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On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 21:57:43 +0000 (UTC),
wrote:
I'm wanting a aluminum boat for use while camping on an island in Lake
Champlain. I need something I can beach and pull up out of the water.
I'm also thinking of getting it used.
Would $3500 be reasonable for something basic? What should I look for,
and is there anything I shoud stay away from? Should I plan to buy a new
motor?
I'm thinking of buying one from a marina, but I haven't started shopping
yet.
Any advice and pointers would be appreciated.
$3,500 isn't out of the question for a new boat, but I'd jack the
target price up $1000 or so for a new boat of decent construction.
Based on my Lake Champlain experiences, I would think that you would
want something in the 16/18 foot category with decent freeboard and in
the vicinity of a 25 horse outboard. To save some money, consider
obtaining a two stroke.
What I suspect you are probably looking for is a utility type boat
rather than an open boat. Those will also be slightly cheaper.
Lunds are the premier aluminum utility boat line and they are pricey,
but Princecraft are excellent boats along with Starcraft - those are
boats that I've have direct experience with. Tracker makes a series
that has a lot of freeboard and those are a little less expensive.
Later,
Tom
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