boat options

[niko]

that thing is pretty sweet, set up to fish. what I need to figure out next is do I want a higher quality older boat w/ newer power or the "newest" boat I can swing. overall plan is to have this for the next 5-7 yrs

[Piscator]

Originally Posted by niko

that thing is pretty sweet, set up to fish. what I need to figure out next is do I want a higher quality older boat w/ newer power or the "newest" boat I can swing. overall plan is to have this for the next 5-7 yrs

Paul,

For what its worth, MY vote on how you should spend YOUR money is an older top quality boat with newer power already decked out with electronics, etc. (some of them aren't made like they used to be). You have time and the hull truth always seems to have a ton of good used boats. Lots of deals out there outside of New England. Even with a few trips, a professional survey (highly recommend a SAMS accredited surveyor) and transportation costs, you will most likely not find the deals or selection up here you can find elsewhere. I got mine from Mississippi and i couldn't come close to the same price or condition in this area of what I saw down there. I just think you will get so much more boat for you money if you pass on the "newest" and go with older high quality.
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[keeperreaper]

Originally Posted by Piscator

Paul,

For what its worth, MY vote on how you should spend YOUR money is an older top quality boat with newer power already decked out with electronics, etc. (some of them aren't made like they used to be). You have time and the hull truth always seems to have a ton of good used boats. Lots of deals out there outside of New England. Even with a few trips, a professional survey (highly recommend a SAMS accredited surveyor) and transportation costs, you will most likely not find the deals or selection up here you can find elsewhere. I got mine from Mississippi and i couldn't come close to the same price or condition in this area of what I saw down there. I just think you will get so much more boat for you money if you pass on the "newest" and go with older high quality.
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Totally agree.

[bobber]

didn't read all the posts, so this may be redundant..... m but maybe Albemarle24 or Silverhawk24 both are pocket rockets that could stay offshore with bigger boats easily. with either inboard(gas or deisel) and outboard options