For the lake I'd recommend what my buddy used for family fishing on the St.
Lawrence ... an old 18' c/w 40 hp (with controls he installed himself) ...
but let me tell you, after partially beaching that boat, there is no way one
person (maybe four) would be hauling that size aluminum boat completely out
of the water (without mechanical assistance, rollers).

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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.

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