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When You Can't Go Bass Fishing => The Other Fish In Our Lives => Saltwater Fishing => Topic started by: Trigger3lite on April 14, 2015, 02:49:23 PM

Title: Buying a boat
Post by: Trigger3lite on April 14, 2015, 02:49:23 PM
I have about $3000, what are my options? Pferox, I'm hoping you know something about this.
Title: Re: Buying a boat
Post by: BenFishing on April 14, 2015, 04:45:16 PM
What kind of waters will you be fishing?  Will you be able to pay slip fees, or do you have someplace to park a boat, or store a canoe/kayak?
You've got a lot of options...
Hobie Mirage Kayak
Pretty much any other kayak, with money left to customize....same for a canoe.
Research Gheenoes...a great little canoe like boat, but much more stable.
A used wave runner, and some PVC to make some rod holders  (I've been out 30 miles offshore in one, fishing oil rigs).
Somebody's project boat their wife finally got tired of.
A used skiff....an old Boston Whaler or Carolina Skiff with a 5 to 25 hp motor, for around $3000 is possible.
Title: Re: Buying a boat
Post by: Pferox on April 14, 2015, 04:45:18 PM
Quote from: Trigger3lite on April 14, 2015, 02:49:23 PM
I have about $3000, what are my options? Pferox, I'm hoping you know something about this.

Sorry, Dude, I really don't, especially for your neck of the woods.  Around here there are a few different types of boats to look at because of the types of water.  But up in the North Atlantic, I haven't a clue.  A Kayak maybe?????
Title: Re: Buying a boat
Post by: Trigger3lite on April 14, 2015, 07:08:08 PM
Going to buy a used sailboat. Doing my research atm.