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Do you prefer to buy
New
43%
 43%  [ 65 ]
Used
56%
 56%  [ 83 ]
Total Votes : 148

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Spike



Joined: 21 Oct 2006
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City/Region: Kent
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 11:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, The Bootleg Hooch is the third boat I have bought in the last 20 years all were bought new. I think my next [ a 25 C-dory] may just be used. I am much more comfortable buying used now as I have learned more and more about boats in general, and know what to look for, and what not to look for. But if a killer deal on a new boat comes around,well I sure do like the smell of fresh fiberglass
Chuck
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matt_unique



Joined: 27 Feb 2007
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City/Region: Boston
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 12:27 pm    Post subject: It depends Reply with quote

I bought new and tend to prefer to do so. I like knowing what has been done and I wanted to set her up from scratch myself.

If Bob Austin were selling a boat - I would buy his before I would buy new for example. Same would apply to many other craftsman on this board.

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starcrafttom



Joined: 07 Nov 2003
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 12:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

out of 7 boats, 13 cars, and 5 bikes only 1 boat, no cars and 2 bikes have been new. the Susan e was new but the payments where better then buying used because of the interest rate at the time. if they still made a 27 i would have looked at new.

If I was looking and comparing new to used in a 22 today then it would be used hands down. They just changed to much for the worse IMHO on the new boats. i would not buy one as they are now.

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joefish



Joined: 27 Oct 2009
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City/Region: Great Falls
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C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 12:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sounds to me like Jack in Alaska's 1983 22' Classic, that has been passed from father to son, is about the oldest darn C-Dory out there. And by the looks of his photo album I take it he didn't spend a lot of time floating around Lake Peaceful Pines sipping mint julips in that boat.
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ramos



Joined: 12 Feb 2009
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City/Region: WASCO
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C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 1:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Boats: 4-used, 2-new.
Bikes: 3-used, 2-new.
RV's : 1-used, 1-new.

Vehicles: Too many of both!
Homes : 1-used (as in VERY, built in 1920).

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starcrafttom



Joined: 07 Nov 2003
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sort of related to the new used topic

whats the difference between an american and a Englishman? an American thinks a 100 years is a long time and a Englishman thinks 100 miles is a long way.
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journey on



Joined: 03 Mar 2005
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C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: journey on
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OK, I'll vote.

I buy new, both cars and boats. And make sure they last a long time. That way I get over the minor teething problems under warranty and know what's going on with that particular machine. That goes for Toyota and C-Dory as well as Catalina sailboats. Journey On is now 5 years old, and some stuff is screwing up (bilge pump, trim tabs, autopilot,) but at least I know the major thing are OK: engine, hull, Judy.

Every time I went and looked at used stuff, the boats/cars available were not worth the difference in money. Boats depreciate slower that anything else I've owned, less real estate.

When we went to but our last sailboat, I heard the statement "well, if you buy new, you don't have to fix all the problems from the factory." That was for a 10 yr old boat.

And of course, there's my only second hand truck: 50 yrs old and still running. Of course it was given to me when it was almost new (19 yrs old.)

Boris
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Fishhawk



Joined: 18 Mar 2007
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City/Region: Bon Secour
State or Province: AL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Captain Matt has it right on with his Bob Austin thinking.

New is good, but a real deal on a used boat, truck, rifle, some land, house, or anything for that matter; from the right party will always be the best way to go.

My $0.02

Dan

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breausaw



Joined: 18 Jan 2006
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City/Region: Anchorage
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Triple J
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I prefer to buy as close to new as possible without actually buying new. The only reason we bought Triple J (previously Third Watch) was because it only had 30 hours on the main and was the current model year. It was a bargain, saved use about 8k even after driving 4k miles to bring her home.
If money was no object buying new would be my preference, but then I wouldn’t we here would I; ships ahoy! Cocktail Cigar

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416rigby



Joined: 31 Mar 2004
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City/Region: Port Angeles
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would prefer to buy new, but finances dictate buying used in good condition. Our CD is boat number 5, and they were all pre-owned. Only things I've ever bought new...3 motorcycles...back when a new Harley Softail was 8,300 bucks!
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Papillon



Joined: 31 Mar 2005
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I buy used. I buy pre drilled boats....those with holes already in them. Then I add lots more and enjoy the boat rather then worry about straching it. I end up with the same boat as those who bought new at a much cheaper cost. When I get ready to sell...I am selling at or above my investment...when I stick to boats that hold their value like C-Dory and Boston Whaler.

Another poll or satistic I would like to see is how many login's per day are C-Brat members vs Guest Login's. I suspect that there are a larger number of guest login's per day and that should be an indication that there are a lot of C-Brat Wantabe's out there...ready to make a deal on a C-Dory.

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Sea Wolf



Joined: 01 Nov 2003
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C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 2:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My opinion is that if you throughly investigate a boat type and wait for the right one to come along, you can not only save on the cost, but you can find a boat that is much better than new.

This is because it has all the manufacturing faults corrected, and has been set up by someone who has at least as good as skills as you have, and sometimes better!

Plus that person took all the time necessary to solve a whole lot of installation and initialization processes, and took much of the hit for the initial depreciation.

You can also get some customization work that represents a lot of time, expense, and would be unaffordable to have someone else do.

Hanging around a site like this a while (several years, perhaps) will give you a real feel for which boats would be great buys, if ever put up for sale.

As an example, such a boat was Hank Brooks' Sea Skipper that was purchased by Jay (Socrateur).

IMHO, a boat like that is really worth many thousands of dollars more that a a brand new boat, in real value!

Joe. Teeth Thumbs Up

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Will-C



Joined: 21 Aug 2007
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:37 am    Post subject: Poll: New or Used Reply with quote

Hi,
I have to agree with Joe but The Sea Skipper was not the usual used boat by any means. I buy cars new even though I know you can save a ton buying two year pieces. I lurked on the site for a couple years . Charlie who worked for Wefings at the time had done no less than 14 different quotes on 22's for me. A 23' Venture deal popped up and I had the chance to add the equipment I wanted at a price that 22's were sellling for. If you can find what you want or are willing to settle on what you can get used than used is the way to go. A lot has to do with luck. Charlie had priced a new 22 that the factory had redone the cockpit floor boards I think I said go ahead with that deal which was 50k with a trailer and twin fifties but the boat went quickly to someone else in the northwest. I'm glad things turned out the way they did. Even though I'm with the other outcasts that own the bayliner type cloxox bottle interior Venture series boats with a boat described on the C-Brat map as other. I like what we have, and it's no sweat. I never really was much for staying with the flock. Neutral
D.D.

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JENAFUFFER



Joined: 26 Sep 2009
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 11:19 am    Post subject: Poll New or Used Reply with quote

Used
Do your homework and you can find that great deal.

We bought a 1997 classic 22ft cruiser
I love the charm of the old style interior
the hull was in great shape and it had all of the electronics
I agree that certain boats hold their value
we have always bought used --grady white, boston whaler, c-dory
plus its great to not have a payment! makes the boat a whole lot more fun and you can afford to fix the minor things and keep the workings in tiptop shape
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Mike



Joined: 12 Feb 2004
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy ....and sometimes buying used you get a whole lot of $ worth of gadgets, C-80's windlas, canvas stuff, kickers, ect. that are already on a boat!!!
Just my 2 cents worth!
Mike

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