I want a pontoon boat!

Beach Fanatic

Jun 26, '06 · 10:25 AM8,298

but due to my budget, it will unfortunately need to be used. Probably very used, but I would want it well taken care of. And I'd probably need to take out a loan.

Found one on Ebay, but I'd have to drive hubby's truck to Minnesota to pick it up. :blink:

Got any ideas?

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fishlips

Jun 26, '06 · 10:34 AM#2

check the local boat places around you for trade-ins, but you'll have to pay vat if you buy it out of state

be sure to check for rust/corrosion/rot underneath the carpet and seats and make sure the motor starts and runs before you leave the dealer's lot

especially check paradise marine in orange beach and whatever that one is in niceville as they usually have a lot of used boats in the back

BENNETT BOATWORKS
109 W CANAL DR, GULF SHORES, AL, (334) 967-1600

BLUE WATER SHIP STORES
8103 STATE HIGHWAY 59, FOLEY, AL, (334) 943-4179

CENTURY FIBERGLASS & MARINE
26998 COUNTY RD 27, DAPHNE, AL, (334) 626-6085

CUSTOM MARINE & TRAILER SALES
3581 LAURENDINE RD, THEODORE, AL 36582, (334) 973-0404

D & D MARINE INC
4960 DAUPHIN ISLAND PKWY, MOBILE, AL 36605, (334) 476-8916

DIVERSIFIED MARINE SERVICES INC
4610 DAUPHIN ISLAND PKWY, MOBILE, AL 36605, (334) 473-7080

DOG RIVER MARINA AND BOAT WORKS INC
5004 DAUPHIN ISLAND PKWY, MOBILE, AL 36605, (334) 471-5449

EASTERN SHORE MARINE INC
848 SEACLIFF DR, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532, (334) 928-1283

FAB MARINE SERVICES
11720 DAUPHIN ISLAND PKWY, THEODORE, AL 36582, (334) 973-1395

FIBER TECH
5661 3RD ST, SATSUMA, AL 36572, (334) 675-2628

FIBERPLASTIC INC
2110 HALLS MILL RD, MOBILE, AL 36606, (334) 473-3176

FOWL RIVER BOAT WORKS
11135 SALT AIRE RD, THEODORE, AL 36582, (334) 973-2103

FRANKLIN'S STARTER AND
ALTERNATOR
6520 RESTER RD, THEODORE, AL 36582, (334) 653-0067

GAZZIER SHIPYARD
9280 SEAFOOD HOUSE RD, BAYOU LA BATRE, AL, (334) 824-4396

HIGHLAND BOAT SERVICE
2104 ALLEN CT, MOBILE, AL 36605, (334) 478-0086

HOPKINS MARINE SVC
27844 CANAL RD, ORANGE BEACH, AL, (334) 981-4348

ICC MARINE
2614 E 2ND ST, GULF SHORES, AL, (334) 968-6558

ISLAND MARINE SVC
2449 BUSKENS LN, GULF SHORES, AL, (334) 968-7026

JAMES H NELSON BOAT YARD
16800 NELSON LN, GULF SHORES, AL, (334) 968-7974

L A SVC INC
2675 E 2ND ST, GULF SHORES, AL, (334) 968-6077

LANDRY BOAT WORKS
8655 E DAVENPORT ST, BAYOU LA BATRE, AL, (334) 824-4121

LIGHTHOUSE MARINE SUPPLY
WOODRUFF AVE, BAYOU LA BATRE, AL, (334) 824-7488

MITCHELL DIAGNOSTIC & REPAIR SERVICE
118 S BANCROFT ST, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532, (334) 928-9595

