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Post by **CairoTrout** » June 24th, 2007, 10:16 pm

Bid on a 1997 Hewes redfisher.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 952&rd=1,1

Post by **bman** » June 24th, 2007, 10:32 pm

You are killing me!

I'm happy with my Carolina skiff, I'm happy with my Carolina Skiff, I'm happy with my Carolina Skiff....

Post by **CairoTrout** » June 24th, 2007, 10:41 pm

The only thing that worries me is the motor, anybody had one of these?

Post by **Steve Stinson** » June 24th, 2007, 10:52 pm

I have owned a couple Mariner's and always had good luck with them. One on a bass boat, one on a jon boat. I would recommend having a "Purchase Check" done by a Mercury / Mariner mechanic before you close the deal. They will check the compression, foot oil, etc. and give you a report. It should run $100 - $150.

If everything checks out okay, just run it often. The Mercs / Mariners don't like to sit still.

Good Luck with your bidding.
- Steve Stinson

Post by **snatch-n-reel** » June 24th, 2007, 11:13 pm

Hope you get it CT. I'm still waiting on the MARSHMASTERS to come in. Let me know when they come in.

Post by **tin can** » June 25th, 2007, 5:32 am

CairoTrout wrote:The only thing that worries me is the motor, anybody had one of these?

It's a Mercury. Absoutely no difference except the decals and paint color. I have a 1997 Mariner 200 on my bass boat. I've had no problems with the motor.

Post by **Chalk** » June 25th, 2007, 7:54 am

I'll sell ya 2001 for $13k and my cowling has decals on it

Post by **flatpicker** » June 25th, 2007, 8:13 am

Heath, PM sent

Post by **CairoTrout** » June 25th, 2007, 10:18 am

What kind is it? Chalk

Post by **Barhopr** » June 25th, 2007, 10:36 am

CT, just drive down and look at it. If you like it buy it right then. Bird in hand is worth two in the bush for a seller. Hewes are nice boats, draft alot but nice. Chalks' is nice and skinny

Post by **Chalk** » June 25th, 2007, 12:15 pm

CairoTrout wrote:What kind is it? Chalk

2001 Back Country Ghost 169 (Same boat as the Ranger Ghost 169)
2001 Yamaha 90 hp
12 Riptide trolling w/ removeable mount
Bob's Hydraulic Jack Plate
Cavitation Plate
Stainless 4 Blade Prop
Standard Horizon VHF
Release Well and Bait Well
Float On Trailer

Post by **birddog** » June 25th, 2007, 12:35 pm

Its a great boat CT. If you are seriously looking and Chalk is seriously selling, I'd take a look at it.

Post by **Chalk** » June 25th, 2007, 12:36 pm

birddog wrote:... and Chalk is seriously selling, I'd take a look at it.

Barhopr needs some more vouchers

Post by **birddog** » June 25th, 2007, 12:37 pm

Post by **Barhopr** » June 25th, 2007, 2:22 pm

Chalk wrote:
birddog wrote:... and Chalk is seriously selling, I'd take a look at it.
Barhopr needs some more vouchers

I'm saving my vouchers up for a power pole, I wanna be like BD and stop on a dime. Only three more to go