Just got back from Florida on a boat search misson

[gf2020]

I've looked at boats in Florida in the past too. Prices are low in the Southeast, that is for sure. The problem with boats from FL, SC and GA is that they are generally beat. They spend all the time out in the sun so the gel coat is oxidized, the canvas is faded and the vinyl is dried out.

Boats from North Carolina and further north are generally in better condition. The Chesapeake Bay and Tidewater areas of Virginia have lots of boats for sale and they don't see as much use/abuse. Boats from the Midwest are probably the best of all: freshwater, short season, frequently store inside for the winters. However, limited supply usually leads to higher prices too.

Buying a used boat is such a crap shoot, it's usually fun shopping though!

[Fly Rod]

Look into buying a Dusky, "go where the big boys go." Very happy with my 26foot Dusky center console. Great off shore boat. They are made in Florida.

[Typhoon]

I'd be scared %$%$%$%$less about buying a "katrina" boat. I have a customer in New Orleans who says there are still 60 ft sportfishermen in the swamps that if you had a helicopter could be yours for the taking. They have been abandoned. Talk about a project boat.

[jupter]

I have a 31' Jupiter CC with a cuddy for sale. If you are interested send me an email and I can give you more details.