New bass boat I hope...fingers crossed!

SHRED wrote:
I put a refundable hold deposit on it and will test drive in a week from
Saturday to see if I want it.
It is a new 2005 Lowe 160W.
I think the price is VERY good price at $11,999.
It is a new boat, from a dealer, and all warranty's apply from purchase
date.
My research has found that most 16 footers of equal build and motor will
run at least 14,999 to 16,999.

It has the 50 hp E-Tec.

What do you think?
I am a bit excited I found this.

PICS:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Lowe16004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Lowe16003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Lowe16002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Lowe16001.jpg


Looks like a very nice boat and a hell of a deal. The only thing I
didn't see were the bunks supporting the transom. It's probably a
simple adjustment but since there is so much weight there, you need to
make sure it's supported. I would also get a transom saver bracket as
added insurance.

Enjoy!

Dan

Dan wrote:
SHRED wrote:
I put a refundable hold deposit on it and will test drive in a week
from Saturday to see if I want it.
It is a new 2005 Lowe 160W.
I think the price is VERY good price at $11,999.
It is a new boat, from a dealer, and all warranty's apply from
purchase date.
My research has found that most 16 footers of equal build and motor
will run at least 14,999 to 16,999.

It has the 50 hp E-Tec.

What do you think?
I am a bit excited I found this.

PICS:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Lowe16004.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Lowe16003.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Lowe16002.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Lowe16001.jpg



Looks like a very nice boat and a hell of a deal. The only thing I
didn't see were the bunks supporting the transom. It's probably a
simple adjustment but since there is so much weight there, you need to
make sure it's supported. I would also get a transom saver bracket as
added insurance.

Enjoy!

Dan

Dan,

I am new to boating. What are "bunks"?
I know a transom saver goes from the trailer to the bottom of outboard
to support the weight.

"SHRED" wrote in message SNIP

I am new to boating. What are "bunks"?
I know a transom saver goes from the trailer to the bottom of outboard to
support the weight.

Bunks are carpeted planks on the trailer, usually 2x4 or 2x6 pressure
treated lumber. They are on the trailer and they're what the boat sits on.
A boat's transom should have about an inch of bunk sticking out after it's
properly snugged up against the bow stop. There is a lot of weight on the
transom and when the boat is going down the road, that weight is constantly
working on the stern of the boat.

By having the bunks out beyond the stern of the boat, and having a transom
saver, you're taking a lot of strain off the back end of the boat.

If this isn't the case, usually it's a fairly simple matter to adjust the
bow stop so that the boat's hull is fully supported.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message
...

"SHRED" wrote in message SNIP

I am new to boating. What are "bunks"?
I know a transom saver goes from the trailer to the bottom of outboard to
support the weight.

Bunks are carpeted planks on the trailer, usually 2x4 or 2x6 pressure
treated lumber. They are on the trailer and they're what the boat sits
on. A boat's transom should have about an inch of bunk sticking out after
it's properly snugged up against the bow stop. There is a lot of weight
on the transom and when the boat is going down the road, that weight is
constantly working on the stern of the boat.

By having the bunks out beyond the stern of the boat, and having a transom
saver, you're taking a lot of strain off the back end of the boat.

If this isn't the case, usually it's a fairly simple matter to adjust the
bow stop so that the boat's hull is fully supported.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com


Hopefully not Pressure Treated on Shreds boat. Aluminum and copper do not
go together. Make sure you do not drop pieces of copper wire into the
bottom of the boat when adding electronics or drop pennies onto the floor.

Calif Bill wrote:
"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message
...
"SHRED" wrote in message SNIP

I am new to boating. What are "bunks"?
I know a transom saver goes from the trailer to the bottom of outboard to
support the weight.
Bunks are carpeted planks on the trailer, usually 2x4 or 2x6 pressure
treated lumber. They are on the trailer and they're what the boat sits
on. A boat's transom should have about an inch of bunk sticking out after
it's properly snugged up against the bow stop. There is a lot of weight
on the transom and when the boat is going down the road, that weight is
constantly working on the stern of the boat.

By having the bunks out beyond the stern of the boat, and having a transom
saver, you're taking a lot of strain off the back end of the boat.

