Where is the best place to buy a Carolina Skiff?

[bozwell]

I am looking for a DLX 1655 to use in the sound down at Hatteras.
Thanks:))

[shellfishshucker69]

Eds marine in ashland va prices cant be beat Ed's Marine Superstore (http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com)

[kepone cats]

Chatlee Boat and Marine in Sanford, NC. Wonderful people as compared to the jerks at Ed's.

[rit.05]

Chatlee is worth the drive.

[rhahn427]

Check out craigslist ....... a 2003 16ft was just listed today for 3000 ........

[mini moe]

They custom build them at Southport NC, but they may do that anywhere you buy one. I started to get one when I bought my Lund Jon Boat but I was concerned with the up-keep on keeping them clean and such.

[odoiminioncatter]

Ed's has a great selection but sales folks and customer service is the worst I've ever seen. Craigslist is great that's where I got my skiff. Absolutely love the boat.

[bozwell]

I had a used one I was going to get from Chatlees but some guy came in after hours and bought it.
A couple I'm looking at on Craiglist as well.

[martineta]

I can't handle the ride on a Carolina Skiff. Slightest bit of chop and they will rattle your fillings out.

[striperjoe32]

Call Capn Hugh for the lowdown on a skiff.

Im feelin' spunky tonight !

age difference martineta thats your problem buddy, that's all............:yes:

without a doubt Ed's Marine BUT........I wouldn't have em change my oil. Jerks is an understatement and the worst part is THEY know it. Good luck. A great cattin' boat. Just look at Capn Hugh aka Chocolate Donut aka "good ole boy".::yawn:

Capt Joe Cannon

[martineta]

You're right on Target Joe, A little past middle age and this old back isn't worth a hoot. But I ain't dead yet! I do prefer a hull with a V though!

[FF 108]

EDs by far is the cheapest, as long as you are not looking for customer services. That doesnt even exist in their world.

[bozwell]

After talking with everybody, weighing options, searching for used boats, etc. I just placed an order with Chatlee's yesterday for a 2009 1965DLX w/70hp Suz 4-stroke (2008 price). I found you will get more value for your money out of these folks than anybody.
I did look at Ed's but never planned buying anything from these guys. You get a bare bones ride from them w/a undersized motor and a cheap trailer. Once you start to set the boat up the way it should be they become the most expensive.
The used one's I looked at were for the more part Ed's boats folks were trying to dump.
I should get the boat in a couple of weeks and will try it out down at HI as well as some spots I used to catfish between Aylett and Walkerton that I can't reach with the Key West.
Can't wait.
Thanks for the input.

[bozwell]

Picked it up yesterday - carolinaskiffowner.com (http://www.carolinaskiffowner.com/showthread.php?t=3677)

Here's a link with some pics of the boat I ended up getting.
Have used it several times down in the sound at Hatteras and am extremely satisfied to say the least.

[Capt.Nick]

Ed's is the least expensive,But if you're sensitive and want to pay extra for hospitality like some of the people on this site,you can pay more for the same boat and get a smile for your money.How much a smile is worth to you...is up to you.It's not worth anything to me.I didn'y marry them..I just bought a few boats there.

[fatcatonthejames]

Chop gives you about 6 mph on the top end. When you run it a ground it will always sit flat. If you get Fat Boy1 & Fat Boy2 in the same boat it will only lean to Fat Boy 2's side about a 1/2 inch. Great boat.

[bozwell]

The boat I bought from Chatlee's would have been more expensive at Ed's... That's why I bought it at Chatlee's. The folks at Ed's were nice enough to deal with but when I started adding items to the package (the right size motor, a decent trailer, hatch covers, etc..) Ed's was more expensive than the 5 dealers I talked with.

[TOP BANNANA]

Check with capt. Scott warren in hatteras (big tahuna) 252-986-4077, he has one located in sandston, va. At my son's house (outside richmond) very good price,don't need it....

[JPritch]

Triumph has a new skiff out that's pretty sweet. Seen one at Adams & Durvin in their showroom. Comes with Honda outboard. If I had the dough, it would have been mine.