Looking for a 1st boat!!!!!!!!!

[bige326]

Hey guys i am about to get my first boat and im looking for somthing small agile and easy to use, with plenty of power so i wont outgrow it fast. I want a run about for just like 1 hour to 30 min rides in the back bays. So if any one has any ideas of what would be best please share!

 

[bjcsc]

Re: Looking for a 1st boat!!!!!!!!!

If all you're going to do is 30 minute rides I'd say get a canoe. It'll hardly be worth the maintenance of an engine

Seriously, I'd be thinking about a nice aluminum jon boat with a decent size OB...

 

[bige326]

Re: Looking for a 1st boat!!!!!!!!!

haha i ment to say 1 hour to 2 hours

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Looking for a 1st boat!!!!!!!!!

welcome to iboat. where are you boating, how many people on board, do you fish or just like to ride, and skiing, or wake boards? are you familar with boats, or is this going to be your 1 st experience, i know it's your 1st boat.

 

[bige326]

Re: Looking for a 1st boat!!!!!!!!!

I like wake boarding, cruzing and no this isnt my first boating experiance. I used to drive my dads Cris Craft 25 launch. I am thinking of a small boat somthing like 20 ft or under. thank you for all the help.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Looking for a 1st boat!!!!!!!!!

there are many good bow riders and deck boats on the market now. the deck boats throw a bigger wake than the bow riders. we have a 1999 Chris craft Deck boat, rated for 13 people 5.7 L volvo outdrive, will run out at about 45 mph.

 

[KCook]

Re: Looking for a 1st boat!!!!!!!!!

How about a Dual Console?

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/186dc.html

Kelly Cook

 

[Frugal Floater]

Re: Looking for a 1st boat!!!!!!!!!

Sea-Pro
Glastron


Many others, but these are the boats I have owned or have been on that I would highly recommend based on my observation.

Some key questions:

Salt or fresh?
Avg. number of people on board?
big water or small lake/river?
Price range?
Water Depth a concern?

 

[yorkcoparamedic]

Re: Looking for a 1st boat!!!!!!!!!

I have a 1986 Four Winns Santara 215 for sale w/ trailor. Since we bought a new boat it has been for sale since mid last season. It is 22' 9" LOA w/ a 8' 6" beam, new engine 2 years ago, new full camper canvas 3 years ago, and penlty of other good feature. I would be happy to send you pictures and give you a price over email or the phone. Let me know.

We had used the boat for 1 season on a fresh water lake and then moved to the Chesapeake Bay where it was used for the last 4 seasons. It was a great starter boat, until the family started growing. Once it was me, the wife, one child, and rottie we needed more space and upgraded to 30' foot. It is a great boat for new boaters and small families. Great for over nights on the hook and water skiing as well.

Send me an email.
yorkcoparamedic@verizon.net