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    2000 Grady 192 for 1st boat in PNW?

    1.5 years in and I'm still searching for my 1st boat - I'm in the PNW, Vancouver Island specifically, and I'm looking for my 1st boat to cruise around the gulf islands and occasionally fish or crab. The water in my bay and around the gulf islands is typically pretty calm and generally speaking...
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    Tournament 205 - differences over the years and advice/caution

    A year later now and I'm still searching for my 1st boat, but the good news is I'm 99% sure that at least know exactly which boat I want, which is the Tournament 205. (I've posted an ad over in For Sale / Wanted) I'd also go with the newer Freedom 205, but that'll likely start getting outside...
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    Looking at a 2005 185 Tournament - hull damage question

    I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks it is overpriced. It does have about 6-7K worth of extras, but even if you add that on it's probably still at least 5K over, if not 10K. Complicating things is it's such a strange time in the boat market. Dealers can't get the inventory they want, so...
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    Looking at a 2005 185 Tournament - hull damage question

    I feel a bit foolish, I didn't even think of trailer rash. It was a first viewing and I was in a bit of a rush so I didn't get under to feel the hull, but zooming in on the photos I don't think there is much else other than scuffs. It still deserves a closer look. Biggest thing for my wife is...
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    Looking at a 2005 185 Tournament - hull damage question

    Hi, I'm looking to buy a 2005 185 Tournament which has some hull damage. It would be my first boat and I know these boats are really well built, so I'm not sure if the hull damage is more or less cosmetic or something more serious that needs $ and attention. The current owners are 3rd owners...