Since I'm searching for affordable boat options, it is probably apparent
that I am not of that smith clan, let alone heir to any of any
significant monetary value.

JS

Joseph Stachyra wrote:
Well John Smith: you certainly said a lot, for 8 people and a toilet.
I would say a 21 foot, with a 5 liter v 8 would do, and a $89 port a potti
from wal mart, it can handle 39 uses of number 2, and I don't mean no2
fuel oil, ha ha ha

In regards to your name, I knew a John Christopher Smith, in Ft.
Lauderdale, Fla. he was the Heir to the Chris craft boats. His father
named the boat line after him. John C Smith, died around 1970 basically
from old age.


removable carpet.

We have seen several with snap in carpet on all glass decks. This makes
clean up much easier after fishing, especially if any of the fish bleed

on

the boat. The other issue is this boat has what the manufacturer calls a
"FastTrac" hull. It makes handling great, but wreaks havoc with the

depth

finder at anything over 15 MPH. This can be a problem in some areas of
Tampa Bay with sand bars and tide changes. You have to make sure you are
familiar with the area you're boating in and double check often prior to
jetting around.
"Dan Krueger" wrote in message
arthlink.net...


If you want top of the line...

http://www.cobaltboats.com/model_line/240sd/index.html

Whatever you buy, make sure you have a local dealer who can service the

boat and


engine.

Dan

John Smith wrote:


My wife and kids are bugging me about a boat.

I know nothing of boats and even less about which brands/models are
worth my search time.

I would take my kids tubing and fishing on a nearby freshwater lake.

The

boat needs to be towable with ability to nose onto the beach.

We would need to handle 1-8 guests/crew. Guests/crew would need
refreshments and a bathroom and shade from the sun.

Towing inner tubers and skiiers is the primary use. Fishing is
definitely a likelihood, but a low priority.

Finally, for now, I can't afford the idea let alone an actual purchase!

I know nothing of boston whalers except they have a really cool name

and

the one comment I saw tells me I can't afford a boston whaler.

So, which boats (for a northern california fresh water lake) should I

be

looking into?

Thanks,

JS