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WTB 25-28 deck boat Conquest Eliminator Hallett etc.

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Good morning-Trying out this "WTB" idea.

I've been searching the world wide web for a 25-28 deck boat, preferably a conquest (topcat 1). We have found one that we are looking to peruse next week but wanted to check and see if there are any hidden treasures out there that I either missed or don't know about etc. Additionally, the Eliminator Fundecks, Halletts, Offshores, Domn8ers etc. or desirable. I just seen the newly listed Ultra Shadow 23 (White white ray/Blue flames) whihc is an EXTREMELY nice boat but the no walk through is a deal breaker as we have young kids and I don't need them sliding across the upholstery to get to the swimdeck/step . Ready to pull trigger prior to Memorial Day for right boat.

Criteria:
  • Under 89k
  • Walk through to a rear Swimstep must
  • Rear Swimstep/deck must
  • Offshore controls must
  • 525 preferred / 496 minimum (must)
  • Prefer one helm IE Topcat 1 opposed to Topcat II (not a deal breaker though)
  • Long (+11') or dual Bimini's preferred (not a deal breaker though as these can easily be modified / added)
  • Blues, Silvers and grays (no Reds) preferred

Thank you in advance !
 

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Yea with an 89k budget. Might get an older Hellett deck version 1

Older magics with 489/525 are going for this price...
 
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Horizon has a really clean fundeck seems like a pretty good match to your description. White, blue. Dual Bimini, 496HO, 89K.
 

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(Hopefully this is in the right place and done correctly idk)

Good morning-Trying out this "WTB" idea.

I've been searching the world wide web for a 25-28 deck boat, preferably a conquest (topcat 1). We have found one that we are looking to peruse next week but wanted to check and see if there are any hidden treasures out there that I either missed or don't know about etc. Additionally, the Eliminator Fundecks, Halletts, Offshores, Domn8ers etc. or desirable. I just seen the newly listed Ultra Shadow 23 (White white ray/Blue flames) whihc is an EXTREMELY nice boat but the no walk through is a deal breaker as we have young kids and I don't need them sliding across the upholstery to get to the swimdeck/step . Ready to pull trigger prior to Memorial Day for right boat.

Criteria:
  • Under 89k
  • Walk through to a rear Swimstep must
  • Rear Swimstep/deck must
  • Offshore controls must
  • 525 preferred / 496 minimum (must)
  • Prefer one helm IE Topcat 1 opposed to Topcat II (not a deal breaker though)
  • Long (+11') or dual Bimini's preferred (not a deal breaker though as these can easily be modified / added)
  • Blues, Silvers and grays (no Reds) preferred

Thank you in advance !

Don't count out a Laveycraft 28 Party Prowler. My boss picked one up from Horizon last summer for just over 2/3 or your budget with a 525. I am super impressed with the boat. There is so much storage on it that a guy could live on the boat!

This one looks close to fitting your needs:


Here is another one that is close:

 
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RE the Fundeck at Horizon...

What would it run to put offshore controls on it (can you even)? I also don't like the ladder on top of the swimdeck, looks to be an after thought. That can be fixed with and under mount ladder and gatordeck.
 
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RE the Fundeck at Horizon...

What would it run to put offshore controls on it (can yo even)? I also don't like the ladder on top of the swimdeck, looks to be an after thought. That can be fixed with and under mount ladder and gatordeck.

I installed off-shore controls on my last boat. The controls themselves were under a grand, and I did the installation myself. It was quite easy. Its probably the best money I've ever spent on a toy, save for maybe safety items like a roll cage or harnesses on the SXS. The independent controls make it so much easier to maneuver your vessel when you're trailering or docking.


If you were to have someone install, I would bet you'd be in the area of $2500 to $3000 after parts, labor, tax, overhead & profit.

Here is my install:





 

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The fundeck at Horizon entered finance yesterday...
 

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Outdrive 1 Marine has a pretty nice 2005 Magic for $69,999.
 

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This is the conquest I’m looking at. Does anyone know the story? 525 2003
 

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Call Conquest and talk to Candy or Jody. They will most likely know the boat or know of other's for sale.
 

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This is the conquest I’m looking at. Does anyone know the story? 525 2003
I went and looked at it a couple weeks. It wasn't the boat for us.. Send me a PM if you would like any details.
 

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Good luck. That’s a tall order
Idk seemed to me to be a well put together well educated post. You see half these wtb’s with no info at all, as well to list everything and settle on most is better as well. And with an exact dollar range like he posted seems he’s not looking to kick the tires on his way in or out.


I know of an 05or 06 Magic with a 525 extremely well cared for and garaged since day one original owner deck and his number isn’t that far off of your number. Pm me I’ll get you his number and maybe it’ll work out for both.
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Got a buddy with 26 foot 2000 Carrara Party Effect.
540 engine. Bravo 1. 12 foot Bimini. Dual Ram Steering. Boat is in great shape. Only used on Parker. Can be seen in Parker most weekends.
67,000.00 obo.
PM me if interested.
 
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Is this boat still possibly for sale ????

I know of an 05or 06 Magic with a 525 extremely well cared for and garaged since day one original owner deck and his number isn’t that far off of your number. Pm me I’ll get you his number and maybe it’ll work out for both.
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Don't count out a Laveycraft 28 Party Prowler. My boss picked one up from Horizon last summer for just over 2/3 or your budget with a 525. I am super impressed with the boat. There is so much storage on it that a guy could live on the boat!

@thebiz you will not be disappointed in this boat:

 

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the Lavey is a great boat, just doesn’t grab my eye though, not sure if it has to do with the drive area/Bimini being located so far to the aft kinda like the carerras.

@thebiz you will not be disappointed in this boat:

 

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Come up $15k? Meets your criteria - 600sci/Imco SCX/SC, huge stereo, 10' bimini, etc.
 

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I have a 25 Daytona ICC open bow walk thru that might be up for sale. super clean.. I know it dosnt meet your criteria, but it is supper clean and has all upgrade controls, steering and gauges.. i can text you some pics if interested.. stk 496.
 

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2007 Hallett 285 496HO and Bravo 3
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Seen this one for sale at the islander

2008 28 FT MAGIC DECKBOAT - $85995 (LAKE HAVASU CITY) Well kept and maintained 2008 28 ft. deckboat, built entirely by Magic, in very good condition, ready to use. All maintenance records available with last service performed in May 2020. 496 HO engine with 435 hours runs great. Boat is kept in Islander. Don't delay because this beautiful boat will sell quickly Message or call 562-237-4744 Mark or Marie Aqua step
Billet glove box
12 ft Bimini top
New cover
Depth finder
Drive shower
Dual Optima batteries with battery isolator switch
Excellent JL stereo with three additional remote keypads in boat
Polished hardware with custom grab handles in rear
Transom trim switch
Washdown front and rear
Wind screens driver and passenger
Custom Magic wheels on trailer
Trailer recently refurbished with recent tires
Lorance Elite 5 fishfinder
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Havasu boat?
Have a friend looking. I am looking for a production deck boat for Havasu. $15k-$20k budget. Going to throw a tower on it, bad ass stereo and wrap it in the same scheme as the Shockwave. Let the kids beat the heck out of it.

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Have a friend looking. I am looking for a production deck boat for Havasu. $15k-$20k budget. Going to throw a tower on it, bad ass stereo and wrap it in the same scheme as the Shockwave. Let the kids beat the heck out of it.

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Looking in the same range. Cheap toon, smaller OB or even the hated sea doos. Something my older kids can take out.
 
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