A friend of mine and I were talking this morning about boats and he
mentioned that his wife wants to get more involved in his boating
activities now that she is retired. He currently owns a 20 foot
Aquasport CC which is pretty much a fishing boat. The Mrs. would like
some amenities beyond a bucket under a blanket if you get my drift.

He's not sure that his spouse will take to the water all that well, so
he's considering purchasing something used with a cuddy cabin in the
23/26 foot range, trailerable and he doesn't want to get stuck with a
big dollar boat if the spouse doesn't take to Island trips (Martha's,
Vineyard, etc.). Say $5/10 K "experiment" money.

I know nothing about that kind of boat, models or types as I have
always owned open boats, mostly center consoles.

Toss me a few ideas as to manufacturers and what not if you will - I
appreciate it.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
-----------
"Do fishermen eat avocados? This is a question
that no one ever thinks to ask."

Russel Chatham, "Dark Waters" (1988)

How about taking her out on a variety of chartered fishing boats - the small
kind that take just 2-4 people? He should be able to find some generic
designs that are pretty close to the variety he can find at boat
dealerships.

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
A friend of mine and I were talking this morning about boats and he
mentioned that his wife wants to get more involved in his boating
activities now that she is retired. He currently owns a 20 foot
Aquasport CC which is pretty much a fishing boat. The Mrs. would like
some amenities beyond a bucket under a blanket if you get my drift.

He's not sure that his spouse will take to the water all that well, so
he's considering purchasing something used with a cuddy cabin in the
23/26 foot range, trailerable and he doesn't want to get stuck with a
big dollar boat if the spouse doesn't take to Island trips (Martha's,
Vineyard, etc.). Say $5/10 K "experiment" money.

I know nothing about that kind of boat, models or types as I have
always owned open boats, mostly center consoles.

Toss me a few ideas as to manufacturers and what not if you will - I
appreciate it.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
-----------
"Do fishermen eat avocados? This is a question
that no one ever thinks to ask."

Russel Chatham, "Dark Waters" (1988)

http://www.boattraderonline.com

The link above will give you an idea what you can get for 5M-10M in the
24-26' range.

I entered in those paremters into the search engine with the key word
"cabin" and got 129 boats.

At that price range it will be an older boat, when I put in Bayliner as the
manufacture, it still showed boats that were built in the 80's and 70's, not
particular good years for Bayliner.




"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
A friend of mine and I were talking this morning about boats and he
mentioned that his wife wants to get more involved in his boating
activities now that she is retired. He currently owns a 20 foot
Aquasport CC which is pretty much a fishing boat. The Mrs. would like
some amenities beyond a bucket under a blanket if you get my drift.

He's not sure that his spouse will take to the water all that well, so
he's considering purchasing something used with a cuddy cabin in the
23/26 foot range, trailerable and he doesn't want to get stuck with a
big dollar boat if the spouse doesn't take to Island trips (Martha's,
Vineyard, etc.). Say $5/10 K "experiment" money.

I know nothing about that kind of boat, models or types as I have
always owned open boats, mostly center consoles.

Toss me a few ideas as to manufacturers and what not if you will - I
appreciate it.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
-----------
"Do fishermen eat avocados? This is a question
that no one ever thinks to ask."

Russel Chatham, "Dark Waters" (1988)

On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 01:38:41 GMT, "John Smith"
wrote:

http://www.boattraderonline.com

The link above will give you an idea what you can get for 5M-10M in the
24-26' range.

I entered in those paremters into the search engine with the key word
"cabin" and got 129 boats.

At that price range it will be an older boat, when I put in Bayliner as the
manufacture, it still showed boats that were built in the 80's and 70's, not
particular good years for Bayliner.

Thanks

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
-----------
"Do fishermen eat avocados? This is a question
that no one ever thinks to ask."

Russel Chatham, "Dark Waters" (1988)

On Tue, 09 Mar 2004 15:34:47 +0000, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
snip

He's not sure that his spouse will take to the water all that well, so he's
considering purchasing something used with a cuddy cabin in the 23/26 foot
range, trailerable and he doesn't want to get stuck with a big dollar boat if
the spouse doesn't take to Island trips (Martha's, Vineyard, etc.). Say $5/10 K
"experiment" money.


Is it still "Martha's" Vineyard after she's been convicted of various Crimes
Against Nature? Or is that another Martha?

Lloyd

On Tue, 09 Mar 2004 18:31:42 -0800, "Lloyd Sumpter"
wrote:

On Tue, 09 Mar 2004 15:34:47 +0000, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
snip

He's not sure that his spouse will take to the water all that well, so he's
considering purchasing something used with a cuddy cabin in the 23/26 foot
range, trailerable and he doesn't want to get stuck with a big dollar boat if
the spouse doesn't take to Island trips (Martha's, Vineyard, etc.). Say $5/10 K
"experiment" money.


Is it still "Martha's" Vineyard after she's been convicted of various Crimes
Against Nature? Or is that another Martha?

Somehow I have a problem picturing Martha Stewart starring in a
"Chained Heat" scenario if you get my drift.

~~ snicker ~~

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
-----------
"Do fishermen eat avocados? This is a question
that no one ever thinks to ask."

Russel Chatham, "Dark Waters" (1988)

Hi Tom,

If your friend can find one, A Formula 26 PC is a really nice boat. The 3
foot wide swim platform is just the thing for casting or dragging a big one
aboard. The cabin is FULLY equipped. Carries 40 gallons of freshwater, a 20
gallon holding tank, vac-u-flush system, hot water heater and some have AC&
heat. Sleeps up to 6, but 4 comfortably. You can pick up a 90's for between
20 and 35 K depending on accessories and engine time.

It is worth repowering a run out power plant.

Capt Frank.

BTW
Yes fisherman DO eat avacados. In fact, I grow them in my backyard.


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in
message ...
A friend of mine and I were talking this morning about boats and he
mentioned that his wife wants to get more involved in his boating
activities now that she is retired. He currently owns a 20 foot
Aquasport CC which is pretty much a fishing boat. The Mrs. would like
some amenities beyond a bucket under a blanket if you get my drift.

He's not sure that his spouse will take to the water all that well, so
he's considering purchasing something used with a cuddy cabin in the
23/26 foot range, trailerable and he doesn't want to get stuck with a
big dollar boat if the spouse doesn't take to Island trips (Martha's,
Vineyard, etc.). Say $5/10 K "experiment" money.

I know nothing about that kind of boat, models or types as I have
always owned open boats, mostly center consoles.

Toss me a few ideas as to manufacturers and what not if you will - I
appreciate it.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
-----------
"Do fishermen eat avocados? This is a question
that no one ever thinks to ask."

Russel Chatham, "Dark Waters" (1988)

On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 21:04:48 GMT, "Frank"
wrote:

Hi Tom,

If your friend can find one, A Formula 26 PC is a really nice boat. The 3
foot wide swim platform is just the thing for casting or dragging a big one
aboard. The cabin is FULLY equipped. Carries 40 gallons of freshwater, a 20
gallon holding tank, vac-u-flush system, hot water heater and some have AC&
heat. Sleeps up to 6, but 4 comfortably. You can pick up a 90's for between
20 and 35 K depending on accessories and engine time.

It is worth repowering a run out power plant.

Capt Frank.

BTW
Yes fisherman DO eat avacados. In fact, I grow them in my backyard.

Hey Frank - I just passed that info along. Thanks.

Oh, and FYI - I HATE AVACADOS....... :)

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
-----------
"Do fishermen eat avocados? This is a question
that no one ever thinks to ask."

Russel Chatham, "Dark Waters" (1988)