MOORE MARINE SERVICES
4024 DAUPHIN ISLAND PKWY, MOBILE, AL 36605, (334) 473-6423

OUTBOARD REPAIR & SALVAGE CO
2397 WOLF RIDGE RD, MOBILE, AL 36618, (334) 341-0384

P & D MARINE INC
25286 CANAL RD, ORANGE BEACH, AL, (334) 981-6431

PARADISE MARINE CTR
3639 GULF SHORES PKWY, GULF SHORES, AL, (334) 968-2628

PLEASURE ISLE BOATS
25219 CANAL RD, ORANGE BEACH, AL, (334) 981-9664

PORT CITY MARINE
7900 CRARY STATION RD, SEMMES, AL 36575, (334) 645-4800

RESMONDO BOAT WORKS
8155 ESCAMBIA AVE, ELBERTA, AL, (334) 961-7118

ROD & JAN'S MARINE SVC
2614 E 2ND ST, GULF SHORES, AL, (334) 968-7096

ROD AND REEL TROLLING MOTOR REPAIR
1120 SHELTON BEACH RD, SARALAND, AL 36571, (334) 675-6189

ROMAR HARBOR HI DRY MARINA
26350 COTTON BAYOU DR, ORANGE BEACH, AL, (334) 981-9771

S & S MARINE REPAIR
13874 SHELL BELT RD, BAYOU LA BATRE, AL, (334) 824-7343

SAUNDERS YACHTWORKS
27075 MARINA RD, ORANGE BEACH, AL, (334) 981-3700

SOUTH CUSTOM AUTO
12485 PADGETT SWITCH RD, IRVINGTON, AL, (334) 824-4529

SOUTHEASTERN PROPELLER SERVICE INC
241 DIAZ ST, PRICHARD, AL 36610, (334) 456-9304

SOUTHERN MARINA & HARBOR
4514 DAUPHIN ISLAND PKWY, MOBILE, AL 36605, (334) 479-0955

SOUTHERN YACHT CHARTERS
848 SEACLIFF DR, FAIRHOPE, AL 36532, (334) 928-1283

TOWERS TOO
25219 CANAL RD, ORANGE BEACH, AL, (334) 981-1699

TURNER MARINE SUPPLY INC
5010 DAUPHIN ISLAND PKWY, MOBILE, AL 36605, (334) 476-1444

TURNER MARINE YACHT SALES INC
5010 DAUPHIN ISLAND PKWY, MOBILE, AL 36605, (334) 476-1444

WILLIAMS FIBERGLAS & FOAM
6530 COOK AVE, IRVINGTON, AL, (334) 957-3339

that should keep you busy

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Allison Marine & Yacht Sales

512 Illinios Ave.
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Breakaway Marina

200 Wadell Rd
Apalachicola, FL 32320

Phone: 850-653-8897
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Bridge Marine

111 River Rd
Apalachcola, FL

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Carrabelle Marina

PO Box BB
Carrabelle, FL

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Wefing's Marine Inc

5658 Hwy 98
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superJfunn

Jun 26, '06 · 11:02 AM#3

but due to my budget, it will unfortunately need to be used. Probably very used, but I would want it well taken care of. And I'd probably need to take out a loan.

Found one on Ebay, but I'd have to drive hubby's truck to Minnesota to pick it up.

Got any ideas?

1. can i be the first to go with you to crab island.
2. will you get a 2 level one with a slide and party deck

SoWal Expert

Jun 26, '06 · 11:37 AM#4

1. can i be the first to go with you to crab island.
2. will you get a 2 level one with a slide and party deck

Can I go too? Heck, I'll chip in for the refreshments!

Meow

Jun 26, '06 · 11:39 AM#5

Can I go too? Heck, I'll chip in for the refreshments!

I'll bring the SPF 30!!!!

superJfunn

Jun 26, '06 · 12:33 PM#6

dd and ss could ride together from dallas! this is getting good. anyone else?

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Jun 26, '06 · 12:35 PM#7

dd and ss could ride together from dallas! this is getting good. anyone else?

I'm in. I will bring the keg. :lol:

Beach FanaticAuthor

Jun 26, '06 · 2:45 PM#8

Yes, y'all can all go to Crab Island (which is actually one of my ulterior motives). Keep in mind:

(1) my spouse is a deputy sheriff

(2) fortunately, Crab Island is out of his jurisdiction but even if you take the cop out of the county, he is still a cop ;-)

(3) which means he will need to teach me how to drive it so I can leave him at home!

(Only problem is that our dock isn't built yet and I can just picture trying to put the boat in or, worse yet, getting it back on the trailer by myself. :shock: )

Dadgum, AB, I hope you found an online directory and copied and pasted that - otherwise, your carpal tunnel is probably flaring up!

Will keep all posted...meanwhile, y'all keep planning Crab Island...

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Jun 26, '06 · 2:57 PM#9

Yes, y'all can all go to Crab Island (which is actually one of my ulterior motives). Keep in mind:

(1) my spouse is a deputy sheriff ...

