looking for a penn yan 255-295

[fishoutta_water]

I've searched hi and low and have had trouble finding a boat in good shape.I am looking for a gem of a vessel that hasn't been chartered or abused.Low hours,well taken care of 1990+.Electronics are not important. typically i would prefer to set it up too my liking anyways.I am willing to spend the money as i know you get what you pay for.I have looked for a couple months with no luck.I may even consider a finders fee if it was really worth while.

[Billy V]

There are a few Penn Yan's here:

http://www.boattrader.com/search-result ... ngth:DESC/

or here:

http://www.yachtworld.com

Also, there's a 25' Penn Yan for sale at Screwy Louies in Fair Haven...the Big Fin boat.

[GAMBLER]

Try this link. http://www.pennyanboats.com/fiberglass.htm

There are some nice Penn Yann boats here. If I had the money, I would be buying the first one.

[fishoutta_water]

Hey thanks for the info it is appreciated.So let me ask you would you go with the penn yan or something else?

[Billy V]

I've owned three Penn Yans and currently run a Penn Yan 295 Prowler. All three of them have been FANTASTIC fishing boats. For what we do on Lake Ontario they're really great!

[GAMBLER]

I would buy a Penn Yann in a heart beat. If the boat is older (no matter what brand) do yourself a favor and have a marine survey done on it.

[Penn yan 88]

I am on my second Penn Yan and have to say they are solid all around. You won't be disappointed. I bought mine in Michigan and had a marine survey done. With the amount of money you are looking to spend I would not buy one without. It is worth the money.

[daker1979]

Nice boat in the classifieds here:

http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishin ... php?t=2645

[gennyscreamer]

Looking into buying a boat, do any of you have some info on getting a marine survey? Locations, process, price, etc...I'm located in Rochester. Cheers, Screamer

[woody 184]

Thanks for the help Guy......It must have helped the boat sold last night........

[fishoutta_water]

ha..i just got home from fishing in pulaski so i didn't see your post until now.Thanks for the info though

[fishoutta_water]

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[GAMBLER]

Remember, this was a charter boat. It has seen a lot of time on the water. If the engine is original, it may be close to the end of it's life span. I would also want a more up to date survey. Alot can go wrong with a boat in two years!

[fishoutta_water]

If an up to date survey showed the boat in good condition..do you think thats a reasonable price?I also ask myself if i may be better off grabbing a boat that i am able to trailer on my own.Maybe something a little smaller..It seems like a catch 22.I mean i guess it comes down to giving up deck space and the capability to navigate rough waters without as much of a headache vs. being able to move the boat with my own truck and an obvious fuel savings.I'm caught between a rock and a hard place here...

[L&M]

fishoutta_water: Must of missed you this weekend. How was the fishing and the concert.

[fishoutta_water]

The fishing was good we caught about 20 browns by 10:30 am and went for big silver the rest of the day..got 1 small one and 1 steely.Never did make it to the concert though

[fishoutta_water]

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[L&M]

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[Penn yan 88]

The survey will give you a estimated value of the boat which you then can negotiate from there. You should have a idea prior to having a surveyor come out the estiamted value. You would want a compression check done also. My boat is 26 ft and i can trailer it. I sacrificed cabin space for more room in the back, it is a i/o but the motor is underneath. There is boats out there that are suitable you just have to keep looking. I started out with a small boat and then worked my way up to the 26 ft. If you are not familiar with driving/docking a boat a smaller boat to start out might be better.

[fishoutta_water]

I'm familar with boats.I've had them most my life.I actually just sold a 30ft baja outlaw.I think i def want something that i can trailer though.It would be nice to be able to move with the fish.

[fishoutta_water]

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