Re: Boat buying
Most of us here have been through several boats and have probably already been through most of the mistakes a new boater is sure to make.
Take a Coast Guard boating course offered locally. More fun than doing it online as you will meet other boaters. have your Wife take it too if she is going to go on the baot with you.
Rather than get caught up in the emotion of going to a dealer or a boat show right off and buying something that does not fit your lifestyle . . .
Why not tell us a little about yourself as to what type of fishing you want to do.
What type of waters you are going to use it on.
Are you buying new or used.
Fiberglass or aluminum.
What are you going to tow it with.
Or are you keeping it in a marina.
How much do you plan to spend.
How many people do you expect to have on it.
Do you plan to buy one big enough to sleep on or small enough just to fish with.
Many questions but the more we know the easier it is to match a boat style up to you and then you can go to the shows and you will have a better idea of what will work for you especially if you will be shopping for a used one.
There are a lot of problematic boats out there that may seem cheap but ask back here and we can point stuff out to you.
Good luck!
Your biggest problem is going to be keeping the Wife happy