If this isn't the case, usually it's a fairly simple matter to adjust the
bow stop so that the boat's hull is fully supported.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com


Hopefully not Pressure Treated on Shreds boat. Aluminum and copper do not
go together. Make sure you do not drop pieces of copper wire into the
bottom of the boat when adding electronics or drop pennies onto the floor.



Thanks for that tip!

Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers wrote:
"SHRED" wrote in message SNIP

I am new to boating. What are "bunks"?
I know a transom saver goes from the trailer to the bottom of outboard to
support the weight.

Bunks are carpeted planks on the trailer, usually 2x4 or 2x6 pressure
treated lumber. They are on the trailer and they're what the boat sits on.
A boat's transom should have about an inch of bunk sticking out after it's
properly snugged up against the bow stop. There is a lot of weight on the
transom and when the boat is going down the road, that weight is constantly
working on the stern of the boat.

By having the bunks out beyond the stern of the boat, and having a transom
saver, you're taking a lot of strain off the back end of the boat.

If this isn't the case, usually it's a fairly simple matter to adjust the
bow stop so that the boat's hull is fully supported.

Thanks Steve!

SHRED wrote:
Dan wrote:

SHRED wrote:

I put a refundable hold deposit on it and will test drive in a week
from Saturday to see if I want it.
It is a new 2005 Lowe 160W.
I think the price is VERY good price at $11,999.
It is a new boat, from a dealer, and all warranty's apply from
purchase date.
My research has found that most 16 footers of equal build and motor
will run at least 14,999 to 16,999.

It has the 50 hp E-Tec.

What do you think?
I am a bit excited I found this.

PICS:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Lowe16004.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Lowe16003.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Lowe16002.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Lowe16001.jpg




Looks like a very nice boat and a hell of a deal. The only thing I
didn't see were the bunks supporting the transom. It's probably a
simple adjustment but since there is so much weight there, you need to
make sure it's supported. I would also get a transom saver bracket as
added insurance.

Enjoy!

Dan


Dan,

I am new to boating. What are "bunks"?
I know a transom saver goes from the trailer to the bottom of outboard
to support the weight.

Just like Steve said!

Dan

(SHRED)
I put a refundable hold deposit on it and will test drive in a week from
Saturday to see if I want it.
It is a new 2005 Lowe 160W.
I think the price is VERY good price at $11,999. It is a new boat, from
a dealer, and all warranty's apply from purchase date.
My research has found that most 16 footers of equal build and motor will
run at least 14,999 to 16,999.
It has the 50 hp E-Tec.
What do you think?
I am a bit excited I found this.
======
Nice looking boat Ted! Enjoy it! I am planning a trip out that way some
time this spring...maybe we can get together this time!

John

John Kerr wrote:

(SHRED)
I put a refundable hold deposit on it and will test drive in a week from
Saturday to see if I want it.
It is a new 2005 Lowe 160W.
I think the price is VERY good price at $11,999. It is a new boat, from
a dealer, and all warranty's apply from purchase date.
My research has found that most 16 footers of equal build and motor will
run at least 14,999 to 16,999.
It has the 50 hp E-Tec.
What do you think?
I am a bit excited I found this.
======
Nice looking boat Ted! Enjoy it! I am planning a trip out that way some
time this spring...maybe we can get together this time!

John



That would be fun.
I should have the boat "decked out" by then.

ted_shred at cox dot net

SHRED wrote:

John Kerr wrote:


(SHRED) I put a refundable hold deposit on it and
will test drive in a week from
Saturday to see if I want it. It is a new 2005 Lowe 160W. I think the
price is VERY good price at $11,999. It is a new boat, from
a dealer, and all warranty's apply from purchase date. My research has
found that most 16 footers of equal build and motor will
run at least 14,999 to 16,999. It has the 50 hp E-Tec. What do you think?
I am a bit excited I found this.
======
Nice looking boat Ted! Enjoy it! I am planning a trip out that way some
time this spring...maybe we can get together this time!

John


That would be fun.
I should have the boat "decked out" by then.

ted_shred at cox dot net

West Marine used to have a special discount for outfitting new boats.
If you have a store in your area, give them a call.