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numbskull · 07-07-2012, 05:43 PM

You might also look at a 21 regulator (but be careful of used Yami HPDI's....they hate gasahol). A capecodder 19 if you can find one that is not too beat (preferably one without an engine) is a capable little boat as well.

If you are mostly inshore fishing the boat itself is less important than how it is powered. My experience buying used 20 foot boats has been disappointing and expensive. Twice I have ended up having to repower within 2-4 years. That is money you won't get back if you decide to sell. Likewise, 20 foot boats are heavy and the trailers don't last very long, so plan on replacing that as well.

07-07-2012, 05:43 PM	#4
numbskull Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master iTrader: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: over the hill Posts: 6,682	You might also look at a 21 regulator (but be careful of used Yami HPDI's....they hate gasahol). A capecodder 19 if you can find one that is not too beat (preferably one without an engine) is a capable little boat as well. If you are mostly inshore fishing the boat itself is less important than how it is powered. My experience buying used 20 foot boats has been disappointing and expensive. Twice I have ended up having to repower within 2-4 years. That is money you won't get back if you decide to sell. Likewise, 20 foot boats are heavy and the trailers don't last very long, so plan on replacing that as well.