Uh Oh, you probably don't need me around then.

(2) fortunately, Crab Island is out of his jurisdiction but even if you take the cop out of the county, he is still a cop ;-) ...

DANG!!!!!

(3) which means he will need to teach me how to drive it so I can leave him at home! (Only problem is that our dock isn't built yet and I can just picture trying to put the boat in or, worse yet, getting it back on the trailer by myself. :shock: ) ...

No problem there, Shallows, my dad taught me how to drive a pontoon/boat and trailer at an early age..I can launch that sucker in no time, and take it out also. Leave the driving to me. And then there will be no problem with me going, even if Mr. Shallows is a Deputy Sherrif, 'cause this girl won't be drinking and driving...I will be the proud DD!!!! Did I just say that??????

got any pics?

Jun 26, '06 · 4:41 PM#10

but due to my budget, it will unfortunately need to be used. Probably very used, but I would want it well taken care of. And I'd probably need to take out a loan.

Found one on Ebay, but I'd have to drive hubby's truck to Minnesota to pick it up.

Got any ideas?

http://www.halesbarmarina.com/

SoWal Insider

Jun 26, '06 · 9:52 PM#11

SHallows Nole.... I am not writing to rub it in but to invite...this is soooo wierd but we just bought a pontoon boat today. A 20 ft fishing. I am a bit excited. All this is John R's fault beacause he posted the crab island pics :floor:

(no.. but really)
Mr IBD found one while I was in Colorado and since we already have a motor it was not that expensive...so can we pick you up one day on our way to Destin??? We are going to store it at our place in Bunkers Cove....(((((((Hey if we take you enough can you NOT send me that package you were having to send me but I really dont want????;-) LOL

)))))))

KathyDwells if you can drive one then we need to have a SoWal trip on the partybarge. If we plaster SoWal stickers all over it for advertising maybe Kurt will pay for the GAS!!! :lolabove:

quirty

Jun 26, '06 · 10:09 PM#12

ShallowsNole - I'll be happy to meet you up in Minnesota and help you drive it down to Sowal. We could probably pick up several Sowallers on our way! (And they could party on the pontoon boat before it ever hits the water!!!)

SoWal Expert

Jun 26, '06 · 10:11 PM#13

SHallows Nole.... I am not writing to rub it in but to invite...this is soooo wierd but we just bought a pontoon boat today. A 20 ft fishing. I am a bit excited. All this is John R's fault beacause he posted the crab island pics
(no.. but really)
Mr IBD found one while I was in Colorado and since we already have a motor it was not that expensive...so can we pick you up one day on our way to Destin??? We are going to store it at our place in Bunkers Cove....(((((((Hey if we take you enough can you NOT send me that package you were having to send me but I really dont want????;-) LOL )))))))

KathyDwells if you can drive one then we need to have a SoWal trip on the partybarge. If we plaster SoWal stickers all over it for advertising maybe Kurt will pay for the GAS!!!

Very cool. Congrats:clap_1:

Meow

Jun 27, '06 · 5:04 AM#14

ShallowsNole - I'll be happy to meet you up in Minnesota and help you drive it down to Sowal. We could probably pick up several Sowallers on our way! (And they could party on the pontoon boat before it ever hits the water!!!)

I love this board...so helpful, so giving, so selfless....oh, never mind!!!!

IBD...Party Pontoon! Congrats and great idea about the sponsorship!!!! :cool:

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Jun 27, '06 · 7:50 AM#15

SHallows Nole.... I am not writing to rub it in but to invite...this is soooo wierd but we just bought a pontoon boat today. A 20 ft fishing. I am a bit excited. All this is John R's fault beacause he posted the crab island pics
(no.. but really)
Mr IBD found one while I was in Colorado and since we already have a motor it was not that expensive...so can we pick you up one day on our way to Destin??? We are going to store it at our place in Bunkers Cove....(((((((Hey if we take you enough can you NOT send me that package you were having to send me but I really dont want????;-) LOL )))))))

KathyDwells if you can drive one then we need to have a SoWal trip on the partybarge. If we plaster SoWal stickers all over it for advertising maybe Kurt will pay for the GAS!!!

Yep, I am in. Grag me coming through the Bama....I can drive that sucker!!!

