Seth said:
1852 w/ 115 jet
1856 w/ 150 jet
1860 w/ 250 jet
Flat nosed, perforated floor, power tilt trim, 30 gallon fuel tank, front and back decks, three fold down seats, side console w/ window, no carpet, hull brand doesn't matter much but figure an Optimax or Etec for the motor.
All the jet boat dealers have "call for quote" and never list a price on these rigs. With some of the experience you guys have, what do you these type of boats would run?
Seth, a lot depends on where you’re going to do your shopping. I would say 75% of our available dealers build these boats to order. The other 25% sell factory hulls with your only “real” choice being the motor.
Unless the places you look offer factory direct hull/motor options you'll never find a listed price.
To name a few…You can look at www.trouttandsons.com or www.eberlinboats.com for some standard pricing. Though please be seated before doing so. :shock: These guys sell more factory direct creations and less custom orders. Same for www.cowtownusainc.com and www.theboatshopinc.com but these two don’t list pricing on the web. They will build custom but you pay a premium for anything they don't do regularly.
Too name a few others…If you go to www.jetdoctor.net (David) or www.currentrivermarine.com (Fred) or www.westboatshop.com (Vance) or R & L Marine, Piedmont, MO (Rick) you literally pick every single option included. By every option I mean you have the opportunity to specify every detail, i.e. type, color, size, manufacturer and location of every item placed in your boat. We’re talking gauges, seats, consoles, storage compartments, live wells, trolling motors, batteries, gas tanks, bilge pump, radios, carpet, decals, trailers, hull dimension/thickness, etc…
I can tell you where I find my best service and pricing if you’re interested...though not on a public forum. These guys are all good dealers and only trying to make and honest living and feed their families. I use several of these guys though for different reasons. Not to mention there are a few more dealers I didn’t list.
Given your listed choices & a general pricing “rule of thumb”…I’d guess your looking anywhere from 15-17K for the 1852 w/115 and as much as 25-30K for the 1860 w/250.
Though should you find yourself considering the 25-30K price range...you should also be considering the in-board jet options from the likes of River Pro and/or Gator. The River Pro and/or Gator style jets are whole different ball game.
