I am very interested in switching from my 19' Searay open bow runabout to a fishing boat.
I mainly fish St Clair, but also inland lakes. Drifting and trolling. However, i would also like the boat to be able to pull my 3 and 6 year old sons on tubes or waterskiing, so i am looking at a larger motor on the back (at least 70hp).
I like the boats with the steering counsel on the driver side and nothing for the passanger for a very open floor plan. Bow and back platforms. Deep V walleye type. Looking in the 16 to 18 foot range. Live well(s), plenty of storage to keep things uncluttered. Used boat somewhere in the neighborhood of $8 to $10K.
What types of comments/suggestions/pros & cons do you folks have regarding: boat size, boat type, motor size, metal or glass hull, manufactures to stay away from, or things to look for when purchasing a boat.
I see lots of bass boats, but i am having a hard time finding deep v's.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I mainly fish St Clair, but also inland lakes. Drifting and trolling. However, i would also like the boat to be able to pull my 3 and 6 year old sons on tubes or waterskiing, so i am looking at a larger motor on the back (at least 70hp).
I like the boats with the steering counsel on the driver side and nothing for the passanger for a very open floor plan. Bow and back platforms. Deep V walleye type. Looking in the 16 to 18 foot range. Live well(s), plenty of storage to keep things uncluttered. Used boat somewhere in the neighborhood of $8 to $10K.
What types of comments/suggestions/pros & cons do you folks have regarding: boat size, boat type, motor size, metal or glass hull, manufactures to stay away from, or things to look for when purchasing a boat.
I see lots of bass boats, but i am having a hard time finding deep v's.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.