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Small Boat Recommendation Needed
Greetings,
I'm in the market for a small, pre-owned, open-fish-style boat to use for tubing, flats fishing, and an occassional run to local islands and waterfront restaurants. For those in the Tampa Bay area, I'd like something capable enough to run out to Egmont Key on calm days, but small enough to put on a pole lift. My initial consideration was the 13 Whaler, but even used, they're as expensive as a 20' boat! My primary criteria is as follows: 1. Small/light enough to put on a pole lift, and no larger than 16' 2. Capable of easily handling 4 adults 3. Reasonably seaworthy 4. Reasonably priced 5. Enough performance to pull a sport tube 6. Center/side console controls (No tiller steer) 7. Fiberglass/composite construction 8. Outboard power (no jet boats) There's 100 or so boat manufacturers that I've never heard of, so I'm assuming I haven't even scratched the surface when it comes to options. Any advice would be most appreciated....... Thanks! |
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