52hawk wrote:

I have found a 1989 16' "Forester"-red

Is anyone familiar with this boat? Who makes it?

Looks like Forester was a brand, from maybe 1974-1994.
You don't specify the model, but a 157 Sport seems to
fit the bill. According to nadaguides.com, thats a 700#
hull.

I have a 600# 14' hull with a 70hp. I think we get up
close to 35, so I would expect you to get in the 30s.

Should I buy this and fish from it,or would I be better
off buying the very old 14' Lund fishing boat I found for
a lot less money?

Only you can really answer that. Is the condition of both
boats equal? Which one do you feel more comfortable with?
Any glaring issues with them? Check for soft sports in the
floor, transom problems. Make sure the motor runs, shifts,
turns. Get any hints and tips the previous owner has about
the boat. As cheap as they are, I wouldn't bother with a
survey. They're a "throw-away" boat. Meaning, while its your
hard earned money, its not that much of it.

Also,would it be much harder to put this 16' fiberglass boat
into and out of the water,than say,the aluminum 14 footer?

Probably not. Once you get used to launching, it gets pretty
easy. Just remember the drain plug and undo the tie downs.

but with the 'glass boat using more fuel??
Right?

You're probably looking at mixed use.. 2-3gallons per hour
of running the outboard. Its not all that much.


sam