Used Binos for Boat

[BrentD]

I need a pair of 10x42 binoculars for my fishing boat. Nothing fancy or "high end". But I do not care for junk either. Ebay has always been my go-to for used glass, but now Ebay is full of mostly new glass and even the used ones are not for auction but rather for a fixed price that is often far too close to the new price. I suspect most are being sold by dealers, not private individuals.

Anyway, I would like to find a decent pair of used glasses. Maybe something that sells new in the $400-500 and used for $200-$250.

If you do not feel this is realistic, do not hesitate to say so. My feeling are almost always hurt, so they can't be made much worse

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

Do you consider vortex junk?

 

[MThuntr]

I might have a pair of Zeiss Terra ED 10x42 in storage that I'd part with for your price range. I just need to confirm I still have them

 

[BrentD]

Do you consider vortex junk?

I do not know enough about them to have a viable opinion.

 

[mtmuley]

Watch Midway. They sometimes run really good sales. mtmuley

 

[R.K.]

Just got a pair of used Nikon prostaff on Facebook marketplace for my wife. Paid $80. Might be an option to find something.

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

I only have experience with the Maven C1s and cheaper vortex, but I'd bet they would work just fine for a fishing boat set.

 

[shannerdrake]

Watch Midway. They sometimes run really good sales. mtmuley

I’d second this. I got a pair of the old Burris Droptine 10x42 for $119 at Midway, which are highly regarded and very good binos (for their price point) that are normally around $300.

Apparently Burris did a “refresh” on the line and changed some things so Midway did deep discount on the old models (which are considered better).

 

[Charlie Bob]

JMO but binos on a boat are useless unless they have image stabilization . I bought a cheap set at West Marine and threw them away .

 

[TheGreek]

JMO but binos on a boat are useless unless they have image stabilization . I bought a cheap set at West Marine and threw them away .

Prior to image stabilization, I believe 7x50 binos were the standard for watercraft/naval usage.

 

[BrentD]

Stabilization would be nice. If I thought I was going back to Southeast Alaska to hunt black bears again from a boat, I would be in the hunt for a Canon 10x42 stabilized. But I suspect I will not be doing that again, and I do not want to spend that kind of money on glass for my little fishing boat.

Looks like I'll be in good shape with a little help from MThuntr.

Thanks, all.

 

[dribeerfeht]

For a boat, i would buy 7x50 marine binos not 10x. They will have better eye relief, FOV, light gathering ability. I tested several marine binos years ago and the Nikon marine binos won.

 

[BrentD]

For a boat, i would buy 7x50 marine binos not 10x. They will have better eye relief, FOV, light gathering ability. I tested several marine binos years ago and the Nikon marine binos won.

I am sure they have a place, but not where I am going. I definitely want 10x.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

Are you "sight fishing"? LOL..... Maybe just get a set of these...https://www.vanguardworld.com/collections/binoculars/products/endeavor-ed-1042

 

[Nicoli7153]

Might want to check out the Canon IS (image stabilization) line. Had them on my work boat and they were great.

Bought a pair of my own once I retired and had to turn in my issued pair. Don't know what the prices are running now since it's about 20 years since I turned them in.

Great everyday binos

Think I got them on Optics Planet

 

[BrentD]

Might want to check out the Canon IS (image stabilization) line. Had them on my work boat and they were great.

Bought a pair of my own once I retired and had to turn in my issued pair. Don't know what the prices are running now since it's about 20 years since I turned them in.

Great everyday binos

Think I got them on Optics Planet

Yes, they are nice.I have used them. But they are too expensive for what I want to do.

 

[TexanSam]

Honestly I'd just get a set of Vortex diamondback 10x42s next time they come on sale on midway. I have the older generation of them, and they are my daily drivers as I am not afraid to drop them, fall on them or get them covered in mud. Anytime I look through a more expensive set of glass, the gain in clarity is hardly good enough in my opinion, unless looking through some swarros with their hefty price tag

 

[Gut Shot]

Nikon Monarch 5 fits your price range and is an exceptional binocular for the money.

 

[noharleyyet]

Yes, they are nice.I have used them. But they are too expensive for what I want to do.

Regrettably, since my bride forbade cruising thru Lowe's Highport Marina at Lake Texoma, there's been no neccessity for magnification.

 

[BrentD]

Nikon Monarch 5 fits your price range and is an exceptional binocular for the money.

I have three pairs of those. One in each vehicle and another in the kitchen. I spent some time on ebay, looking at monarchs.But the sub models are so complicated. There are the s's, the p's, and a few other initials, along with numbers, one through seven, at least. The ones I have are older and seem to have no additional designation beyond monarch.