Couldn't agree more with - "
For me it is all functionailty not frills."
I like privateers / stiegercraft / eastern / pacific style boats for their no frills fishable designs.
* efficeint/reliable motor is key, I want to go as far as I can for as little $$ .
* A top, I was shocked at how much better you feel after a day on the water when shade from the sun is available.
* open deck for fishing, open space lets you decide where your stuff goes and makes a boat easy to clean, which is huge when your beat after a day on the water.
* walk around cabin, anchoring, trailering, fishing, there's always need to qet to the bow quickly
* cabin
I like used boats, they're cheaper and they makes an unsuccessful loading on the trailer
or any other mishap
that results in a scratch or ding a lot easier deal with.