Perry, FL boat dealers

Post by **Ken K** » May 19th, 2003, 9:25 pm

I'm going to drive over from Tallahassee this saturday to look at boats, if anybody is open on the holiday weekend. On my list are Big Bend Marine and Jacks Boats. I also see a Crews Marine and a Marine Liquidators, can anybody tell me anything about these? Any other places on the way I should stop in?

Post by **tin can** » May 20th, 2003, 5:55 am

Ken, Crews is aan Aquasport/Mercury dealer. He has a few other boats, also. Marine liquidators is a marine parts and salvage operation. A very good place to look for STUFF.

Post by **JimR** » May 20th, 2003, 7:35 am

Wayman Carrol at Jacks is one of the nicest guys in the business. I bought two boats from him ( he has my Javelin on the lot for sale ) Very easy to deal with. I beleive he closes at noon Saturday. His phone number is 1-850-584-2162. What kind of boat are you looking for ?

Post by **Ken K** » May 20th, 2003, 8:10 am

Right now, I'm interested in the new KW 186 Bay Reef. Mainly just going to look though.

Post by **JimR** » May 20th, 2003, 8:25 am

Wayman had one a couple weeks ago. Vey nice boat. My BIL just got a used 196 (in Orlando) . I have looked at them as well. My financial advisor (wife) say's I need to keep my 1720 for awhile and sell the Javelin before I can buy a bigger boat.

I REALLY like the 216 Bay Reef. Thats a lotta boat. Good Luck

Post by **Tom Keels** » May 20th, 2003, 8:33 am

You and me both Jim. I'm trying to talk my paw-in-law into the 216 BR.

Post by **Ken K** » May 20th, 2003, 8:46 am

As much as I would like a 21-22 bay boat, a smaller one will really serve my purposes better, I think.

Post by **JimR** » May 20th, 2003, 8:48 am

That is one SWEET boat. I just bought my 1720 in 2001 so I may have to keep it awhile. Its a fine boat but we all have experienced that fiberglass "shrinkage factor".

Post by **JimR** » May 20th, 2003, 8:50 am

Ken : Interested in a 1720Pro with a 90 Yamaha ??

Post by **Ken K** » May 20th, 2003, 8:51 am

I love those 1720s, I just wish they made them slightly larger.

Post by **JimR** » May 20th, 2003, 8:58 am

Oh well, can't blame a guy for trying. Sounds like the 186BR is what you need. Keep us posted on your boat buying adventure.

dowawoo · Post by **dowawoo** » May 20th, 2003, 9:56 pm

I actually stopped and looked at the 18.6 at Jacks, nice boat..I also went to the factory a couple years ago and they tooked me through the process of building a 19.6 bay reef..quite a boat...they told me if you wanted a boat built just go to the dealer and tell him what you want, they will include any options you want, trim tabs ect. Guys name at the factory is Don good folk..and the trip, worth it..