Looking for a 17ft sea pacer

[2laget4u]

I think a 17ft pacer will be a good boat for 3 kids and 2 adults. Most of the time it will be luke 3 people. Any advice for a future 1st boat owner? Will be used in northern cal river and delta.

[Holoholo808]

2008 Sea Pacer for sale

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This is about as nice a Pacer that you'll find with every worthwhile option and upgrade. I'd jump on this as it's well maintained, newer, and relatively close to you.

[croaker stroker]

Act quickly on that one. It's a keeper.

[2laget4u]

As a 1st boat i can't seem to spend that much. Tops maybe 15k. I love to fish but tired of doing it from the shores and always would live to hit the ocean or sf bay.

[croaker stroker]

You will probably spend that much anyway...little by little. 

[Holoholo808]

Take the sale price of the boat and add another 20% to account what you'll spend in the first three months of ownership. The more you spend up front the lower that additional buffer becomes.

[2laget4u]

That is true. I guess I should find some with one to offer a test ride. Of course I'll kick out some cash for their troubles. maybe a fishing trip if I'm lucky.

[headduck]

Agreed...I well exceeded the 22 mark on a "cheap" bare bones hull...and the ower is still taking a substantial hit on depreciation for most of the items on that pacer...

the ability to hit the bay and beyond is also a nice option on the arimas relative to other river/lake centric fishing boats...

A fishing trip would be great...and maybe you get hip to a secret spot as well...