Newbie needs advice
OK, folks. I'm thinking of getting my first new boat and I need some advice.
I'm thinking I need a light, trailerable boat ( my tow vehicle is a 95
Chrysler LeBaron FWD) with about a 1000 pound capacity (I'm physically
handicapped and I figure a somewhat larger craft will be more stable for
entry and egress but I need it to be pretty light in weight ( because the
car has only a one ton tow capacity) so I can load and launch it easily.
My physical limitations are from blood pressure and heart trouble, diabetes
and Post Polio Syndrome.
So, what styles / lengths / brands should I look at?? I once had a used 12
foot aluminum Jon boat, but it was a bit narrow and quite tender when
approaching hull capacity. I borrowed my brother's old aluminum 12 foot
Sears rowboat once and lightly loaded it was fun, but it was a bit heavy to
cartop (this was before the health probs hit.)
Oh, price is important too. I may go for a used boat / trailer if I find a
great deal. VBG
TIA
Budd
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