Since you certainly have a price range you have to go with there is a couple ways you can go. If you can wait, save up the extra money and get a really nice boat. But if you have to have one right away, go with the Outcast. I've owned a couple and used most in the line, it will get you by.

Blackbear's and the DH's are running just about same price as Steelheaders. But steelheader's tubes and frames are about strongest built for price range. But you'll be hardpressed to find a used Steelheader under $900. But with pontoon boats, you get what you pay for. If it's inexpensive, something is shortcutted to make it that cheap (materials usually).

I had an old Pac 9 and a REALLY old fishcat, both worked well. Just I like my boats to act like boats. So I like mine fishable at anchor and able withstand some serious water (when I say fish at anchor I mean stand up and fish).

Good luck
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