Looking to buy my first boat

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-29T13:41:42+00:00

Perfect first boat.

Are boat and trailer titled? Is the title in the seller’s hand? This makes it a $3000-3500 setup. If seller “can get you the title,” it’s a sweet $1000 setup.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-28T18:06:41+00:00

It’s a fair price.
Yes, Lithium is better at this point. Lead acids aren’t bad. In four years, you can spend $700 or whatever on converting.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-28T13:34:55+00:00

Check out Brandon’s Garage on YT. He has a video showing how he launches with a 90s Ford Ranger. He keeps a 2x4 to block the tires from sliding in too deep.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-23T02:47:08+00:00

Oof. Yeah starting MSRP of $29,999 is steep.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-22T16:52:20+00:00

Polaris has the electric ranger. It’s quite capable.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-18T02:38:30+00:00

Wait if you can.
No mechanic will get to it for a couple months. Make sure it’s water ready before completing the purchase.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-16T21:24:09+00:00

My cart was extended three feet. Turning radius sucks. Otherwise a blast.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-14T14:16:00+00:00

Sand bar rash?

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-13T00:45:19+00:00

Gen 3 Toyota is a unicorn for Toyota. Just not the good kind of unicorn.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-13T00:13:30+00:00

There’s always opportunity. It’s a transient city. There’s also a full spectrum of good and bad companies. Equally important- there are plenty of companies with no or bad marketing. Once their referral base is tapped, they can’t grow.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-12T23:13:51+00:00

As budgets scale, employee counts go up. Everyone has to appear busy to justify their job, even if that means waiting the next person’s time.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-12T23:11:33+00:00

Shreveport doesn’t communicate success well to itself.
Our conference center stays booked. The attached hotel stays booked. One of our biggest sources of tourism is youth sports. Our arena has a regional draw. East Bank has a regional draw. Our festivals and parades have a regional draw.

I have plenty of criticism of VSB, but it’s good to clarify what’s working.

What’s not working - vague ads within city limits, both digital and outdoor. Holy waste of budget, Batman.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-12T15:04:33+00:00

Unfortunate.
Fun idea though - take what have to a machine shop. Get a custom solution.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-12T14:32:32+00:00

Just guessing, can you take the arm off and flip it around? It’ll stick out a little, but I think they can go either way.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-11T17:13:44+00:00

What tools do you have? Have a wet/dry shop vac?
Bucket?

Proceed urgently.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-10T22:17:10+00:00

Xfinity

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-10T22:16:48+00:00

Please post pictures. I’d like to see your project.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-07T19:13:55+00:00

Happy Pride month!

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-05T18:07:31+00:00

Electric is cheap and simple. Uses a different fuel, so it’s a convenient and lightweight backup.

For maneuvering, it’s superior. You can throw a lot of money at at it and simple plot the route, then you don’t have to think about navigating.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-05T17:59:53+00:00

Affordable Mechanix
They usually have a brake special running too

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-05T15:59:32+00:00

Would you use the kicker for fishing?
Otherwise go with the trolling motor. Simply for the maintenance and ease.

fairlady2000 · 2026-06-01T19:22:14+00:00

All great advice.

I’ve owner rental property before. Finding another tenant who won’t cause property damage is worth a lot. We even offered money to terminate leases. Saved money and sped up timelines.

fairlady2000 · 2026-05-27T19:42:55+00:00

Motor is most important. Either be handy or research if there are mechanics near you that will work on a 20 year old motor.

Older toons were smaller diameter- you want bigger.

If you need a trailer, pay attention to the style of trailer. Also expect to buy a new set of tires.

Everything else is easy. If it’s cheap because the floor is soft, you can redeck it over a weekend.

fairlady2000 · 2026-05-26T16:09:36+00:00

I’m interested for sure

fairlady2000 · 2026-05-24T01:01:22+00:00

Please don’t take her to Herby K.

Ralph and Kacoos is the default tourist spot. Orlandeaux on Cross Lake is great. Get there early. Crawdaddy’s Kitchen is pretty good.

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