I'm thinking of picking up my first Grady White which is a 2021 Adventure 208 that's for sale in New Jersey. Trouble is that I'm in Nova Scotia and I'm having a hard time finding a trailer on the way down to pick it up. I'm looking for galvanized, anyone know of anything on the east coast from Maine to Jersey? It looks like an alright deal at $69,900 but I haven't been looking long either. Thanks!
Trailer for Adventure 208- tough to find
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Is it a dealer/broker listing or a private seller?
There are lots of marine dealers in NJ. Where is the boat located? Last year you couldn't find trailers but lately in Jersey, I have seen more new inventory on the dealers lots.
Prices of boats and trailers are still high but some softening is starting based on price reduction notices. I can't say whether that price sounds right or not. It depends on equipment and condition. Here is one I saw, a 2021, with hard top and F200 ( I wouldn't want a smaller motor).
Don't let the trailer kill the deal, you can always have the boat shipped
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I don't know how much experience you have in general but I see you are pretty new to the Grady Forums.
Be on the lookout for scams too. Do your homework on buying a boat. A few decent Youtube tutorials are on the internet.
Good luck
There are lots of marine dealers in NJ. Where is the boat located? Last year you couldn't find trailers but lately in Jersey, I have seen more new inventory on the dealers lots.
Prices of boats and trailers are still high but some softening is starting based on price reduction notices. I can't say whether that price sounds right or not. It depends on equipment and condition. Here is one I saw, a 2021, with hard top and F200 ( I wouldn't want a smaller motor).
Don't let the trailer kill the deal, you can always have the boat shipped
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I don't know how much experience you have in general but I see you are pretty new to the Grady Forums.
Be on the lookout for scams too. Do your homework on buying a boat. A few decent Youtube tutorials are on the internet.
Good luck
Seasick, Thank you very much for the advice. I'm certainly new and looking to learn. The boat you linked is the exact boat that I'm looking at, I've talked to the dealer that is brokering it and he knows the boat. I never thought of having it shipped up as I will need a trailer locally for what I'm using it for but that is certainly an option if the deal is good enough.
Since you may have a few things to learn, I strongly suggest that before buying, you get a survey and a motor inspection.
If the initial boat looks good, you can usually place a deposit and even sign a contract as long as the deal is contingent on a good survey and motor report. Do not commit to a deal without a written document that specifies the survey results and includes everything that is supposed to be included in the deal. The major items would be required safety gear, al cushions, all curtains and or covers, anchor and line.etc. List all electronics by make and model
Everything should be almost new with that listing but check. Also ask about boat manuals, motor, hull, accessories like stereo etc. You can download and print most of that stuff but having the original manuals in the Grady 'briefcase' is nice.
Do not use a surveyor recommended by the dealer. Find one by asking on this forum for recommendations. When you pick a surveyor ask him or her for a recommendation for a mobile mechanic to do the motor survey. You should also do a sea trial with the surveyor.
These days boats don't last long on the market before selling so in some ways you want to move quickly. On the other hand if has been listed for a while, something is amiss. It doesn't hurt to ask. Remember, a dealer can not legally lie but at the same time dealers do not have to tell the truth if not asked. The dealer represents the seller in most cases.
Take a look at the prop and skeg for evidence of damage. Same goes for the rub rail and swim platform. My concern is that since the listing says the boat has only a few hours on it, perhaps the owner bought on impulse and wasn't. experienced The prop, sked, swim platform and or rub rail if damaged says that the owner was somewhat reckless or didn't know how to dock, not run aground, etc.
I hope it works out, keep us up to date.
If the initial boat looks good, you can usually place a deposit and even sign a contract as long as the deal is contingent on a good survey and motor report. Do not commit to a deal without a written document that specifies the survey results and includes everything that is supposed to be included in the deal. The major items would be required safety gear, al cushions, all curtains and or covers, anchor and line.etc. List all electronics by make and model
Everything should be almost new with that listing but check. Also ask about boat manuals, motor, hull, accessories like stereo etc. You can download and print most of that stuff but having the original manuals in the Grady 'briefcase' is nice.
Do not use a surveyor recommended by the dealer. Find one by asking on this forum for recommendations. When you pick a surveyor ask him or her for a recommendation for a mobile mechanic to do the motor survey. You should also do a sea trial with the surveyor.
These days boats don't last long on the market before selling so in some ways you want to move quickly. On the other hand if has been listed for a while, something is amiss. It doesn't hurt to ask. Remember, a dealer can not legally lie but at the same time dealers do not have to tell the truth if not asked. The dealer represents the seller in most cases.
Take a look at the prop and skeg for evidence of damage. Same goes for the rub rail and swim platform. My concern is that since the listing says the boat has only a few hours on it, perhaps the owner bought on impulse and wasn't. experienced The prop, sked, swim platform and or rub rail if damaged says that the owner was somewhat reckless or didn't know how to dock, not run aground, etc.
I hope it works out, keep us up to date.
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I’d check with the dealer, if you haven’t already, and see if they have a line on a compatible trailer that they could work into the deal. If not, ask either them or Grady White directly to see what size of trailer you need and start calling around to see who has one in stock. I oftentimes look at the trailer section of BT to see what’s in stock, where and for how much as prices are different throughout the country, and items in stock can be pretty hit or miss. Good luck and yes, watch for scams.
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And as Seasick mentioned, a pre purchase survey isn’t a bad thing, especially when on a boat that’s older. A boat like the one you’re looking at with it being only a year old hopefully shouldn’t have any issues, but you never know. Google search nationally accredited marine surveyors and you’ll get a link to the SAMS website as well as the marine surveyors website.
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