AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted May 5, 2019 Looking to buy a small/medium family type boat. Where to start? Any to stay away from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted May 5, 2019 What are you using it for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Rights As An American Report post Posted May 6, 2019 I have a 13 foot aluminum with 40 hp and tilt motor and trailer I am thinking of selling. Let me know if interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted May 6, 2019 A boat is a whole in the ground into which you throw money. As long as you realize that up front, you will do OK. We had a 16' aluminum 1963 Texas Maid with with a 85 hp Johnson. We used in for fishing and taking the kids to the lake. When they got into middle school and beyond, they were too busy and committed to go so the boating went away. Realize it is for a season and cherish the time you have with your kids. Do not get a bass boat! You will constantly be getting in trouble with that. I would suggest get an aluminum deep v with a 4 stroke motor to minimize maintenance and don't go into debt to do this. Lots of incomplete projects out there if you are handy. How's that for a bunch of random wisdom? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted May 6, 2019 Runabout bowrider type. 19ft to 22ft I suppose. No real budget just trying to figure out if i hav to spend a ton of money to get a dependable boat. Just for cruisingbtheblake and pulling a kneeboard or tube every now and then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted May 6, 2019 I had an aluminum for for many years and jet skis but never owned a "real" boat. Just sold our jetskis so wife wants a boat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdown Report post Posted May 6, 2019 I sent you a pm. Happy to discuss whether interested or not. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
360 0r Better Report post Posted May 6, 2019 Just remember boats are fun but just remember what boat stands for BREAK OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND Ive had a boat for the last 35 years everything from a 13’ to a 19’ and so far don’t regret one minute of it. Just try to get one with a single axle trailer much easier to maneuver and move by yourself. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted May 7, 2019 22 hours ago, jdown said: I sent you a pm. Happy to discuss whether interested or not. Thank you Nice boat. Not quite what I am looking for though. About 20 years ago it would have been EXACTLY what i wanted but never got.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted May 7, 2019 If I was looking right now I’d be looking at this in person. I’d avoid fiberglass. Since the states alittle Rocky https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/boa/d/scottsdale-crestline-aluminium-fishing/6873406002.html https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/boa/d/peoria-awesome-boat-2001-aluminum/6860040768.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lefty Report post Posted May 7, 2019 there's a fish & ski stratos in the for sale section on here, might be what you're looking for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringer Report post Posted May 7, 2019 Get a fish and ski model and the motor is most important. Low hours around 200 or so is best. If you find one you like I would pay Ken at Holiday Mobile Marine to go over and check out the engine and transom. That or ask the owner to take it to Performance or Martin Marine for a compression test and evaluation. I prefer double axle trailers and use the GoJacks from Harbor Freight to move it around. Make sure it will fit in the garage with the boat and trailer length. Lots of good used boats but also plenty that people get rid of for a reason. If the owner refuses a lake test I would run fast. Good luck. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted May 7, 2019 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riflehunter Report post Posted May 7, 2019 Triton sf220 or 190. Good boat to fish, pull tubes, and still have seating for 5-6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
