You generally want something that's at home either being trailered or
left in a slip. Its got to be large enough to take a decent chop when
out on open waters.

If your on the sound, I suspect that you are either in
Conn. or somewhere on the north shore of LI.

I'd say a good 20' boat, if its for fishing/fun i'd recommend a
walkaround cuddy. You have protection from the elements and a litte
privacy if nature calls and you gotta go. Engine size for this kind of
boat should be between a 150 and 200hp outboard.

How much to spend is entirely up to you. Its all about the make, size,
age and maint. (condition) of the boat. Anywhere from 4,000 to
7,000.00 will get you a good used boat.

Tom

Ed wrote:
Im looking to purchasing a fishing boat this summer. I want one that
is
large enough to take out in the sound/bays to fish for sal****er
fish.
I would like any thoughts/opinions on how old of a boat I should be
looking at, what motors I should stay away from and what size would
be
best for this and any advice you might have. This will be my first
sal****er boat, i have had a 16ft bass tracker before.

Thanks
Ed