Where to find a used duck boat?

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TimSchantz

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I am looking to pick a nice used fully welded modified-v jon boat specifically for duck hunting. I have been looking around and would love to find something like an Excel, Xpress or Beavertail. I have found a buch of these boats new in dealers show rooms, however I am not looking to spend top dollar on a new boat. Looking to get something a few years old and slightly used for a good price. Does anyone know where a good place to find one of these boats is used. I am located in Eastern PA and can't seemed to find any locally.
 
A good friend recently purchased a new Go-Devil brand aluminum duck boat for a crazy price at a LumberJack store in Michigan. They were clearing out and had a few left. He got a new boat at a used price. I think it was either Algonac or Marine City. You might want to check around for deals like that.
 
Put up a looking to buy add in the classifieds
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I hope I'm wrong, and it is just an honest question, but it looks like one of those "I have too few posts to put up an add in the classifieds but I'll just put this here and maybe get away with it"

Like I said, hope I'm wrong...I'll be a nice guy and watch where this goes...
 
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Put up a looking to buy add in the classifieds
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I hope I'm wrong, and it is just an honest question, but it looks like one of those "I have too few posts to put up an add in the classifieds but I'll just put this here and maybe get away with it"

Like I said, hope I'm wrong...I'll be a nice guy and watch where this goes...
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Chuck,
Not trying to circumvent any rules of this forum, just a guy looking for a used boat who has struck out so far. I have searched craigslist, eBay and multiple boat sights and all I can find is either brand new boat pushing the 10 to 12k mark and old riveted aluminum Jon boats. I am a very discriminate boat buyer and have owned numerous boats over my life time with my current offshore fishing boat being a 31 Cape Horn. I have done a fair bit of waterfowl hunting over the last couple of years, mostly duck hunting small rivers and layout hunting for geese. I want to take my love for the water and enjoyment of waterfowl hunting to the next level. I am just in the beginning of my search and trying to explore what options are out there, thus why i am trying to find out what the best way to locate one of these boats is. Any help is greatly appreciated!
 
I've been in Tim's shoes. It's tough to find specific duckboats online and I don't think posting a wanted ad on this site is going to reach all potential sellers.

Good question Tim, I'm sure you and I aren't the only ones to benefit from it.

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Tim

Carl posted up one Craigslist search engine, but there are many out there, not sure myself which is the best. Also, check regional sporting forums for classifieds...your state and neighboring states too.

BTW, welcome, and take a minute to fill in your profile and stay a bit.

Best of luck in your search,

Chuck
 
Thanks everyone. I wasn't aware of the global craigslist searches, i will definitely take a look at those, it will be a whole lot easier than looking at each different section. I am defintely willing to travel, when I bought my offshore boat I travelled pretty much the whole east coast looking. I enjoy the boat buying process and love looking at boats! I would definitely fall into the category of being a boat geek!
 
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