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by boybadone
Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:24 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Need help from the gurus...
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Re: Need help from the gurus...

Unfortunately, the challenger has been sold and the owner of the almar will not respond to my calls. If anyone has a line on an alloy boat witching my price range (10k) Please let me know. Thanks!
by boybadone
Fri Oct 27, 2017 12:35 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Need help from the gurus...
Replies: 20
Views: 19448

Re: Need help from the gurus...

Thank you, gentlemen. You have put my mind at ease. I will get the Almar if I can get the seller on the horn.

Take care
by boybadone
Tue Oct 17, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Need help from the gurus...
Replies: 20
Views: 19448

Re: Need help from the gurus...

Thanks, Donco7. The accessories I am not concerned with. I can sort all that out. I am more concerned with the structure but I will look for obvious damage and cracks. The dents cannot be removed, correct?
by boybadone
Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:09 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Need help from the gurus...
Replies: 20
Views: 19448

Re: Need help from the gurus...

Thanks so much guys. I appreciate all your your help. I know this all seems obvious too you but I am completely green.I have learned a modest amount over the years about NON ALLOY boats but aluminum is completely new to me. The very first boat I purchased 10 years ago was a mess with a rotten transo...
by boybadone
Mon Oct 16, 2017 5:00 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Need help from the gurus...
Replies: 20
Views: 19448

Re: Need help from the gurus...

Thanks Fisherman, what kind of boat do you have? Anything I should look at when I view the boat?
by boybadone
Mon Oct 16, 2017 2:21 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Need help from the gurus...
Replies: 20
Views: 19448

Re: Need help from the gurus...

Thanks chap! Does the 135 seem under powered? Is there anything I should look for? I am not familiar with metal boats.
by boybadone
Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:43 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Need help from the gurus...
Replies: 20
Views: 19448

Re: Need help from the gurus...

So you would not be concerned with the big dents? Anything I should look for? Can I remove the paint without damaging the aluminum?
by boybadone
Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:02 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Need help from the gurus...
Replies: 20
Views: 19448

Re: Need help from the gurus...

Hi chap, love your boat by the way. The current motor has not been run in at least 2 years and has over 2000 commercial hours. Needless to say, I do not trust it. I cannot afford a new outboard but I found what I believe to be a good deal on a 2015 etec 135HO. This motor is around 147 hp and built o...
by boybadone
Fri Oct 13, 2017 7:05 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Need help from the gurus...
Replies: 20
Views: 19448

Re: Need help from the gurus...

I am worried the almar will be underpowered with the etec.
by boybadone
Fri Oct 13, 2017 6:31 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Need help from the gurus...
Replies: 20
Views: 19448

Re: Need help from the gurus...

Also, what speed do you think I will run with a 135ho etec (closer to 150hp)?
by boybadone
Fri Oct 13, 2017 6:30 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Need help from the gurus...
Replies: 20
Views: 19448

Re: Need help from the gurus...

Thanks,chaps. So you do not think the almar is too beat? What do you think a boat like that is worth? It has not been run in 2 years. Is there anything I should look at?
by boybadone
Thu Oct 12, 2017 12:27 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Need help from the gurus...
Replies: 20
Views: 19448

Need help from the gurus...

Hey guys, I have dreamed of owning an aluminum boat for years now. I love the idea of having a boat that is durable, relatively light and most importantly rot free! I am finally in a position to buy one. Unfortunately, my budget is very tight and aluminum boats are not plentiful in Chicago. Luckily,...