Opinion on which boat

[jeff68981]

Going to look at 4 boats this weekend. Will be using to fish in the bay or about 3 to 5 miles offshore. Was wondering if anyone can give input on which one would be the better boat. I really dont know a whole lot about boats. Had a 1995 Aquasport Osprey 20ft I loved. Got destroyed by hurricane so looking for another one.

1973 Mako 172 with 1988 Evinrude E140TLCCM $7,900

1994 Kenner 18V with 2003 Mercury 125 ELPTO $6,900

1995 Hydro-Sport 1850CC with 1995 Evinrude E150EXEO $6,000

2000 Bayliner Trophy 1903 with Mecury 125EXLPTO $5,900

 

[Starcraft5834]

My best advice is... condition, condition, condition.. my personal preference.. ive had both is take an outboard over any sterndrive.. easier to work on... get the biggest boat in the best shape. "size matters" with boats..

 

[SkaterRace]

Go for the best condition and the largest you can get. Any off shore is likely to be choppy so I'd say 25' would be safe and when buying used best to but the best condition and ignore the year. I had a 1977 that was in meh condition and also a 1989 that was in terrible condition.

 

[dingbat]

I’d go with the HydraSport. Biggest, heaviest boat with the most power

Mako the price is high unless the boat has been restored.

Bayliner is under powered