Hello,
I posted a question the other day and got some helpful advice. I
figure I'll try again. I am looking to purchase a first boat. I
think what I want is a Fisn-N-Ski and here are the ones I've found.

1995 Stratos 278 Fish & Ski - $8000.00
150 HP Johnson Fast Strike
http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/marine...gi?id=45638-ad
Have been cooresponding with Dealer, they want a weeks notice to take
a test run and Dont have a weekend opening until the weekend of the
8th.

1997 Stratos 282FS - $10,500.. maybe higher, maybe lower
150 HP Evinrude Intruder
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...photohos ting
Little leery about buying a boat off of e-bay. But, it looks to be
pretty nice. Anyone had any experience with a way to "Safely" buy a
boat from e-bay? I sent e-mail to the seller friday morn, but no
reply yet.

1998 Astro 1800FS - $12,500
150 HP Mercury with EFI
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/7/2/63006972.htm
Actually went to see this boat in person. It seems to be in really
good condition. Dealer said that they "Might" be able to pull the
number of hours the engine has been run from the computer in the
engine. Dealer has a very good reputation in the area. Only one who
would give me any sort of guaruntee (30-days). Do 3 years newer, and
a motor with EFI make 4500.00 worth of better?
I looked at NADAguides.com and it seems that the price is maybe a lil
high but not too much. The boat is pretty much immaculate.

Whichever boat I am looking to use it mostly on Lake Murray (50,000
acre) and maybe a little on Lake Marion/Moultrie (150,000 acre). All
Fresh Water. Mostly for fishing, with maybe one or two outings with
friends just to hang out on the lake for the day.

Any input appreciated

Thanks,
Clif Godfrey