center console boat forsale or trade

[davesoutfishing]

A buddy up here owed me some money so he gave me this boat I dont really have any use for it its 19 foot ski barge with a center console 65 hp merc would be a really good river boat for trolling it has a mount for a kicker motor dont know a thing about the motor I havent had it in the water asking 1000.00 for it or trade for? email me for pics of it

[Bill in SC]

If it is a Ski Barge like I just bought by Dilks in Arkansas, somebody ought to jump on that QUICKLY! Helluva boat! VERY WIDE, excellent cat boat! Would love to see a pic!
Bill in SC

[davesoutfishing]

its alot wider then My mini van lol all open their is 2 seats where the steering wheel is and 2 right infront of the center conole

[fishnfwl]

Are you in the UP North of Wisconsin I guess??

[davesoutfishing]

yes right on the boarder of the up and wisconsin

[Bill in SC]

Folks, Dave sent me pics of this fine boat, and quite frankly, I think he is nuts to sell it so cheap unless the hull is in bad condition or something. These Ski Barges make SUPER cat boats, as they are extra wide at 6 1/2 feet on the floor. Their flat bottom makes them GREAT river boats. If it were within 500 miles of me here, it would be in my yard TODAY! Someone from the BOC PLEASE buy this boat, and then gloat on what a STEAL you got!
Bill in SC

[Bill in SC]

Here's pics of this FINE boat!

[davesoutfishing]

I still have the boat hulls in really good shape Bill

[davesoutfishing]

tell ya what if a BOC member comes and gets this boat this weekend they can have it for 800 cash

[davesoutfishing]

come on guys gas prices are way down take a road trip lol

[loanwizard]

Do you have the title to the boat and motor? Registration for the trailer? Does it run? Is it winterized? Will you store for the winter if it is paid for?

Thanks,

Shawn

What year is the boat and motor? mid 80's?

[Bill in SC]

Brother Shawn. excluding the motor all together, THAT boat and trailer is an ABSOLUTE STEAL at that price. I'm astounded that no one has sprung for it! Sure wish it were near SC! Surely it will sell today or tomorrow.
Bill in SC

[seacatfish]

Good questions Shawn. I`d be interested to know the answers, too.

Dave, that boat looks like it has marine bottom paint. Is that what it is, or just a color? Will that trailer make a road trip to FL?

Any chance you would like to visit a warm fishing state this winter, free? I can supply you with a place to stay, meals for the family and a nice little Lund to fish with. You can fish the river for catfish, snook, trout, redfish. Or the harbor for those plus shark, snapper, grouper, mackeral etc. You pay for the gas to get here and I`ll take care of everything else, if you bring that boat in exchange. The wife can hit the beaches while we fish if she wants. Just write this off as a dumb question if you`re not remotely interested, LOL.

Best, Dan

[Sunbird]

Bill you buy it I will go get it! :wink:

Fix it up and make your money back?:big_smile:

[davesoutfishing]

well lets see yes it has a title no registration for the trailer ummm not sure about the motor or the paint the motor has new battery cables on it so.....? lol as much as I would like to goto fl it's gonna have to be a no my van didnt like pulling it lol the trailer would make any trip I would repack the bearings the trailer lights would need rewireing also oh the title says it's a 1966 kenner 19 ft open bow

[davesoutfishing]

I googled *kenner ski barge* all I seen wash 16 footers not sure but it's what the title says

[Bill in SC]

OK, I found pics of these boats on Google images. Undoubtedly those two companies merged or something as the Ski Barge boats by Dilks and Kenner seem identical from all the photos I've seen. The width is what sets these boats apart from the rest of the field. If you want ROOM and COMFORT, this is a GREAT boat. I can't imagine someone spending 30K on a Sea Ark, when these type boats can be found at the price you have on this one. Not knocking Sea Arks as I LOVE them, but for the fisherman on a budget...
Bill in SC

[davesoutfishing]

yea Bill if I lived back in Iowa I would prolly keep it waters not deep enough for this boat and its not a boat for the bay it would make a killer boat

