On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 15:18:47 -0700, jaykchan wrote:

I am considering getting a boat for fishing. But I need to keep the
cost down and I need something that is just right for the few persons
that I will take on the boat.


how about this:

http://www.user.dccnet.com/lsumpter/...t_Bimini2s.jpg

In calm lakes, 12ft is plenty for 2+1. I've had that many on my 8-footer
many times, although 12ft adds some moving-around room.

I use the 9.9 to get that boat to where I want to fish, then the trolling
motor once I'm there. I have a Minn Kota Max40T with moves it nicely at a
couple knots. Get the Max (Maximizer), NOT the Endura: the savings in
battery life is worth the extra cost.

Not so for the "sal****er" series: I've had a cheap Endura used
exclusively in salt water and never rinsed off (unless it's raining -
fresh water is precious on a cruising boat!). It's over 5 yrs old and
showing no signs of wear.

BTW: That boat is for sale: $3000CDN. That's an almost-new 2005 Merc
4-stroke on the back. Email me for details.

Lloyd Sumpter
"The Tin Boat" 1975 Mirrocraft 12