On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 10:01:27 -0400, Matt Colie
wrote:

Your best bet for what you seek is to go find an old abused (but not
waterlogged) Boston Whaler or the like. It will be cheaper, better and
faster in the long run.

Well yes. Get a beater for a first boat. I picked up a 22 ft aluminum
cuddy for two grand, blown head gasket no extra charge. It has a 175
hp sterndrive. A lake boat not intended for serious waves. Semi
serious bass fishing. Spot of water sking perhaps. Maybe a bit large
for a novice to dock in unfavorable conditions, whatever.

Casady