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Ruby Red Lip
 
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| I am in the process of purchasing my first boat. I should say deciding to purchase my first boat. I think I want a center console, a dual console would work that is 17 -18 ft. With a Yamaha or Suziki engine. I have 3 little kids so the back seats on the sea fox and others are nice. I have what seems to be a good offer on a Sea Boss. I know Sea Pro is out of business, does that make a difference to anyone? Also, keep in mind, I work full time and go to school full time. So I might get this boat in the water 6 -12 all season. Price range is mid teens, Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Trigger
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Trigger
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| A friend of mine owns the SEA BOSS 21ft cc bay boat, To me it looks like a knock-off to the SEA PRO except for the bow section.Other than that he has had no problems with it.
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Ruby Red Lip
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| Thanks for the feedback. You would think considering the economy, boat dealers are willing to offer a bargain. I am still waiting for the right offer. The Sea Boss was a low price 12k for a new boat motor and trailer, how low is a good price for a company out of business? I might spend a few more dollars buy a foreign motor and a recognized brand. Keith
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Price and package.
When your looking at a cheaper price you must look at the package and know what your looking at. 1st time buyers do NOT know.
The dealer's will put a marginal trailer under them. They also hang lower HP motors on them to get the package price down.
Now you will not realize what a better handling trailer does until you have one, or you may never realize it, as you will think all trailer are supposed to be a pain to load and tow. Not so! 
Many year's ago when I bought my Scout from Emerald Coast Marine the standard was a 60HP motor, but the hull was rated at 90HP. I asked how much to change the motor out. At that time is was an extra $800 and a no brainer for me.
Now with that said, had I accepted the boat with a 60HP and then decided I wanted more power it would have been a Hell of a lot more to do the swap.
These are things to think about. By the way just cause you have more power on hand doesn't mean you need to use it, but if you need it and it's not there your screwed and end up running the "Stem winding crap" out of the under powered motor.
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"Just cause it's new, doesn't mean it's worth a Damn."
Pensacola, Fl
Custom 23ft Mako Pilothouse w/ twin DF-140 Suzuki's
162 Scout w/ C-90 Yamaha
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I have already contacted Sea Pro and have been assured that there will be no issues with warranty. They are owned by Brunswick Marine. They did not go out of business. They just stopped production until the economy bounces back. Besides, I have had mine for 3 1/2 years now with no issues. And I fish it like its supposed to be. Good luck with the new purchase.
SKA Div 7 Class of 23'05 Sea Pro 220cc w/ F225 Yamaha Thanks to our 2009 Sponsors:Davison Fuels Inc., Alithicon Lubricants, & Southeastern Oil   
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Ruby Red Lip
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I know firsthand that SeaPro is honoring all warranties and will continue to do so. As strictly said Brunswick (parent company of Merc among other things) bought the brand and is backing it up.
As far as advice on buying your first boat... here's a good article I found a couple years ago when I thought I was going to end up getting a "bay" boat. Ultimately I ended up going a completely different direction and getting an alum jet boat but I found the article very helpful:
http://www.tpwmagazine.com/archive/2004/aug/ed_5/
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| I am selling a 25ft aquasport with inboard diesel 6.2 liter GM engine.Boat comes with a 9ft X 8ft bimini top so there is plenty of shade. http://pensacolafishingforum.com/fishingforum/topic218221-46-1.aspx But for fuel economy with equivalent amounts of Diesel and gas . The Diesel will last twice as long.Do not purchase marine grade fuels .Use off road diesel or the gas you buy for your car its the same stuff .Without the luxury tax !
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