Dude, follow my lead, there are PLENTY of nice older boats out there,
you just have'ta find 'em. We did, so can you. I wallowed in the boat
search sites for almost a year until I concluded that most are not
good deals at all.

Our total budget was right around what yours is, and we haven't come
close to it yet, and are cruising, fishing, and having a GREAT time on
Lake Champlain.

Granted, my 9'6" beam would be a problem for a non-professional driver
to take down the road, but it hasn't proved so for us, yet. (It might
later, depending on if I decide to actually permit it!)

Our boat weighs 4500 dry, so it's too much for your Durango, because
you have to add fuel, water, gear, and don't forget the weight of all
the stuff in the Durango, like people!

My point, there are plenty of deals near you, but BE CAREFUL, and by
all means, get a survey.

Here's the link to our gem, a '74 Trojan Sea Raider 25 footer:

www.picturetrail.com/sixbennetts

Donny