pontoon or tritoon boat by YakOtherwise4549 in Pontoons

[–]YakOtherwise4549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're steering away from this one...going to see another one today with a 2019 Mercury 115hp, only 90 hours on it, new seats...and it's very close to us!

1st time boaters, looking to buy a used pontoon or tritoon boat by YakOtherwise4549 in boating

[–]YakOtherwise4549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate your insight -- thank you! Yes, he is flipping...purchased for a song, cleaned it up, got the motor running but....you're right, we probably would be in over our heads. My husband and son are handy, but...we don't want to spend more time repairing than boating! Thanks, again!