[South Grand Laker]

yeah bill and i agree, as of bill has seen mine and i seen his, ii've had mine for 5 years now, and don't ever plan on getting another catfish boat if it holds up, great boat, it would be in my yard for sure also if i live anywhere close to ya

[South Grand Laker]

but i might add after further look that is one wild looking center consule, pics of mine are on my profile page before i rigged it out, looks alot better now

[Bill in SC]

< but i might add after further look that is one wild looking center console,>

LOL! Yes, I noticed that too. That big gaudy space eater would have to go first thing, to be replaced with the smaller console like mine and your boat has. (or a tiller steer engine and NO console)
Bill in SC

[South Grand Laker]

but really that's a hell of a deal, i'm serious those boats are a rarity, and for the price it almost looks like it's in better shap then mine might be or when i baught mine and i can tell you i paid alot for then a grand for it

[davesoutfishing]

lots of room for rod holders lol

[Bill in SC]

Hell, as you know, I just paid 3K for my 20 footer. 'Course it does have the 200 Merc on it. I bought it for the boat, not the motor, and yes, these boats are scarce. I'll buy EVERYONE I can find for 1K or less. (in my area) Rig 'em for catfishin and quadruple my money. When people see 'em in person, they can hardly believe the width, and they are super stable. They also float in VERY SHALLOW water. I'm flabbergasted that this boat is still available! WAKE UP BOC members in that area!!!!
Bill in SC

[davesoutfishing]

brrr its cold I just went out and measured it its 19foot 8 inches long across the rails its 7 foot 6 inches across the floor its 6foot 10 inches20 inch sides thats not including the rails

[South Grand Laker]

yeah bill i'm in total agreement, i fish in some shallow waters, especially in some flats to where i need to be able to float across in some water thats a foot and a half, i'm pretty confident mine will cross in 12 inches of water without having to get out and push off, i as well got mine for the room but i had been eyeballed mine for about 3 years before my neigbor decided to get rid of it, so he held on it for me , not know what i was gonna rigg it up for then he wanted to buy it back off me , haha i said well see and you know the rest

[Leftenant]

Man, I would jump on this deal if I were closer. Whoever gets it, they won't regret it!

[seacatfish]

Dave, I know what you mean about the cold. I had to wear flipflops and a long sleeved shirt today to sit in the shade at the beach while my daughter played volleyball. Too darn sunny to sit in the sun. LOL Just tryin` to temptate ya.

Why don`t you get a buddy to pull that beauty down and make the vacation with him? I can handle two couples if you are all willing to sleep in one room.....I can see that boat working real nice for castnetting mullet. Sure understand why those carolina boys are high on it.

[davesoutfishing]

you mean I'd have to sleep *with* my wife ....forget it buddy I'll stay up here lol

[davesoutfishing]

I posted the measurments on the boat incase ya all missed em if anyone wants pics just email me davesoutfishing2@yahoo.com

[loanwizard]

I posted the measurments on the boat incase ya all missed em if anyone wants pics just email me davesoutfishing2@yahoo.com

Can you store it if I pay you in full now?

[davesoutfishing]

store it as keep it in the yard yes I have no garagebut sure I would do that

[r ward]

To far of a road trip but if I could afford it I would be tempted

[davesoutfishing]

yea I know sure wish I could find a BOC buyer for it the people up here dont want it just because the rivers have been so low prolly end up just cutting the boat up and selling the trailer off but who knows one guy was interrested in still waiting for an email from him

[Bill in SC]

Whatever you do, PLEASE do NOT cut that boat up! :ooooh: Someone WILL buy that gem. NO way it can last for over a week or two. Every time I see you post, I keep lookin' for a SOLD report!

