2003 246 Open w/ Venture 6200# Trailer - SOLD...

[Bzfishn]

Boat is very well maintained. Many nice to have extras. Turn key...
Over $73k invested.

Serious inquires only please. Asking $52,500.
Will be available in the water at the end of April 2005.

Boat Info:
330 HP Crusader 5.7L MPI - FWC with 115 hrs, ZF 45A transmission
160 qt. Insulated Fish Boxes (2)
175 qt. Insulated Cooler/Storage Boxes (2)
25 gal Circulating Baitwell w/Light
4-Drawer Tackle Box
Forward Cushioned seating - NEVER USED!
Aft Cockpit Coaming Bolsters - NEVER USED!
Aluminum CERTIFIED Fuel Tanks (2) @ 55 gal each
Bait Prep Area w/cutting board, sink & raw water wash
Bronze Sea Strainer, Seacock & Underwater Fittings
Ritchie Compass
Dual Batteries w/switch - OPTIMA Marine 'Blue top'
In-line Mufflers
Engine Alarm
Fiberglass Stringers
Fuel Filter/Water Separator
Hydraulic Steering
Raised bow rail (not low profile type)
Windline Anchor Roller
Illuminated Instruments & Rocker Switches
Portable Marine Head in Console
Recessed Hydraulic Trim Tabs- Bennett
Rod Holders in gunnel (6) and transom (1)
Rod Holders on transom (3)
Swim Platform w/ rubrail
Engine Flush Kit with Remote
Xintex Fire Extinguisher System - Halon
Xintex Fume Detector System with automatic bilge blower activation
Cover(s) for: Motor Box, Helm and Forward Helm seating.
Custom Side Curtains for T-Top (extends out and down gunnel) w/Roll-ups
Custom Side Curtains for Helm w/ Roll-Ups
Cockpit Boarding Ladder
Cockpit lighting-Hella round LED blue white color (5)
Leaning Post Backrest w/ (2 Taco SS) rod holders
(4) rod holders mounted to bow rail - Taco SS
Electronics Box
Horn-dual (Electric)
TACO GRAND SLAM 15' silver/gold Outriggers - Adjustable (Top-Mounted)
PENN Downrigger swival type mount on transom
Raw Water Washdown w/ Hose & Nozzle-HOSE COIL flush mount
Stainless Package (Thru Hulls & Vents)
Steering Wheel Upgrade - Edson Power Wheel 316 SS
Stuffing Box (Dripless)
Tilt Steering
Tournament T-Top w/ (4) spreader lights and (6) rod holders
Night time chart light (red) mounted underside of T-top over helm area
Zippered storage on underside of T-top for life jackets, etc.

Electronics Info:
Furuno NAVNET 1833 C/NT Radar / Chartplotter / GPS w/WAAS
Furuno Compass & Heading Sensor PG1000
Furuno Sounder BBFF1:50&200khz, 600w or 1000w
1 kw Transducer Bronze Thru-Hull with Depth and Temp

Std Horizon Intrepid+ 25/1w VHF w/DSC capabilities

Shakespeare Galaxy 4' VHF antenna
Shakespeare Galaxy 4' AM/FM antenna

BandG NETESYS-connects to engine ECM. Displays fuel consumption / gal used plus other major engine vitals (temp, engine faults, etc.)

FloScan 5500 CruiseMaster series.

Clarion Stereo XMD3 (am/fm/cd/sirrus w/Remote on helm)
Clarion CM1622-R: 6 1/2" speakers (2)

Xintex Fire Extinguisher Alarm / Test gauge
Xintex Fume Detector System with automatic bilge blower activation Alarm / Test gauge

Guest battery charger - 20-amp output, 2 banks (10/10), 2-12V or 24V system, 5 hour recovery time. Full-time maintenance function.

Boat Specifications:
Length (w/o Platform) 24'6"
Length (w/Platform and Anchor Roller) 26'9"
Beam 8'6"
Draft 24"
Fuel Capacity (2 tank total) 110 gal.
Weight (w/Std. Power) 4,510 lbs.

Trailer Info:
VENTURE Model#: VBT-6200
Tires: St 225/75D 15 LRC
Weight: 6200lbs., Overall Width:102", Length:25'-26', Frame:3" x 5", Between Fender:84", Coupler Size: 2 5/16 ", Drum Brakes(2)- each axel), Tongue Jack, Load Guides, Spare Tire 'full size' w/mount, galvanized rims. Bunks are the 'articulating type' with a slick surface.

Seller info:
Arthur Davey
Denville, NJ 07834
afdavey@optonline.net
Tel#: 973-305-5105 (w)

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[matt]

David:

Could you please provide a little more information on the B&G monitoring system you have. It sounds interesting and something I may want to consider installing in my Shamrock.

