Recruiting Football Talk VII

[Lloyd_Christmas]

I've never been to Jamaica. I'd guess it's similar to the Bahamas as in best experienced off the beaten path. If I can afford a big enough boat, it will be a destination for sure. The cost of the boat isn't the issue, it's the cost of keeping in South Florida. I was quoted $4500/month today in FT Lauderdale. That's not doable.

Since you've got a lot of experience with boats, maybe you can help me out...if you don't mind. I'm about to be moving to a house on Lake Lanier in a couple of weeks and am really thinking about getting a 22'-24' center console for fishing and taking the family out. I've got a good idea on what I can do when haggling on a new car, but I'm clueless on boats. Is there a reasonable percentage I should aim for below the asking price? I'm sure it depends some on the make of the boat...I'm hoping to end up with a Boston Whaler or Everglades but not stuck on them...just want something that is built to last.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Since you've got a lot of experience with boats, maybe you can help me out...if you don't mind. I'm about to be moving to a house on Lake Lanier in a couple of weeks and am really thinking about getting a 22'-24' center console for fishing and taking the family out. I've got a good idea on what I can do when haggling on a new car, but I'm clueless on boats. Is there a reasonable percentage I should aim for below the asking price? I'm sure it depends some on the make of the boat...I'm hoping to end up with a Boston Whaler or Everglades but not stuck on them...just want something that is built to last.

What's your budget?

 

[Volbucky]

I've never been to Jamaica. I'd guess it's similar to the Bahamas as in best experienced off the beaten path. If I can afford a big enough boat, it will be a destination for sure. The cost of the boat isn't the issue, it's the cost of keeping in South Florida. I was quoted $4500/month today in FT Lauderdale. That's not doable.

Get on Facebook marketplace and look for people offering an extra slip at their house. Our neighbors rent out 2 of their slips

 

[Volbucky]

Since you've got a lot of experience with boats, maybe you can help me out...if you don't mind. I'm about to be moving to a house on Lake Lanier in a couple of weeks and am really thinking about getting a 22'-24' center console for fishing and taking the family out. I've got a good idea on what I can do when haggling on a new car, but I'm clueless on boats. Is there a reasonable percentage I should aim for below the asking price? I'm sure it depends some on the make of the boat...I'm hoping to end up with a Boston Whaler or Everglades but not stuck on them...just want something that is built to last.

Look into sea hunt and scouts at that length

 

[GoBears]

Take on his first name alone.

With a first and last name of Onis Konanbanny, what’s not to like? I kinda like the Konan the Barbarian last name.

 

[Weezer]

that is @Weezer saying but i’m not sure what he is practicing.
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I'm not sure what you're trying to say, but please stop molesting small animals.

 

[Lloyd_Christmas]

What's your budget?

Probably $50k-$70k...hopefully more towards the bottom of that range. We've still got a house to get ready to sell, so the budget will be healthier in the fall after selling our current home.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Get on Facebook marketplace and look for people offering an extra slip at their house. Our neighbors rent out 2 of their slips

There's a website where people list there slips. I'm definitely looking at that. I'm also looking at a smaller, towable option. I'm just not sure it will be large enough to spend several weeks on.

 

[SmokinBob]

Oh dude, that chick is selling "Spit on that Thang 2024" merch and probably getting paid to be on social media promos for things. She doesn't regret it.

I regret it for her.

 

[Lloyd_Christmas]

Look into sea hunt and scouts at that length

I have some interest in Sea Hunt, Scout, Sea Fox, Robalo, and Sea Borne...but still look at the Whalers and Everglades as tops.

 

[Volbucky]

There's a website where people list there slips. I'm definitely looking at that. I'm also looking at a smaller, towable option. I'm just not sure it will be large enough to spend several weeks on.

There are definitely some brands out there that fish and sleep bigger than their length. Had a contender years ago that was 26’ but felt like I was on a 30’ boat when offshore. Loved that boat.

 

[Weezer]

Really appreciate the support from you and the VN posters. Where in the world you all find some of these supportive responses is beyond me.

 

[InVOLuntary]

Probably $50k-$70k...hopefully more towards the bottom of that range. We've still got a house to get ready to sell, so the budget will be healthier in the fall after selling our current home.

So I assume you're going used. If it's going to be used on Lanier, you could probably go with a bay boat.

I'd try Facebook market place and buy from an individual. I'm going to sell mine but it's above your budget. It's overkill for Lanier too.

I wouldn't offer any more than 20% under asking, especially to a dealer.

Don't be afraid to ask any questions or ask me about a particular boat. Happy to help a fellow Vol Fan.

 

[Weezer]

They have already started in Seymour. They will continue through at least Saturday night. I am all about being a patriot and celebrating our country's heritage, but the constant noise really terrifies my dogs. We give them some stuff to chill them out and I don't mind a day or two, but a freaking week of fireworks every night makes me want to hurt people.

Now you know how your jokes make us feel.

 

[LittleVol]

Look I'm not the one who said he looked bad at camps. I simply said that he's gonna fall in the rankings because that's what the recruiting guys have been saying. Go argue with them.

Who does GMAC have for WRS at Brentwood Academy?

 

[tnhunter 10]

Ribs, sausage and pork butt is prepped for tomorrow.

Regarding the carribean. My wife and I stay with Sandals twice a year. We change up resorts almost every time. A few we've been to multiple times.

 

[tnhunter 10]

Which one of you is this?

 

[Enki_Amenra]

How so? Dalton will average a little bit over 4 1/2 million per year, while Jr gets 2 million a year.

Someone said Bronnie gets 7.9 guaranteed and Knecht's contracts is 7.8

 

[jave36]

My wife and I stayed at the half Moon resort in Montego Bay for our honeymoon in 2003. We loved it, but we went off the resort grounds one time and vowed to not do it again. It was a little rough and scary.

I had the same Jamaica experience. Resort was OK (not great, but that's not the country's fault), but wow the instant I left the resort I regretted it and never did it again. Went back on a cruise and hated it it equally as much.

There are plenty of beautiful islands in the Caribbean. I'd rather go to one where it's nice off the resort.

 

[jave36]

I had the same Jamaica experience. Resort was OK (not great, but that's not the country's fault), but wow the instant I left the resort I regretted it and never did it again. Went back on a cruise and hated it it equally as much.

There are plenty of beautiful islands in the Caribbean. I'd rather go to one where it's nice off the resort.

The experience was so bad it gave me a stutter!

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Now that's my bad, I either took a post earlier today as gospel or I misread it.

Same

 

[Enki_Amenra]

If you ever get to go, I can tell you all the places to go without all the tourist places. I lived in Kingston and Montego Bay.

I wondered where your accent was from,

I'll be reading all your posts in a jamaican accent from now on.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Oh he did?

Yes,

 

[InVOLuntary]

There are definitely some brands out there that fish and sleep bigger than their length. Had a contender years ago that was 26’ but felt like I was on a 30’ boat when offshore. Loved that boat.

Here's my want list:

Trailerable.
Outboards.
2 cabins (V berth counts)
Galley
AC
Generator
35' minimum

I'm seriously looking at the Jenneau leader 10.5 WA.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

With a first and last name of Onis Konanbanny, what’s not to like? I kinda like the Konan the Barbarian last name.

When he tackles someone we can say, "The Onis is on him!"