Bill in SC

[Bill in SC]

As far and wide as the BOC is, it would seem possible to coordinate a 100 mile relay to get this boat from point A to point B. Buyer would have to compensate each person's fuel charges for each pull. Shouldn't add too much to the price of the boat at the lower fuel rates right now. Just be a crying shame to see this boat scrapped. Heck, advertise on all the free internet advertising sites, Craig's list and others. Get yourself TWICE what you are asking for it by marketing it free, and being patient.
Bill in SC

[davesoutfishing]

Bill I have it in Michigan the UP Iowa Wisconsin craigslist everyone says its too far away loanwizard is interrested just waiting for him to get online

[Bill in SC]

If loanwizard buys it, he will be pleased to see that it is every bit of the boat his Carolina Skiff was, at a SMALL fraction of the cost! GO FOR IT, Shawn!!!!!! You can thank me later! :wink:
Bill in SC

[davesoutfishing]

I sure hope he gets it I wanna see it all fixed up as for the center console I would make a livewell out of the 2 eats thats infront of it

[davesoutfishing]

I still got it bill lol maybe I should find some reindeer and decorate it all up and put a big santa in it lol

[loanwizard]

I'll take it. Times are tough and I am selling my 07 SeaArk, but I think this will be an excellent fishin boat. I just need to see about a time to get up there. Chicago just got 8 inches of snow lol!

Dave I'll get with you soon about how to get you your money.

[davesoutfishing]

I told a guy thats been hounding my all weekend that if it wasnt paid for by friday he could have it

[RIVER-RAT]

I'll take it. Times are tough and I am selling my 07 SeaArk, but I think this will be an excellent fishin boat. I just need to see about a time to get up there. Chicago just got 8 inches of snow lol!

Dave I'll get with you soon about how to get you your money.


It sounds like you got a heck of a deal Shawn. The way Bill has been raving about this boat, I thought about buying it! :big_smile:

[n2fishn]

I'll take it. Times are tough and I am selling my 07 SeaArk, but I think this will be an excellent fishin boat. I just need to see about a time to get up there. Chicago just got 8 inches of snow lol!

Dave I'll get with you soon about how to get you your money.

Congrats Shawn this will be a good wither time project to work on and get it set up and rigged the way you want it.

Keep us posted with pic.Cant wait to see the finished results.

[davesoutfishing]

boat is sold just talked to loan on the phone it's all his

[loanwizard]

Congrats Shawn this will be a good wither time project to work on and get it set up and rigged the way you want it.

Keep us posted with pic.Cant wait to see the finished results.

Winter project?!?!?! I doubt I will see it til April lol! 12 hours through snow? Who knows, I may get a wild hair though. Anyone want to make a 24 hour drive for pay plus gas lol!?

[RIVER-RAT]

Winter project?!?!?! I doubt I will see it til April lol! 12 hours through snow? Who knows, I may get a wild hair though. Anyone want to make a 24 hour drive for pay plus gas lol!?

LOL! Congrats on the purchase Shawn! I wish I could help ya out! I'm in the St Louis MO area and don't think I could be beneficial to ya! Even if I could help ya out, the wife wrecked the truck this morning on her way to work!:ooooh: Hit a patch of ice and slammed the front and rear of the truck into the guard rails! :angry: She's okay, just not my truck! :sad2::smile2:

[Netmanjack]

Well it looks like I got the short straw! lol :ooooh: I cant believe that I got involved in this. I was just sitting here minding my own business when the phone rang.lol I guess I will be seeing you in a couple of days Dave.lol :smile2::smile2::smile2:

[spoonfish]

Good deal have fun with the new rig Shawn. Have a safe trip Jack.
Dave good to see you on here, missed ya at the last gatherings.

[davesoutfishing]

see ya when ya get here (hes gonna be a yooper for a day:ooooh: good to see ya also spoon yea lil far to drive to the gatherings lol I hate it up here

[loanwizard]

Gee Jack, weren't you with me when we picked up my LAST boat in Troy Missouri? Gives Netman a whole new meaning. I think I otta send you with the truck AND a set of sled dogs! What was I thinking?!?! :smile2:

[davesoutfishing]

you might wanna do that it's soppose to snow wednesday up here lol

[davesoutfishing]

darnit just pulled the boat up by the house looks like I will be redoing the bearings in the snow lol jacked the one side up and spun the wheel boy was it loud

[Netmanjack]

