On Mon, 07 Mar 2005 14:44:41 GMT, bo jangles wrote:

I am buying my first boat (not counting my jon boat) to be used in
sal****er - primary use is fishing - Florida's Sarasota Bay and Keys
and Intercoastal. I will be using it with 1 to 3 passengers. Since I
get seasick I will not be going offshore and won't be going out in
rough weather (may have to return in it though). I've been looking at
Scout, Triumph and Proline in the 18' - 20' range and 75-130 HP
motors. I've looked at a couple of used boats but I'm not confident
in evaluating used boats and their prices. I anticipate using the
boat 3-5 days a week(weather permitting plus I do need time for golf)
for 3 months and lightly for the other 9 (occasional use in Lake Erie
and inshore NJ, Del, Md).

I would appreciate input/assistance in helping me through this
traumatic experience.


I have a 21' 1997 Proline walkaround cuddy cabin. I've had absolutely no
problems with the boat whatsoever. I've had some problems with the engine, 5.7L
Mercruiser I/O, but I don't think Proline uses them anymore.Given a decent deal,
I'd buy another used one, if I'd had it looked over.

Good luck.


John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."