SoWal Expert

Jun 27, '06 · 7:56 AM#16

My dad used to have a pontoon boat- it was a beauty. When he bought it, it needed a paint job, so he told my brother to jazz it us a bit. My brother and his friend gave it the ultimate paint job- it looked like the Partridge Family Pontoon Boat. The panels were red, blue, and yellow. We laughed behind dad's back that my brother and his friend must have been doing a little too much "partaking" that day. :floor:

There was an up side- everyone knew when we were on the lake. Couldn't miss that boat!:clap_1:

superJfunn

Jun 27, '06 · 9:17 AM#17

Yes, y'all can all go to Crab Island (which is actually one of my ulterior motives). Keep in mind:

Uh Oh, you probably don't need me around then.

DANG!!!!!

No problem there, Shallows, my dad taught me how to drive a pontoon/boat and trailer at an early age..I can launch that sucker in no time, and take it out also. Leave the driving to me. And then there will be no problem with me going, even if Mr. Shallows is a Deputy Sherrif, 'cause this girl won't be drinking and driving...I will be the proud DD!!!! Did I just say that??????
dido for everything you just said ;-)

superJfunn

Jun 27, '06 · 9:19 AM#18

My dad used to have a pontoon boat- it was a beauty. When he bought it, it needed a paint job, so he told my brother to jazz it us a bit. My brother and his friend gave it the ultimate paint job- it looked like the Partridge Family Pontoon Boat. The panels were red, blue, and yellow. We laughed behind dad's back that my brother and his friend must have been doing a little too much "partaking" that day.

There was an up side- everyone knew when we were on the lake. Couldn't miss that boat!:clap_1:

i love that story

Funnkalicious

Jun 27, '06 · 9:31 AM#19

It's a poon thang.

superJfunn

Jun 27, '06 · 10:17 AM#20

:funn: i like to buy stickers at the gas station to put on our pontoon rental.. that way you can tell yours apart from the rest.

SoWal Expert

Jun 27, '06 · 11:00 AM#21

but due to my budget, it will unfortunately need to be used. Probably very used, but I would want it well taken care of. And I'd probably need to take out a loan.

Found one on Ebay, but I'd have to drive hubby's truck to Minnesota to pick it up.

Got any ideas?

I recently saw one on Hwy 98, but I cannot remember where. Could be anywhere between PC and Destin. If I see it again, I will take down the number an post it for you.

Beach FanaticAuthor

Jun 27, '06 · 3:13 PM#22

SHallows Nole.... I am not writing to rub it in but to invite...this is soooo wierd but we just bought a pontoon boat today. A 20 ft fishing. I am a bit excited. All this is John R's fault beacause he posted the crab island pics
(no.. but really)
Mr IBD found one while I was in Colorado and since we already have a motor it was not that expensive...so can we pick you up one day on our way to Destin??? We are going to store it at our place in Bunkers Cove....(((((((Hey if we take you enough can you NOT send me that package you were having to send me but I really dont want????;-) LOL )))))))

KathyDwells if you can drive one then we need to have a SoWal trip on the partybarge. If we plaster SoWal stickers all over it for advertising maybe Kurt will pay for the GAS!!!

Heh heh hee...I still have to send the package anyway (hey, didn't hurt to ask :rofl: ) but that's awfully sweet and I might take you up on it if I ever find the time (and lose 75 lbs - I don't want to be mistaken for a manatee

) Meanwhile, post a pic of your boat so I'll know it's you entering the bay from the intercoastal...

Beach FanaticAuthor

Jun 27, '06 · 3:16 PM#23

ShallowsNole - I'll be happy to meet you up in Minnesota and help you drive it down to Sowal. We could probably pick up several Sowallers on our way! (And they could party on the pontoon boat before it ever hits the water!!!)

This is getting good! :funn:

SoWal Insider

Jun 27, '06 · 3:25 PM#24

That is ok about the package.....I know you have to do what you have to do...hate for your husband to have to arrest you :floor:

We can be manatees together!!

I will post a photo when we get it....

Heh heh hee...I still have to send the package anyway (hey, didn't hurt to ask :rofl: ) but that's awfully sweet and I might take you up on it if I ever find the time (and lose 75 lbs - I don't want to be mistaken for a manatee ) Meanwhile, post a pic of your boat so I'll know it's you entering the bay from the intercoastal...