Should I do it? -- 27 Judge

B-faithful · 01-29-2008, 07:47 PM

stopped over Judge Yachts today and got a plant tour by Bill. I got a chance to check out his facility and how his boats are made. Boy am I impressed! The boat I had wanted when I bought my 2550 MayCraft was the Judge 27 but the price was a bit out of what I could spend at the time. Bill crunched some numbers and threw out a number that has me thinking that one could be in my range. However, i love my boat. I love its performance, economy, and layout. It is just the extras I could get with the Judge like a dinette to the port, colored hull, all composite construction, and small layout tweeks that would make the boat my own. What do you think.. Should I go for it? What do you think a 2005 25 MayCraft w/ electronics, trailer, aftermarket nonskid, etc could go for (there are none on the used market)? Am I over thinking since it is winter or is this something worth while considering? DARN those 27 Judges are sweet!

Double D · 01-29-2008, 08:02 PM

You only live once

Dorymate2530 · 01-29-2008, 08:44 PM

Of course you should get it!!!!!!

Is that what you wanted to hear????

Russell A. Jost · 01-29-2008, 08:50 PM

Go for it! An armored car in your funeral parade won't do you any good.

CaptD · 01-29-2008, 08:55 PM

I was attracted to these as well ..very good detail...looked at one at the OC watermans trade show and was totally impressed price included ...the only thing is I am probably spoiled in the solid sound of owning an ocean master as pounding on the side like kicking the tires there is no other...but Judge was probably better than most...even as a new boat price was reasonable

austin ensor · 01-29-2008, 09:31 PM

u never no when ur last day is!!!

gradywhite273 · 01-29-2008, 10:26 PM

no you shouldn't buy it, are you kidding, OF COURSE YOU SHOULD

captcl · 01-29-2008, 10:41 PM

The Judge would be great but......... is the Maycraft paid for? If you really love it why leave it! I watched guys move from boat to boat when i owned a 43' Baybuilt and chartered up on the Ches and now here on the seaside i see guys constanly "moving up" but are they really? No question if you can afford the 27' Judge treat yourself and "move up" but you are almost certain to loose money selling the Maycraft. I want a bigger boat every time I see one for sale but then this thought pops into my head THE RIG YOU GOT IS GOOD AND PAID FOR! My wife kept on me for years to be happy with what I've got and i think (boat wise) I'm there. Besides with everybody "moving up" what happens to all those smaller rigs? I see alot of non biodegradable plastic sitting in boat yards and peoples yards collecting leaves and acid rain!$.02

hblac · 01-29-2008, 10:49 PM

Better ask the wife...............or you are toast

Hal

captcl · 01-29-2008, 10:53 PM

Good point hblac! Could mean the difference between living indoors or outdoors! But if the wife likes the boat.......................... OH YEAH!!!!

01-29-2008, 07:47 PM	#1
B-faithful Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 142 Credits: 1,562.8 Best Catch: 5'6" Light Brunette w/green eyes Occupation: Print Sales Rep	Should I do it? -- 27 Judge stopped over Judge Yachts today and got a plant tour by Bill. I got a chance to check out his facility and how his boats are made. Boy am I impressed! The boat I had wanted when I bought my 2550 MayCraft was the Judge 27 but the price was a bit out of what I could spend at the time. Bill crunched some numbers and threw out a number that has me thinking that one could be in my range. However, i love my boat. I love its performance, economy, and layout. It is just the extras I could get with the Judge like a dinette to the port, colored hull, all composite construction, and small layout tweeks that would make the boat my own. What do you think.. Should I go for it? What do you think a 2005 25 MayCraft w/ electronics, trailer, aftermarket nonskid, etc could go for (there are none on the used market)? Am I over thinking since it is winter or is this something worth while considering? DARN those 27 Judges are sweet! __________________ Home Port: Annapolis, MD Boat: 2009 Judge 27 Chesapeake powered by Honda Marine email:bfaithfulfishing@yahoo.com

01-29-2008, 08:44 PM	#3
Dorymate2530 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Westbrook, CT Posts: 316 Credits: 1,599.3 Boat: Parker 2530 "El Mar" Home Port: Westbrook CT Occupation: High School Shop Teacher	Of course you should get it!!!!!! Is that what you wanted to hear???? __________________ My Classic 1973 Seacraft 20SF When ships were wood and men were made of iron, the word DORYMATE was the highest word of respect that one fisherman could use for another. "When, as they sometimes will, danger and death loom over the horizon and stand down upon you, don't panic. Meet them with your dorymate and shipmates; stand well braced and fend them off."

01-29-2008, 08:55 PM	#5
CaptD I caught a fish once :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 51 Credits: 1,218.8 Boat: Constant Threat Home Port: OC MD	judge 27 I was attracted to these as well ..very good detail...looked at one at the OC watermans trade show and was totally impressed price included ...the only thing is I am probably spoiled in the solid sound of owning an ocean master as pounding on the side like kicking the tires there is no other...but Judge was probably better than most...even as a new boat price was reasonable

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01-29-2008, 08:02 PM	#2
Double D I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Point Pleasant, NJ Posts: 2,436 Credits: 5,586.6	You only live once

01-29-2008, 09:31 PM	#6
austin ensor I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: harford county md Posts: 1,146 Credits: 1,550.9 Boat: 284 mako Home Port: OC,MD-DEALE,MD Best Catch: i dont catch....I RIG!!!!! Occupation: part time mate on "RIGHT NUT"	u never no when ur last day is!!!

01-29-2008, 10:41 PM	#8
captcl Crab mustard is good Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ocean City md. area Posts: 976 Credits: 1,466.1 Boat: Mako 22' Home Port: West OCMD Best Catch: My wife, HONEST! Occupation: Building facilities manager and (part time)charter capt	The Judge would be great but......... is the Maycraft paid for? If you really love it why leave it! I watched guys move from boat to boat when i owned a 43' Baybuilt and chartered up on the Ches and now here on the seaside i see guys constanly "moving up" but are they really? No question if you can afford the 27' Judge treat yourself and "move up" but you are almost certain to loose money selling the Maycraft. I want a bigger boat every time I see one for sale but then this thought pops into my head THE RIG YOU GOT IS GOOD AND PAID FOR! My wife kept on me for years to be happy with what I've got and i think (boat wise) I'm there. Besides with everybody "moving up" what happens to all those smaller rigs? I see alot of non biodegradable plastic sitting in boat yards and peoples yards collecting leaves and acid rain!$.02

01-29-2008, 10:49 PM	#9
hblac Pit Monkey First Class Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lumberton, NC Posts: 21 Credits: 1,260.9	Better ask the wife...............or you are toast Hal

01-29-2008, 10:53 PM	#10
captcl Crab mustard is good Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ocean City md. area Posts: 976 Credits: 1,466.1 Boat: Mako 22' Home Port: West OCMD Best Catch: My wife, HONEST! Occupation: Building facilities manager and (part time)charter capt	Good point hblac! Could mean the difference between living indoors or outdoors! But if the wife likes the boat.......................... OH YEAH!!!!