Gee Jack, weren't you with me when we picked up my LAST boat in Troy Missouri? Gives Netman a whole new meaning. I think I otta send you with the truck AND a set of sled dogs! What was I thinking?!?! :smile2:

That doesn't scare me, they have beer and bowling allies up that way don't they? lol I don't have to be home till Monday. :smile2:

[Bill in SC]

GLAD we got this deal resolved! I think ALL parties will be tickled pink. You got a good 'un, Shawn!
Bill in SC

[davesoutfishing]

I wonder if he will keep the RIVER RATS name thats on the boat oh I got the bearings done had to replace em glad I checked I would have felt bad him breaking down

[Bill in SC]

I LIKE the River Rats graphics. Classy! Of course, I would have to add my peedeecatmaster, BOC, Abu Garcia, Power Pro, Berkley Big game, and Gamakatsu graphics as well. :wink:
Bill in SC

[loanwizard]

I wonder if he will keep the RIVER RATS name thats on the boat oh I got the bearings done had to replace em glad I checked I would have felt bad him breaking down

The name will remain the same. 1. I am not marrying the boat. 2. I don't have a suitable replacement name. 3. I am WAY too lazy to strip it clean it and rename it. I will be much better at sliming it up with shad, course I am going to have to travel to the Ohio to really use it right. There are a few good things to a divorce I guess.

[Netmanjack]

Well I'll be taking off here soon, if any one wants to wave just be standing by the side of the road some where in between here and there, I'll honk! lol:ooooh::roll_eyes::wink::smile2::smile2:

[davesoutfishing]

3 to 6 inches of snow today be carefull

[davesoutfishing]

49893 is the zip if ya wanna check the weather

[davesoutfishing]

cars are moving slow past the house here they say from south of oshkosh clear up north to where I am is gonna be a mess when rush hour hits

[KevsCatfish]

How old is the motor? If the boat is ANYTHING like mine - I love it... been in the family for 24 years... I am getting it refiberglassed right now... Good luck... can you send pictures... I maybe interested in the motor... KevsCatfish@aol.com

[davesoutfishing]

well Jack has the boat hooked to the truck lights gave us fits they worked on the van but not on the truck( I think it's because the truck was a ford should have sent him up with a chevy lol) never did figure the lights out he just dont have right turn signal and right brake light he got up here about 5 pm my time he is tucked into the wifes hotel for the night sure hope ya like it ShawnJack says its every bit bigger then your other one

[Bill in SC]

<ShawnJack says its every bit bigger then your other one>

I KNOW they are going to be happy fishermen!!! :smile2::wink::smile2:

Bill in SC

[davesoutfishing]

just talked to jack on the phone he says everythings going good he is about 2 hours out yet

[Bill in SC]

Can hardly wait to see how the Wiz reacts to it. I hope he likes it. I'd feel guilty, having talked it up so well, if he don't like it! :wink:
Bill in SC

[davesoutfishing]

yes I hope so also I think he will once he gets it fixed up like he wants it

[Bill in SC]

Well, he's downgrading from a modern Carolina Skiff. I HAVE a Carolina Skiff too. It's a GREAT boat, but I don't consider the Fishin' Ski Barge to be a downgrade at all. I love BOTH my boats, and... they're BOTH PAID FOR! :wink:
Bill in SC

[davesoutfishing]

well when he gets it all fixed up the way he wants it maybe I will come down and be able to fish from it

[Bill in SC]

< well when he gets it all fixed up the way he wants it maybe I will come down and be able to fish from it>

Well, after GIVING him the boat, you OUGHT to be able to fish from it!! :wink:

Bill in SC

[davesoutfishing]

well lol I didn't give him the boat....ok well maybe I did....do ya think he will give me more for it? lol

[Bill in SC]

Believe me, brother, you GAVE it to him. After all, 'tis the season!! :wink:

Bill in SC

[davesoutfishing]

lol yes that it is.....

