Help! First Time Boat Buyer!

[GIWHITEY]

Okay, here's the deal. Loan. Approved. Amount. Under $15,000. New or Used. Doesn't matter, as long as it's under 20'. Main use of boat? Local fishing, of course, but also to be able to bring down to the beach side (Long Beach) in the canals and cruise now and then. I need simple, user friendly and RELIABLE. I have sellers banging down my door but all they do is give me a headache and alot of misguided information because they want the sale.

If anyone would be willing to take some time to walk me through some basics without the bull#$@#$% I would be eternally grateful...Anaheim boat show is in 2 weeks.
Email is GIWHITEY@ca.rr.com
Thanks
GI

[Cap'n Ron]

Okay, here's the deal. Loan. Approved. Amount. Under $15,000. New or Used. Doesn't matter, as long as it's under 20'. Main use of boat? Local fishing, of course, but also to be able to bring down to the beach side (Long Beach) in the canals and cruise now and then. I need simple, user friendly and RELIABLE. I have sellers banging down my door but all they do is give me a headache and alot of misguided information because they want the sale.

If anyone would be willing to take some time to walk me through some basics without the bull#$@#$% I would be eternally grateful...Anaheim boat show is in 2 weeks.
Email is GIWHITEY@ca.rr.com
Thanks
GI

Yo Whitey,
PM sent

CR

[Khmerfishing]

Momma gave the go ahead to buy a boat and a need the same advice...I have my eyes set on the Bayliner 195 year 2003...

[Cap'n Ron]

Nother PM sent.

Hey BrokenRod, you wanna join in?

I'm waiting.

CR

[Big Ed]

http://fishingnetwork.net/forum1/vie...168335#p155045

2003 Larson SEI 210 Ski / Fish

Email me if you want a full set of photos!

Thanks; Big Ed! el.cazares@verizon.net

[Tail Chaser]

Nother PM sent.

Hey BrokenRod, you wanna join in?

I'm waiting.

CR

Ive been busy working on the house.Painting,Rebuilding porch,etc.
About one day away from prepping the boat :)
April 1st will be ready for some WSB,Halibut,Ling hunting.
Sorry I have not gotten back to you on the PM Ron.
Ive been off the computer.
Check out the flurrys Sunday March 17th at my house.
Puts a damper on getting things done.

Hey GIWHITEY
Most reliable,
#1 inboard... Poor slow speed maneuvering. Very rare on tiny fishing boats.
#2 Four stroke outboard... Hanging off the back of boat. Gets in the way.
#3 sterndrive. Lots of parts with them drives. On small boats, engine cowling is in the way also.
A Fourstroke outboard powered center console fishing boat is as low maintenance as they get on a little boat
Things are basically all gelcoat and fibreglass. No other bells/whistles to maintain.
Could probably get a cruiser type boat cheaper. (More of them around)
They usually have lots of seating, And some bells/whistles to maintain.
If your going offshore. The most important thing is, The boat sits high out of the water.
Having waves break inside of the boat is a very bad thing. A problem with some outboard Powered boats. (Stern is to low)
My express cruiser has Four flush mount rod holders for trolling, etc. A 23 gal bait tank.
And Six more rod holders up on the arch. With room for two more.
Knowing what you want/need in a fishing boat. You can look at some other boat designs. (if the price is right) Then decide if its worth the time/effort/doable converting a boat over for what you want
I paid 16k for my 26fter. 07 models are going for 83k.
I would personally want a min of a 20fter in the ocean. They usually sit higher, And you
won't have to run for cover every time a little whitecap shows up.

Was almost pissed.
Thought our pics only came out the size of the Avatars.
Need to left click on the pics to see full sized.
Can see the backyard 3/17/08 snow flurrys there. So Ca. is actually having a winter.

Hey Ron,
Got on the FNN network again.
Should have finished painting the house first.
Looks like the fishys will live another day :)

[vanillagurilla]

i would go with a 20-22' deep V aluminum hull outboard boat. if anything ever did go wrong with the motor its easy to fix/repair and so is the hull. its also a hell of a lot lighter than a glass boat. you could go pretty much anywhere you wanted with a deep V aluminum. even catalina on a calm day.

[BingJr]

I have seen Big Ed's ride and it is in pristine condition. It is a fish n ski boat set up for fisherman. Big Ed is a fisherman. It would have a nice layout for the Canal Cruising etc etc.
I have actually seen it and can vouch for it. It is in great condition.

[Cap'n Ron]

i would go with a 20-22' deep V aluminum hull outboard boat. if anything ever did go wrong with the motor its easy to fix/repair and so is the hull. its also a hell of a lot lighter than a glass boat. you could go pretty much anywhere you wanted with a deep V aluminum. even catalina on a calm day.

Oh really?

Outboard Motors are easy to fix? Aluminum easy to repair?
What are you smokin? And is your sage wisdom come from ownwership of both types of hulls or what you heard?

The only outboard I'll own is a small kicker on up to 25hp MERC. Cause thats what I know.

Outboards are easy to fix,,,,,,,,,,,

btw VG, what is your current boat? What were your last two boats?

CR

[Fishtaco]

Just keep this in mind when you own a boat new or used.

BOAT (BREAK OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND)

Salt or fresh water, just keep a thousand on the side for maintenance from wear and tear.