Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
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- Cycleman07
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Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
So the budget changed for my boating addiction...considering trading the South Bay in on this...Thoughts or other recommendations in the $70-90K range?
2013 South Bay 524E/Mercury 150 4Stroke
2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 4x4 Duramax
2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 4x4 Duramax
Re: Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
Awesome. I haven't priced any new toons, but if you are trading you might be able to get a better trade value if you stay with the South Bay. And the new Super Sport sure looks a lot like the Harris...
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Just one boat...after another, after another 

- Cycleman07
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Re: Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
I definitely want a bar on the boat as we have one now and love it. None of the Super sport South Bay models come with a bar dang it.
2013 South Bay 524E/Mercury 150 4Stroke
2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 4x4 Duramax
2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 4x4 Duramax
Re: Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
Call them. I bet they'll build you a SS with a 900 Series Entertainer floor plan...
Just one boat...after another, after another 

Re: Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
Just look at the Bennington Q series tritoons with the optional Sport Tower/Arch.
They just set the retail tritoon market on their ear. See BenningtonMarine.com for the Build Sections for the Q series.
They just set the retail tritoon market on their ear. See BenningtonMarine.com for the Build Sections for the Q series.
'12 Bennington 24' SSLX Yamaha 150
Re: Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
Wow, that Harris is drop dead gorgeous, but I agree with Bama.... i would at least look at the Q series Benningtons..... gotta ask though, you've got a great boat now.. only a year old, why trade?
Roland & Jo
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
Re: Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
That question brings to mind an old story.... Many years ago, I left Virginia, and moved to North Carolina for college. I started college as a 30 yr old freshman. I was newly divorced, and the dating pool was filled with 18-22 yr old college girls. One of my prior, older, female co-workers asked one of my other friends, "Why does Mark date those 20 year old girls?"ROLAND wrote:Wow, that Harris is drop dead gorgeous, but I agree with Bama.... i would at least look at the Q series Benningtons..... gotta ask though, you've got a great boat now.. only a year old, why trade?
The answer, "Because he can."
Hey, if I had the funds to swap out and trade up for bigger, better, faster, sleeker, hotter... I'd get a new one too...
A new boat, that is... I've already got the better, sleeker, hotter wife....
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2011 SunChaser DS22
Mercury 115 EFI
13.75 x 15p
Mercury 115 EFI
13.75 x 15p
Re: Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
Or maybe a Bennington/Stancraft Q Series 
These Stancraft versions are very custom so I imagine they could configure a bar version.

These Stancraft versions are very custom so I imagine they could configure a bar version.
2013 Bennington 2275RCWL ESP w/Mercury Verado 250 Pro
Mid-America PT24T tandem trailer
Mid-America PT24T tandem trailer
Re: Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
PlaynDoc wrote:That question brings to mind an old story.... Many years ago, I left Virginia, and moved to North Carolina for college. I started college as a 30 yr old freshman. I was newly divorced, and the dating pool was filled with 18-22 yr old college girls. Of of my prior, older, female co-workers asked one of my other friends, "Why does Mark date those 20 year old girls?"
The answer, "Because he can."
Hey, if I had the funds to swap out and trade up for bigger, better, faster, sleeker, hotter... I'd get a new one too...
A new boat, that is... I've already got the better, sleeker, hotter wife....
Good save. Never know when she's reading.

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- Cycleman07
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Re: Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
Holy Cow that Benny is unbelievable...Is there a website that shows that boat?
2013 South Bay 524E/Mercury 150 4Stroke
2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 4x4 Duramax
2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 4x4 Duramax
Re: Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
I have a few pictures from their dealer/customer open house last fall, but not much else has been posted. Apparently they sold out 25+ of them to dealers on the spot - wow.Cycleman07 wrote:Holy Cow that Benny is unbelievable...Is there a website that shows that boat?
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 962&type=1
It is killer in person. The Stancraft people are unbelievable artisans.
http://www.stancraftboats.com
Search "Bennington Stancraft Edition" and you'll see them posted here and there.
Bring a lot of cash....
2013 Bennington 2275RCWL ESP w/Mercury Verado 250 Pro
Mid-America PT24T tandem trailer
Mid-America PT24T tandem trailer
Re: Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
wow, when I saw those pics of that benny... I answered my own question... If I could I would... that rig is something else!!!
Roland & Jo
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
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Re: Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
I was on the Harris last week at the boat show. The thing is unreal. Awesome boat.
1993 Suntracker Party Barge 24'
2006 50HP Johnson
1993 Basstracker Tandem Axle Trailer
2006 50HP Johnson
1993 Basstracker Tandem Axle Trailer
- Cycleman07
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Re: Considering trading in the 1 year old SouthBay on this.
Called and got some pricing on the Bennington Stancraft...
$135K with a 8.2L I/O. Not happening
However i could rig the Harris with a 300 Verado for about $85K. I cant wait to walk through it at the boat show in Tulsa next week.
On another note, my South Bay was broke into where I store it and the in dash GPS and Stereo are gone. The mother
destroyed the helm in the process.
God Bless good insurance. Its already in the shop to have the helm and everything replaced and should only be out a few weeks. The bright side is the sorry SOB's did in in January and not July.
I love how people try and get things they want the easy way instead of working their butts off like the rest of us.

$135K with a 8.2L I/O. Not happening
However i could rig the Harris with a 300 Verado for about $85K. I cant wait to walk through it at the boat show in Tulsa next week.
On another note, my South Bay was broke into where I store it and the in dash GPS and Stereo are gone. The mother


God Bless good insurance. Its already in the shop to have the helm and everything replaced and should only be out a few weeks. The bright side is the sorry SOB's did in in January and not July.
I love how people try and get things they want the easy way instead of working their butts off like the rest of us.
2013 South Bay 524E/Mercury 150 4Stroke
2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 4x4 Duramax
2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT 4x4 Duramax
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Yamaha 90 hp 4 stroke
Dual axle full bunk trailer ready to go
All pulled with Z71 4WD Silverado
Maritime mobile KD4LZL
Lake Allatoona, NW Ga.
FVC USCG Auxiliary
Vietnam 66 / 67