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Posted: 7/2/2022 1:19:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: alpha0815]
Grew up on bay boats and fishing boats as a kid. I’ve just never owned one of my own.  Wife and I are tied of “waiting for the right time” and have decided on a Nauticstar 251 Hybrid. They have been almost impossible to find and even though a new order only takes a few months, there is no telling when the motor will be available.

Got really lucky and found a smaller dealer in Florida that just got a 2022 model in, loaded with everything I want…except for a Power Pole. It’s expensive but what the hell right?

Deposit is in and just waiting on the credit union to give us options on terms / interest. What am I in for?

Mixed use of sandbar / cruising and coastal Louisiana fishing.

Nauticstar 251 Hybrid

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Link Posted: 7/2/2022 7:50:40 AM EDT
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I don't have any answers to your question but congratulations on your new boat.  It is beautiful.
Link Posted: 7/2/2022 8:31:49 AM EDT
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She sure is sexy. But you only live once and I bet you can move it if your not happy with it.
Link Posted: 7/2/2022 8:40:37 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 7/2/2022 7:35:03 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 7/2/2022 7:56:48 PM EDT
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It looks nice a very nice boat, love the color.  That said, I pay that much for a boat, it better have a head (bathroom) in it.  But still congrats and enjoy!
Link Posted: 7/2/2022 10:15:09 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By RED_5:
nice, along the lines of what I want in a boat, although I'd prefer a twin with a head.

with high fuel prices, I cringe at what it would cost for a day out on the water.



enjoy and remember how happy you are right now!
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It has a pottie and a sink with 12 gallons of freshwater. Don’t need much more in a 25’ that will get used in 90F weather.

If it didn’t have a head, I would have ordered it without.
Link Posted: 7/13/2022 7:39:33 AM EDT
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Beautiful! Enjoy!
Link Posted: 7/20/2022 7:25:19 PM EDT
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Can I be your friend ? That looks amazing
Link Posted: 7/27/2022 5:04:38 PM EDT
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I am never going to financially recover from this.

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Link Posted: 7/27/2022 5:10:06 PM EDT
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I'm jelly OP.

I know what they cost as I have been looking at new boats.

How many years did they give you as an option for the loan?
Link Posted: 7/27/2022 10:13:24 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DoubleTaps:
I'm jelly OP.

I know what they cost as I have been looking at new boats.

How many years did they give you as an option for the loan?
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Up to 15 years at around 5%. We put down $50k
Link Posted: 7/28/2022 9:44:14 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 7/28/2022 10:35:24 AM EDT
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Great boat.
The head is for the wife's comfort.
Usually they are in the center console.

No radar?
What is cruising speed?
Link Posted: 7/28/2022 3:04:40 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By belted_guns:
Great boat.
The head is for the wife's comfort.
Usually they are in the center console.

No radar?
What is cruising speed?
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It gets almost 4 MPG around 24-25 MPH. Tops out at 52.

No radar, don’t really have a need.  But may add in the future since I already have 2 NSS12 Evo 3 units.
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