new here, with a new to me (used) pontoon

ssanoobab

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Hi my name is Alan. I am from Johnstown, PA. I just wanted to introduce myself. This forum looks like a great place for advice and information. I am looking forward to getting to know my boat and you guys better as time goes on.

I bought this 24ft pontoon boat for $900 last fall. It needs some upholstery work but its not too bad. The floor is solid and the pontoons are in good shape.
It came with the trailer and a blown 75hp mercury (big hole in cylinder wall)

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Last week I found this motor for $850. It is a 1995 115hp mercury. It was in some sort of accident. The mounting plate was broke in half and the prop had a broken blade. The guy I got it from didn't know the story. It looks like it hit the ground the way the side cove is scuffed.
I used parts off my blown 75hp to fix it. It started right up and runs very nice. I cant wait to get it in the water for a real test drive. So for a little less than 2 grand I think I got a pretty nice boat.

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ezmobee

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Re: new here, with a new to me (used) pontoon

That's a REAL nice setup considering what you have into it. Welcome to iboats.
 

tomdinwv

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Re: new here, with a new to me (used) pontoon

Welcome to iboats. Looks like you have gotten you a great deal on your pontoon. Nice looking boat. You have found the right place to find help with any questions you might have.
 

southkogs

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Re: new here, with a new to me (used) pontoon

Congratulations on the find. Sounds like you did great for very little money!
 

playbuoy24

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Re: new here, with a new to me (used) pontoon

Great deal you could easily get 4000 out of ot if you decided to sell.
 

scrit9mm

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Re: new here, with a new to me (used) pontoon

Welcome

That's a great deal. Congrats!
 

Jeep Man

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Re: new here, with a new to me (used) pontoon

Nice find. I assume your now on the lookout for a Merc with a bad lower unit?:) Welcome aboard.
 

The Rooster

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Re: new here, with a new to me (used) pontoon

Nice score Allen. $2000.00 got me a couple of stainless steel props and a second bimini top. :eek: You're obviously a better haggler than I. Good luck !!!
 

5150abf

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Re: new here, with a new to me (used) pontoon

Welcome to iboats.

Dang, you did really really well on that, aside form the duct tape that is in very nice shape.
 
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