[davesoutfishing]

jack called me last night said he made it home with no problems sure glad I checked out the bearings before he got here it would have never made it

[Bill in SC]

You're a good man for attending to the wheel bearings, Dave. That would have been a nightmare for him to have to deal with in that weather.
BB in SC

[KevsCatfish]

Can you send out pictures of it? KevsCatfish@aol.com

[KevsCatfish]

Once I learn how to use this GREAT site - everyones in trouble - I found the pictures of the boat....

[loanwizard]

I haven't seen it yet but it is nearby.... I can smell it. Dave, you are one of the reasons I love the BOC. You put up my driver and friend in a room, repacked the wheels, wired it up, did everything for me. Your actions for a person you've never met, are something to be proud of.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart and yes.... you are welcome to fish out of it ANYTIME!

[Bill in SC]

I haven't seen it yet but it is nearby.... I can smell it. Dave, you are one of the reasons I love the BOC. You put up my driver and friend in a room, repacked the wheels, wired it up, did everything for me. Your actions for a person you've never met, are something to be proud of.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart and yes.... you are welcome to fish out of it ANYTIME!

I agree 100%!!!

Bill in SC

[davesoutfishing]

well I tried to make it as safe and easy going for Jack as I could but shawn redo the bearings I could get the seals hear in town the one seal was real loose I was very carefull popping em out the hub with the loose cap may need replace I took it to the boat shop to get a new cap for it he didnt have one to fit it he thought maybe at some point the guy ran it on bad bearings and made the hole whre the cap was alil bigger not sure about that one lol jack sure is a nice guy we talked alil but with me working when he got their couldnt talk much

[Netmanjack]

My driver! lol Hey Dave it was good too meet you to brother. I certainly hope to see you again and do a little fishing. Salmon or cat which ever comes first. I'll have to say that the trip up there ( 11 hours and 622miles) was a very nice ride. I enjoyed the peace and quiet of being alone with my inner thoughts allowing for an uninterrupted review of my life and circumstance. The time I spent within Dave's environs was very pleasant. His coworkers were very hospitable and exhibited a caring and compassionate attitude toward me ( a true sign of the respect that they have for Dave) The folks at the hotel, which Dave's wonderful Wife so cleverly manages went out of their way to welcome me.(another sign of Davis's popularity) The only concern that I had was being able to understand the language up there, man` they all sound so funny! lol

The trip home ( 13 hours) was to say the least an harrowing experience. Towing a nearly fifty year old rig (even with new barrings) waiting with a ever impending sense of dread the unwanted disaster about to assail me. Will it be the wheels or will the boat jump off of the trailer. Maybe it will be like that current TV commercial where the guy sees his own boat passing him. Oh yeah, never never tow a boat through Chicago! I know the Lord was with me the entire trip, but I was especially grateful when I finally got off the turnpike and away from those tractor trailers! I wasn't in Oz, but still there is no place like home...:wink:

[oh no]

I thought I was reading a novel, with all the if's, and's, and maybe's with this boat. It looks like it has the makens of a fine fishing boat.

[davesoutfishing]

well I m happy to see ya still kickin jack now comes the fun part of getting it river ready by spring

[davesoutfishing]

has shawn seen it yet jack? if so is he happy with it?

[loanwizard]

Yeah it'll do. I hope the engine runs, and it looks solid. For what I have wrapped up in it, it should do fine. Thanks so much for your help with the trip.
I can already see it loaded with driftmasters and rod holders.

[davesoutfishing]

It snowed here I was looking for Jack lol...keep us up todate please

[Bill in SC]

<I thought I was reading a novel, with all the if's, and's, and maybe's with this boat. It looks like it has the makens of a fine fishing boat.>

NO ifs, ands, or buts about these boats making extremely nice catfish boats! I enjoyed all the posts during the selling process of it. :cool2::big_smile:

Bill in SC

[davesoutfishing]

well?...did you and jack get it going? it snowed again I was thinking of Jack lol

[jtrew]

Just a point of information here in case anyone thinks that boat is underpowered with a 65hp outboard. Back when that boat was a couple of years old, a friend had one that size with a 60hp Mercury on it. With 2 people aboard, it would pull one person on a slalom ski. Didn't have quite enough oomph to pull 2 at once, though. But it would fly with all 3 of us aboard.