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Help With First Boat.
Greetings All!
I have just returned from a trip to Seattle with my family. We had a wonderful time fishing and crabbing on the Peuget Sound with my West Coast relatives (our first time). We have decided to sell one of our motorcycles and buy a boat. I live in Harrisburg, PA would like a boat to do the following: - Play (tube/wakeboard/hang out) in the river at the local boat launch (approx 5+ feet of water) - Be able to withstand the Chesapeake bay for crabbing/fishing. - capacity of 5 people (mostly just 3, but 5 on occasion) in mild chop. - User friendly (first boat) - under 15,000 USD I spent some time in the Navy, so I am familiar enough with the water to know I need to learn more. I/We plan on taking the local boating course available before our purchase. I have no experience with the bay, just that we had a great time in Seattle. At this point, we are considering a Boston Whaler 150 sport. I found a new one locally for 12k with bimini top, comfort package, trailer, and standard 2 stroke Merc outboard. This seems to fit the bill, but we have no experience and don't want to be led astray by an overzealous salesman. What I am looking for is alternate options, and anything I should be aware of as a neophite boater. Any links to info would also be welcome. Thanks Everyone! Best, John Harrisburg, PA |
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