Thanks

Matt

[Bzfishn]

Matt:

My name is Art.

As for the info:
Can be purchased from BoatFix. com (one of the more reasonable priced outlets): B&G NET-ESYS ENGINE SYSTEM- $420.15 NET-ESYS

Call B&G as they are very helpful and will email you a pdf file with all the particulars. The unit works with a GM ECM unit and is very, very simple to install. It's essentially a 'repeater' from the ECM bringing the info to a display. Provides quite a bit of info.

B&G USA
13130 56th Court, Suite 602, Clearwater, Florida 33760, USA
Tel: +1 (727) 540 0229

In the meantime, here are links to two technical notes on the unit.

http://www.bandg.com/pdfs/FAQs/faq034.pdf
http://www.bandg.com/pdfs/FAQs/faq033.pdf[url]

[matt]

Art:

Thanks so much, I have a sea max engine and will look into this. It should be able to replace a floscan that I was contemplating installing.

Matt

[Bzfishn]

Matt:

Added two links to the above post I made. And as I own both the FloScan and B&G and able to try 'play with' both, if you can use the B&G unit I think it does more for less cost and 'looks way cooler'. Also less effort to install. No tapping into fuel lines and making sure that the angle of the fuel lines don't contribute to inaccuracies that you can't adjust for due to calibration limitations in the FloScan unit itself.
My $.02.

[elguapo]

How suitable would this boat be for big game fishing? I'm a master fisherman and only go for the really big game and typically land a decent catch of Mahi Mahi and was wondering how big the fish boxes are in order to keep my catch fresh?

Thanks :lol:

[Bzfishn]

Elguapo:

Observing that this is your first response and your claim to that of a 'master fisherman', it should be quite obvious to you that a 25 foot boat may be of limited use to you in your pursuit of 'offshore' MahiMahi. In the event that your pursuit leads you closer to the shoreline, please don't hestiate to contact me as I feel this boat would be ideal and very capable in meeting your highest expectations in pursuing saltwater gamefish.

One could only wonder as to where and what type of boat that you use today to pursue your trophy catches. I have seen fishermen, really just boaters, fishing from boats such as SeaRay's making 'miracle' or call it 'lucky' catches, and feeling they have met the criteria of a seasoned saltwater sportsmen. I can only hope you have actually achieved much more than this.

Fair winds and a following sea...my friend.

[Bzfishn]

BTT
You know it looks good, so tell your friend(s)!

Thanks,
Art

[termite]

Come on Art, just order the Classic so you can come to the Hudson with us this year. :D

[elguapo]

Dear Bz

As a seasoned sportsman and captain of a number of vessels over the years I feel I am always up to a challenge. I realize that some “new” salts may not feel comfortable in certain sea conditions in a 25 foot boat, and would not venture out of lands sight, I feel however that not to be the case. Boating and fishing should be more of an experience than just trolling for bottom feeders which can be caught quite handily by almost any novice. The experience should include the challenge of fighting your prey in the most adverse of conditions. Even Santiago in his small tattered skiff shows us how one man can face the challenge of his greatest adversary and land a giant marlin. These are the very challenges which endear me to this fine sport and which hopefully you will recognize one day as you become a more seasoned veteran of this craft.

As I am currently looking to add another vessel to my current fleet I was most interested in your boat. While I understand your novice assessment that your boat would be “of limited use” in my pursuit of offshore game, I see it quite differently. I would look forward to discussing with you further how an “old salt” like myself could utilize a boat such as yours for it’s true intended calling and win numerous IGFA Big Game tournaments

Regards,
Commodore El Guapo

[jobrien]

Bzfishn/elguapo--

Excellent, excellent; Hemingway vs. New Jersey, with a few (not so) subtle shots!! Good luck on selling the boat.

[L.A. z GATOR]

:lol: El Guapo = "The Lady's Man" in English!

Confidence is your strong suit I take it? :P

Tight lines Capitain!

[Bzfishn]

BTT - asking price posted.

[Bzfishn]

BTT

Reduced price to $52,500.

All said and done, this could be yours as she sits for $48k.
Won't last long, looking to move up to bigger boat and talking trade-in. Dealer will list and (attempt) to sell for more $$ than it would cost you to make a deal directly with me.

Thanks,
Art

[Bzfishn]

Rec'd an email from 'Mudrat' and when I attempted to reply to the following email address = matthew.b.reese@verizon.net it was returned as a failed delivery. You can contact me at 973-305-5105 (if I don't answer please LM).

- Art

[Bzfishn]

Under contract...