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Originally Posted by PathfinderNI

Did something very similar to what you're contemplating. Went just on the other side of Tampa and picked up my 24' Pathfinder. All of the concerns mentioned here are warranted....the seller was a used boat dealer and told me that the motor had around 500 hrs. on the 225 Yamaha that was on the boat but didn't have a computer printout for me. Drove strait over one day, spent the night in a motel, and test-drove the boat the next day. It seemed to in good working order and he changed or fixed a couple of minor issues such as burnt tail lights, etc. Drove straight back that day which I wouldn't recommend....will drive you stir crazy! Anyway, started adding and changing things and didn't get to take it out after getting home for a couple of months. First time out I couldn't get it cranked. Needless to say I ended up spending over $3,000 on two different repair shops on the engine alone to get it working properly. Trails Yamaha in Henderson finally got it running like it's supposed to. Also found out that the motor had 900+ hours on it although much of it was at idle or slow speed. I've put $7,000+ into the motor, boat accessories, and trailer combined since I purchased it. There are mobile mechanics that you can hire in most areas to go by and check out an outboard and give you a report. Might be worth checking into before you head out there. Although Pathfinder boats are known to have great resale value, I purchased my 2002 with no accessories(i.e. trolling motor, rear seats, Gps, anchor, etc.) a couple of years ago for several thousand dollars more than what you are looking at for a 2006 Triton. It could be a really good deal because of someone needing money badly in this tough economy, or it could have some serious issues that will end up costing you quite a bit to get it going. Even so it may still be a good deal....just know as much as you can before you go so you can know what to expect. I would also be a bit more wary of a used boat dealer than an individual. Expect to pay state and local taxes on the full purchase price of the boat when you go to register it here.

Thank you for the info. I am trying to gather as much info as I can and you have just taught me something. Whenever I register it, I still have to pay taxes when its just an individual selling it to me? I thought it would just be the asking price? The guy selling it sounds like a hard working wealthy individual who has just lost the time to use it. It is located in Doral, Florida I think. I have it in an email.