Whatever you do, get the boat surveyed and engine checked out by a mechanic.

After 10 yrs there can be a world of problems with any boat, some minor some
major. The first boat I purchased was approximately 15 yrs old, I paid
$1500 for it, paid $600 for an overhaul, and within a year I paid $700 for a
starter pack and minor tune-up. During the first winter, I ended up
replacing a rotten floor, luckily the stringers were still in good shape and
I could do the work myself. This probably cost me $200 for materials, and
about 15 hrs labor.

I kept the boat for 4 yrs and sold it for $1500. So I paid approx. $1500
for using a boat 4 yrs. That is a very reasonable cost for a boat.

On the other hand, you can pay considerable more for a boat, and end up with
a money pit that is a pain in the ass.

A survey and mechanic will minimize your risk in buying a used boat.

A 22' ft. boat with high freeboard should be a good size boat for the bay
and ocean on good days. If the wind kicks up to 15 + mph, you will have
waves and chop that at the very least is uncomfortable, and at the worst can
swamp your boat.






"Ed H" wrote in message
...
Hi everyone, im looking to purchase a used boat in a few months and was
wondering if age should be a large consideration. Im looking at using it
to
go fishing out in the bay and maybe the ocean. Im thinking around a 22 ft
but not certain. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Ed