Arima 19 Sea Chaser

[LvrWurst 21 SR Skip]

Since I've been looking for a Sea Chaser for my buddy, I think that I have caught the movin up Arima Flu......Aw Crap!
Got a quote for a new 19 Sea Chaser Skip TopAll Standard Equipmentincluding Porta Pottie, Skip Tower, Option 3 Storage box Swivel Seats...Raw Water Wash Down....Dual Axle CTW Galvy BunkTrailer/Side Guides.
With 115 Yami 4 S apx $43,499  ( i say this will work fine)
With 150 Yami 4 S apx $47,999
Plus Sales Tax, License (this is a personal brief and subject to approval by Bucks OB Sacramento)

Excludes Cuddy Cushions; the Transom Jump Seats; Front Side Back Drop or Slope Back Canvas cover. No Swing Tongue as Skippy-T will not fit in standard garages due to overall height
We can fabricate front; side & sloping rear canvas cover down here for about $900.

Winning Lottery Notes: If were to win it today........
Interesting & Tempting: the 2014 21 Sea Ranger Hard Top/Honda 150 4 S On the floor at Bucks is priced at $49K plus Tax License Registration......
And since I fish mostly with friends that have Fish Rites, Design Concepts, North Rivers.....the Defiance/Allied 21 Warhawk....is calling my name at appx 44K + Tax/Lic/Registration...

So many boats....so little time....just need more money & time!
Respectfully submitted, LvrWurst

[GregE]

LW, DooDad.

Should we set up an intervention hot line?

Step 13 could be " I need help getting this thing home..."   

[croaker stroker]

May as well up the ante and get an Alunimum trailer too.



I was just thinking....wonder how many beer cans it would take to make that boat and trailer ??

[StreamFixer]

J Doo Dad sez: "...just need more money & time!"

I have a similar problem.  Time can be resolved by doing fewer honey dues....   :hoboy:  Plus bride is suggesting I am spending too much on my 'hobbies' as it is.    :nono:

I though about suggesting she get a job .......    :whistle:

Then I recall the problems a colleague of mine had with his divorce, and how expensive it was ---  interfered with his fishing season and everything ...    so I just nodded and smiled and said "Yes Dear"   :smile1: 

Right after I post this, I go to the honey due list......      My, how time flies when you are having a good time    :biggrin:

StreamFixer

[croaker stroker]

            :hoboy: :nono: :twocents:

[amazing grace]

While new is nice, really nice. What about the first several "aw crap" moments. Those hurt far, far less when you own something that the previous owner/'s have already accomplished :smile1:

oh

Then there is the depreciation. Shall we not talk about that one? The thousands  left on the showroom floor that can be seen in the rear view mirror as you tow your new boat home. 

But I hear you Jwub, there is nothing like a brand spanking new boat. At least that is what I have heard

If you need any help buddy I am here for you. Either way! :biggrin:

I am still trying to figure out why you sold the a 21' Skiptower after the new Yamaha 150 repower

[LvrWurst 21 SR Skip]

Croaker,....I tried turning my screen upside down to read your list, but I broke the screen before I could read it.

AG.....Answer to your: "I am still trying to figure out why you sold the 21' Skiptower after the new Yamaha 150 repower"

If you recall, I sold off the 2001 Yami 150 4S that came with the boat to Reel Therapy. I pulled my 2010 Yami 150 off your 19 SR....sold you the boat....and remounted the newer Yami on my 21 SR Skip. .....I received a solid offer on the 21 SR that I couldn't refuse and moved on to another project (HewesCraft) which netted me out more of those green paper thingees they call "MONEY". I'm happy! 

[Danno]

Then there is the depreciation. Shall we not talk about that one? The thousands  left on the showroom floor that can be seen in the rear view mirror as you tow your new boat home. 

I suspect most that bought an Arima in the 80' and 90's and kept them this long are selling them for about what they paid for them.

[ak-angler]

While new is nice, really nice. What about the first several "aw crap" moments. Those hurt far, far less when you own something that the previous owner/'s have already accomplished :smile1:

Then there is the depreciation. Shall we not talk about that one? The thousands  left on the showroom floor that can be seen in the rear view mirror as you tow your new boat home. 

Somebody has to buy a new one before it can be a used one... right?

[croaker stroker]

While new is nice, really nice. What about the first several "aw crap" moments. Those hurt far, far less when you own something that the previous owner/'s have already accomplished :smile1:

Then there is the depreciation. Shall we not talk about that one? The thousands  left on the showroom floor that can be seen in the rear view mirror as you tow your new boat home. 

Somebody has to buy a new one before it can be a used one... right?

May as well spend it. We all have to leave this planet someday.  They won't let you bring money with you. 

Croaker,....I tried turning my screen upside down to read your list, but I broke the screen before I could read it.

Gosh. sorry John. Hope you didn't hurt yourself.

[blindmonkey]

I found an old 1995 registration with my old boat a 1994 Sea Explorer, 60 Mercury BigFoot 2 stroke that was bought in 1995 by the original owner that showed a value of approx $13400 without trailer so I think they have held their value pretty well especially if you consider the devaluation of the dollar since then.

[LvrWurst 21 SR Skip]

AK...I like that thought...."someone has to buy a new one before it can be a used one". Spent the last 24 hours looking for a good used 19 Chaser Skippy for my buddy....lots of phone calls/viewing & sorting...all of it wearing me down.  I wonder how many folks have bought new out of frustration from trying to locate their used "Dream Boat"?

I did take a few pics of the Arima 21 HT & the Defiance Allied Warhawk....One thing is for sure, if I measure the amount of time, fellowship & number of people we have accomodated int boat.....the 21 Warhawk would best suit our needs. However, when I want to go the "Salt" and big water which is maybe 10 % of the time....the Arima will be a far better boat.

[LvrWurst 21 SR Skip]

a few more pics of War Hawk.....I this could almost be a "Six Pack".....

[strokersquid]

agree the Arima looks more like what I would take out on the Bay and the Pacific but then I already have one. For you river rats maybe the Defiance.

[Markshoreline]

Lvr
With my 19 I never,ever one wished for more hp than the Yammie 115 kicked out, and I sure as heck wouldn't want another 100 lbs on the stern.  Fwiw

[corky12]

How about a new 130 Yamaha on that 19'.  about 100 lbs less than that 150 Honda and just  the right power whe loaded down.

[Flying Arima]

I have a 115 yamaha on my 19ft chaser it is more than enough power. I think the 115 is the perfect match for the 19. My boat will get 4.5 mpg cruising in the right conditions and open her up she will scoot along at 36mph.

[LvrWurst 21 SR Skip]

Interestingly, the special order 19 Chaser sold. I learned today that the 21 HT just sold. Also, the Defiance/Allied 21 War Hawk.
I wonder what Bucks will order next? Maybe a new Arima Center Console. That would be fun to test out.

So far I have found that my new to me 115 Yami 4 Stroke works out just fine on the 19 Jetcraft. WOT 39 MPH. I have put on 11 hours in the last 30 days....went to fill up the 38 gal tank thinking maybe I used 1/2 a tank. It overflowed after putting in a little more than 8 gallons. Then I looked back at my gas receipts, forgetting that I put in 15 gallons several weeks ago....but even with that....it seems quite economical. And none of that was trolling....all get-up and go.  Guess I'll put in a flow meter so that I can dial in consumption.  Happy overall with it, except when I start thinking of heading to the salt......Can't beat an Arima for that kind water........
Lvr

[Markshoreline]

LVR you need to keep that rig- 2 GPH is remarkable!